Churchland High School

Posted: September 14, 2024

My second child is a senior at this school. It has deteriorated between the years my daughters have attended. Many teachers are not fully accredited. Some hardly attend class themselves or leave before the school year is finished. We had a case of severe bulky ng against my daughter. Including cyberbullying that was against VA state code. Hardly anything was done. The bully didn't even have to take the inappropriate picture on his school account after he signed a no contact form that state there was to be no electronic contact. Aon told my daughter she wasn't allowed to report "every little thing" h did and she only felt this way b caus she is female. Fast forward to the day when this kid chased my daughter and her friend of the school parking lot attempting to rear end her and th n chased them through half of the city. Only then did the picture come down and school.admon take notice. Still allowed the kid to have his car on campus.

Posted: September 14, 2024

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Posted: October 13, 2017

This school is a decent school. Yes, it has its difference in students and teachers but everyone has a job to do in the school and the student job is to get their education and the teacher's job is to give them the curriculum that was giving to them in their lesson plans to teach the students what they need to know to succeed.

Posted: October 13, 2017

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Posted: March 11, 2016

It is the Performing Arts Magnet school for Portsmouth yet the lights in the auditorium mostly all burnt out (actually 6 bulbs out of about 50 are actually working) and it is too dark to see your children perform. My child had to take her PSAT exam in this auditorium in an uncomfortable chair (not a desk!) in the darkness. Unbelievable considering the taxes in this city!!

Posted: March 11, 2016

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Posted: March 3, 2015

The school is great. My kids feel safe, cared for, and well educated. The teachers work hard and so does the principal.

Posted: December 31, 2013

I recently graduated from churchland high school. Most of my classes were out of control and I felt like the students had more control than some of the teachers. I did not feel this was fair to the students that were actually working hard in the class rooms. I rarely went to the cafeteria because the kids were wild. I graduated a year early with straight A's and was supposed to wear Honors regalia but the graduation counselor did not bring it. The guidance department did not help me with scholarships and spelled my name wrong when announcing my name at graduation and on my diploma.i felt churchland high school was only focused on helping the students that were skipping school and causing trouble. Though my experience at this high school was not very pleasant, I will never forget their amazing music department. Mr . Warren, the band director, is an amazing teacher. He had complete control of the classroom and the students united like a family. If your child is about to go to this school, I highly recommend you start them up in either the music magnent or the art magnet.

Posted: November 18, 2013

I have one son who graduated from Churchland in 2011. My third son is currently a freshman there. We have had a wonderful experience. My husband is an alumnus and teacher in the building. We are very pleaseed with Dr. Bechtol and appreciate her hard work and strong leadership ethic. Many people have the wrong perception of this high school.

Posted: October 26, 2013

Both of my children attended Churchland High School. My oldest graduated with honors and my youngest will be graduating this year with honors as well. Dr Bechtol runs a tight ship and has done a tremendous job with this school. My children have had wonderful teachers that were more than willing to stay after school if they needed extra help. That's one of the things I have loved about this school. The help is there if a parent is involved in their child's education and asks for the extra help. The teachers are willing. CHS also offers a good variety of sports. My children were on the swim and the cross country teams. Overall I am please with the education my children received at Churchland High School and would even go as far as saying it is one of the best high schools in the area.

Posted: August 21, 2013

This school I great! Our orientation is tomorrow and I'm ready for school to start again!

Posted: July 8, 2010

As a 33 year veteran teacher, I can say that Churchland is one of the best. The administration and staff work hard to allow educators to do what they do best - Teach! Yes, there are problems; all schools have problems. We are not a school of perfect students, perfect teachers, perfect administrators and perfect support staff. However, we are always striving toward that goal.

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