Compass High School Reviews

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MUST be self-disciplined and able to multitask as some days are more hectic than others.

Cons

Occasional long days that are mandatory (dances, events)

Cons

Severe lack of structure from the owners and high level administration. They encourage creativity in new system development, however, they will not support the process and then wonder why things are not getting done. Emails are not returned and meetings are often put off indefinitely.

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Unreliable leadership that doesnt support teachers. The two administrators that run the school contradict each others directives and most requests are ignored or forgotten. Emails are never responded to when support is needed. Mostly nice administrators, but they are not leaders . Reactionary versus preventative leadership styles, and a dehumanizing approach to staff and their value despite fake smiles and lip service.

Cons

This flexibility also means there is no structure, however. Administration often comes up with ideas on how to improve things, but then gives the staff little direction in how to actually implement these changes. It is also extremely difficult to contact administration about anything, even important and time-sensitive issues.

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Too many family members employed and not enough caring for students. They only let family members or close friends do the fun out doors stuff with students. The school operators use the schools vehicles for personal use. The students are not really learning anything and they are just reeled in for enrollment numbers. They do not seem to care about the education of these youth. No real certified teachers in school. Programs in catalogs are not really offered.

Cons

Long hours (extracurricular activities make for 16+ hour work days pretty regularly), not enough planning periods, large classes, no time to grade, no substitute teacher so expect to give up your already small amount of planning and lunch times to cover for co-workers, monitoring underage students smoking during breaks in the middle of the school day, shady dealings with 301 payouts.

Cons

Urban school system located in the middle of the city, some students who are unwilling to be motivated or engage themselves positively, tardiness and attendance policies are very lenient

Cons

Very little direction, school is literally a circus each day, students can get away with talking to teachers very disrespectfully and the directors do not reprimand those students at all. The pay is horrible considering you get paid hourly so for all those extra hours you stay after for projects, activities, etc and what not, you do not get paid. School day goes until 5 pm. Directors do not thank you for doing anything extra or acknowledge any favors you do to help out. Most poorly run school if you can even call it a school. Students barely do any work, they don't get homework, etc. As a teacher you are expected to be a guidance counselor to these students too, since the school does not want to hire a psychologist to actually help these students who are going through a troublesome time. It is a shock to me that students who graduate from here even get a HS diploma. This school needs to be restructured. Teachers leave here so fast because administration does not support/help you at all. They really just need bodies since this place is a revolving door with their employees. Most unorganized place; you go in for an interview and you end up waiting 5+ hours on 2-3 different days since they are so all over the place. Biggest waste of time- do not work here. Really is a shame because there are some great kids who deserve all the resources and tools they can to succeed. The bad truly overshadows the good here.

Cons

• Requires a certain level of self discipline and work ethic.