Student Feedback on School Experience

Overall experience is mixed, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5.
Many students rate their experience as a 4, indicating a generally positive but not exceptional experience.
Some students feel represented in the curriculum, while others do not.
Experiences vary widely depending on the subject and teacher.

5: 10 students (21.28%)
4: 22 students (46.81%)
3: 10 students (21.28%)
2: 2 students (4.26%)
1: 3 students (6.38%)

Curriculum Representation: Many students feel represented in subjects like Gym, English, History, and Law. Conversely, many feel underrepresented in Math, Science, and French.
Identity Representation: Some students feel their identities and experiences are represented within the school community, while others do not. Several students mentioned that their teachers don't know them beyond grades or class participation.
Cultural Representation: Strong desire for more cultural weeks or heritage months to represent diverse student backgrounds.

Supportive Teachers: Many students appreciate teachers who are kind, helpful, and relatable.
Community: Several students value the sense of community and the ability to make friends.
Extracurriculars: Clubs and sports are highlighted as positive aspects of the school experience. Students enjoy activities and events.
Engaging Activities: Students appreciate interactive and engaging classroom activities such as science labs, group projects, Kahoots, and drama games.
Personal Connections: Teachers who check in with students, listen to their ideas, and have meaningful conversations are highly valued.

Teacher Issues: Some students report rude, condescending, or unsupportive teachers. Some feel that teachers show favoritism or are unwilling to understand different learning paces.
Workload: The volume of homework and the transition from middle school are challenging for some students.
Political Bias: Several students mentioned teachers expressing political opinions inappropriately.
Lack of Inclusivity: Muslim students, in particular, report feeling unsafe, overlooked, and subject to bias. Concerns were raised about religious accommodations and representation.
Racial Bias: Multiple students mentioned experiencing racial bias, prejudice, and microaggressions from both students and teachers.
Infrastructure: Some students noted that the school equipment and infrastructure are outdated.
Awkwardness in discussions about race and ethnicity: Some students feel uncomfortable when topics of ethnic races are brought up during history classes especially when teachers are not educated on the subject.

Teacher Training: More training for teachers on inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and creating a supportive classroom environment.
Curriculum Changes: Incorporating more diverse literature and historical perspectives.
Hands-On Learning: More hands-on activities, experiments, and group work.
Mental Health Support: Increased support for student mental health, possibly through CYWs (Child and Youth Workers).
Classroom Environment: Creating a more comfortable and flexible classroom setup, possibly with couches or designated quiet areas.
Addressing Bias: Mandatory workshops on Islamophobia and other forms of bias.
Infrastructure Improvements: Upgrading classroom technology and providing more charging ports for devices.
More Prayer Space: The school needs more prayer space for Muslim students.