École secondaire Jack James - Calgary, Alberta

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The Pros= First off I really like the Layout of this school as it's quit easy to navigate. Not Only that but also there's someting about it that kind of gives this University or Collage Vibe to it especially the Center Piece with the plants. Next I just Loved how to the best to my own personal Knowledge that Most Not All but Most Teachers where actually Quit Nice. I'll Mention the ones that aren't in my Cons section. Anyways my Favorite Teacher that I had was the Computer Teacher. And it isn't just the teachers that I Liked but I also found that My Consular was also Really Nice. In Fact she was the one that Taught me all about the 'Glass Being Either Half Full Or Half Empty' because before it I've heard of it, but just didn't used it very much until she taught it to me. In fact she was the only Staff Member that came to my aid on those days that I got Bullied. Which in turn made me feel like some one actually cared.

Then moving on to lunch I'm not sure they still do it but what I really Appreciate was the fact that you could go to, one of the rooms to watch a movie while you're having your lunch. And not some unknown Movie that No One has heard of either but a AAA Movie that just came out of the theaters. Such as when I was there they showed The Fast And The Furious. The Matrix, and X-Men (2000) just to name a few. And not only that but you could also write down your name and insert it in to a box for a draw, that happens at the end of Each Semester (I Think?). And for a Loser like me the Movie was more than enough the draw was was just the Cherry On Top. Then there where quit a few not a lot but a few students that I actually got along with I wouldn't call us friends but still..... I know I just called myself a Loser before despite actually getting along with a few of my Peers I still got Bullied at Large and while we're on the subject I was Still a Loner for most of the time. Again while I was going there I Really Loved the little Agenda Booklets that they gave us especially the Cover. I Still have them all in a Shoe Box some where.

And I also Genially Most of my classes including the Shops. And on a few of a side notes the first is where I Learned a card game that I have a love/hate for 'Free Cell Solitaire'. The second thing is this was the only school that I was able to get a Jail Free Card for Gym due to my Physical Limitations for four years there. And the last thing is that I it's where I've learned what the Eminem son \lose Your Self means, via a teacher. Then I really loved how they always Kept the Door leading to the Roof Locked in Parctulare on those 'Dark Days' for me. As to insure that some like me don't jump. I also found it at large the school itself was really clean and Sanitized all four years that I was there. Then I kind of like the Bus Pass Program that they have. And that should do it for the Pros for now unless I'm forgetting anything else.

The Cons= On the Opposite I had quit a few Not So Nice Teachers there's this one in particular. He was one of my Social Study's Teacher one day while I was in class I needed his help as I couldn't seem to find the answer. In The Chapter that we where on. And when I got up and asked for help he basically Shrugged his Shoulders and told me that I was on my own. And yet I've seen a bunch of my peers did the same thing countless of times and yet he helped them every time. And the sad thing is unknown to me to me I had him for Art Class to which I was the only one that wasn't partnered up when we had to for a photography project. What is his deal? Then there's the times where I was Bullied in Shop Class non of the teachers in the respective Shop Class did anything about it as in the students where not punished. And that should do if for the Cons for now unless I'm forgetting anything else.

Final Thoughts= Should you Send your Teens Hare in short Yes especially if you're with in busing distance.

lina

LMAO i don’t go here but i remember when there was a shooting threat sent to this school, i lived so close by it was scary

Mary B.

We have appointed a private Spanish teacher named Andres Cuartas Restrepo to teach Spanish 4 years ago. He has committed and agreed the following terms during our initial "face-to-face" parents meeting on Day 1:

1) To find a backup / substitute Spanish teacher during his emergency leave and vacation.

2) He has agreed there will be no vacation during the school year (from September to June). He has also agreed to take vacation during the school holiday.

3) On top of the above, he was taking emergency leave without any notice. The scheduled class was missed and cancelled. Nobody was picking up the call when we were calling.

4) Slow response, lack of passion and short-term memory.

5) Disorganized.

6) Teaching without camera open during online teaching.

However at the end, none of the above agreed item (#1 and #2) has been happened during the course of teaching starting in year 3. We feel disappointing on this Spanish teacher for his less responsibility and dishonest towards his work ethics.

Myles W.

The students? Definitely wack. The teachers? They're alright. The guidance counselors? Amazing. helped me a ton, they were compassionate and kind, and helped me in my darkest days.

David A.

not the nest school i’ve ever been too, i think the best thing of this school was MS.Blake she really is a miracle worker and deserves much much much more credit than she gets. But i do know if one teacher is mad at you the whole staff management team dislikes you for the rest of the week, but their union its normal, however MR.Boreman ruined my last 2 weeks almost causing me to fail because he couldn’t stop to actually be a teacher and hear both sides of a issue, get on his bad side and there goes your respect. He is the biggest flaw other than that anything goes bad or wrong the principles handle quite well but this wasn’t my best school to say the least.

Kathey B.

Stopped in to give my nephew lunch money saw a young fellow in the parking lot who said he had just gone through the main doors .I went through the doors and took a look around the corner hoping to catch and surprise him when this woman appeared and was nasty and started giving me a tongue lashing of how I need to stop in the office. Really a smile and a can I help you would have been far more professional and I’m not one of your students I don’t need your tongue lashing. Honestly you should not work around people and learn some manners. Shame on you

Aria P.

I graduated at Jack James High several years ago. It's a school that I'll never forget and I still goes back to visit my awesome and cool teachers. There are fun, happy and sad memories. Thank you Jack James for teaching and helping/supporting me in many ways. I'm grateful for being able to attend this school. If you are a hard-working and kind student like me, then believe me you will have great memories here as well (just kidding) (:

reaper M.

I love this program, i transfered here from QEHS and so far i've been alot more emotionally stable, this school is more hands on, frendlier community, and alot better class times! Im not stressed while working and the teachers are cooperative, if you're thinking about sending your child here... Do it!!