Columbia Heights Education Campus

Posted: August 23, 2020

The school can do some work but they are doing the right thing, they are giving kids a future to succeed, Keep it up.

Posted: February 15, 2020

I graduated from Bell in 2014 and loved my high school experience. The counselors were amazing, always giving me new scholarships to apply to. The teachers were amazing stayed after school and offered Saturday classes for students to prepare to take AP exams. The capstone class prepared me for the types of research papers I would have to do once I got into college. I also had the privilege to present my senior project at Bloomberg in Washington DC. Bell prepared me well and I can honestly say I loved being in a multicultural setting because I was able to gain perspective on different cultures. Thanks to the study methods and rigorous classes I took at Bell I am now on my way to Medical school. Thank you Bell!

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Posted: February 13, 2020

I would have to say that as a parent what I have seen this school year is truly appalling. The MS administration is definitely not capable of handling the amount of kids in the middle school. The classrooms are crowded and it is difficult for students to get individual help if needed.
My child has complained various times of how dirty the facilities are and I have seen them for myself during teacher parent conferences. It smells and looks like it has not been cleaned.
While waiting to speak to an administrator students are running around the hallway, in the main office and disrespectful to staff as well as parents. Yet admin do not address that even when they see it. The School is supposed to be released at 4:15 pm M-Th, I wait for my child outside the school building and have noticed students are dismissed at 3:45- 4:00 pm at the latest.
My child has always had strong academic scores, however she states that her classmates make it difficult to concentrate. I have come and sat in a class with her and understand her frustration. What I have observed is the lack of disciplinary actions for the students who misbehave, disrupt class and are disrespectful. CHEC is definitely not what it used to be, it is unfortunate but I don't think CHEC is the best school for my child and will be transferring her upon the completion of the school year.

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Posted: October 9, 2018

I graduated in 2011, and I’m now studying to become a PE teacher there. I have a great relationship with the teachers, students, (hopefully in the future with parents), and administrative staff here. When I first started the school in grade 6, I didn’t know a single word in English and only spoke French. The principal took care of me, made sure that I was helped and assisted with learning English first before I was ready to attack on the rigorous courses that High School has to offer. She put me in classes with teachers who knew French and she ensured that I learned the English language. As time went by, my relationships with the teachers there grew and I can truly say that they all liked me and I liked them also (well most of them, NOT all). And I made some friends once I knew English and spoke and wrote it proficiently. I played football, soccer, wrestling, and other extra curricular activities after school. The courses taught there are tough but they really prepare you for college. CHEC is also one of the best public schools in DC. The building was new when I went there 10 years ago and I believe that it’s still clean and nice. There’s little to no gang activity or violence in the school or within the campus area. If I lived near the area, I would definitely allow my daughter to attend this school.

Posted: December 14, 2015

Academically the school is rigorous and does prepare you well for college however, being that I am a concerned parent I have observed how certain staff individuals in higher positions act arrogant with both parents and other staff members. I am appalled by how a school who ensures equality to all does not take the same stance with its staff members and parents. The fact of the matter is that without the parents, fenomenal office staff and wonderful educators the school would not be where it is.

Posted: August 20, 2013

i'mm a student at Bell and the only thing i can say is I LOVE IT!!

Posted: May 15, 2013

I am a Junior at BELL MULTICULTURAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (C.H.E.C) CLASS OF 2014. The principal MS. T one of the strong principal who stick to her philosophic views how a SCHOOL should be run and how student should be taught. This school has taught me to take a rigorous path that will challenge you to work hard in the future. I like how the school pushes you to take at least 2 AP college board classes and how they make you take capstone to prepare you for college and work one on one with you on essay and how they offer early college to student to get the credits for college. Another thing i like is the college career center where they help you prepare for your career that you want to study and they really stick to that. If parent are considering this school for your child. I really would say do it. The asst. principals are really helpful they can answer your question 9 of 10 times. The counselors try their best to get you to go to college if not a four year at least a community college. And the teachers are really nice and sticks to there subject areas. if people ask I will say security is always present and personally feel safe a C.H.E.C. I will say its a COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Posted: January 28, 2013

I am currently a student at bell, and I've met some of the best staff on this planet. Bell legitimately cares about where it's students will head after high-school and hold you to nothing short of your best. With great scholarship opportunities, and a warm and friendly diverse community, Columbia Heights Educational Campus truly proves to be a great high school. Those with negative divergent views on Bell's curriculum were obviously not up to their high standards. @ CHEC Class of 2013, the greatest class on the face of the planet.

Posted: May 16, 2011

I am a former student of Bell Multicultural High School. I completed my freshman year and half of my sophomore year there until I was transferred to School Without Walls, a much better school. Anyways, back to the point, Bell is a school where grades and test scores are the most important thing. Forget about how a student feels about anything, they do not care. The only thing the staff cares about at Bell is its reputation. They treat all their students like little kids and give them little to no say in anything that goes on in school. I feel as if schools should have a family environment where everyone is free to voice their opinions if it means bettering the school, but no at Bell students are nothing more than teenagers that have to listen to the adults and do exactly what they say if not you will be put out and that's the end of it. Overall, I think Bell is a reputation hungry, close-minded, degrading school.