South Walton High A School

[beachmouse]

Statistics show that the highest rates of student drug use show up in rural schools, where they're even higher than you would find in inner cities. I'd guess that a lot of it has to do with a lack of other entertainment options for teens near where they live.

But in the end, you've got to trust that you've raised your kid to do the right thing and to take care of themself. A good kid will stay out of trouble just about anywhere. A kid that goes looking for trouble will find it sooner or later.

Coworker has a son at FWBHS. It's got problems like any other school will have, but they are extremely Zero Tolerance about bringing drugs to school to the point where you'll get in trouble for a Midol. (like it isn't hard enough being a 14 year old girl as it is, but I digress)

I'd say go visit South Walton HS, Fort Walton HS, Niceville HS, and the OW Charter HS when they've got open house sorts of events to get a feel for the different options you've got. Then hit a couple high school basketball games to get a feel for how the student bodies behave when they're at play.

 

[ShallowsNole]

Wesley will be at SoWal High alongside Will...and I wouldn't have him anywhere else.

ALL high schools have druggies. ALL high school kids face the temptations of drugs, alcohol, sex with young hotties, etc. And you'd be surprised (maybe not) at the numbers of PARENTS of Wesley's colleagues who are active drug users.

And I'll bet the farm that a student attending FWBHS, or Niceville, or Arnold, and I know for a FACT Freeport, has just as much, if not more, access to drugs as they do at SWHS. This is why you have to go to the school. Make yourself known. Have your child's friends over. Meet their parents.

My cousin, an elementary school teacher in Gadsden County (just west of Tallahassee), faced with the prospect of her children attending Gadsden County public schools, put both of her kids through the private school. The boy experimented with every drug known to man. The girl gave birth in 11th grade.

Heck, another cousin's son, who is an 8th grader at Seaside, stole a truck and went to Panama City a few weeks ago. :shock:

I didn't mean to rant, but the point is it's not any worse at South Walton than it is anywhere else. As long as the curriculum is good and the teachers are dedicated, it is as good a place to face the pressures of high school life as anywhere.

 

[Hollibird]

Thanks, I will definitely make a few visits!

 

[olive]

Is there a website that shows all of the school ratings for South Walton? I have a client who is thinking of moving here full-time and I am looking for a site with concise info on our schools to send to him.

 

[supermom262]

Is there a website that shows all of the school ratings for South Walton? I have a client who is thinking of moving here full-time and I am looking for a site with concise info on our schools to send to him.

www.walton.k12.fl.us

I haven't been able to open on my computer for some reason. See if it works on yours!

 

[beachmouse]

State school grades website is:

http://www.firn.edu/doe/schoolgrades/

 

[30A Skunkape]

Any truth to the rumour they are dumping the tired old 'seahawk' mascot in favor of the fresh and frightening 'skunkape' nickname? South Walton Skunkapes...I really like that!:clap_1:

 

[Jdarg]

Any truth to the rumour they are dumping the tired old 'seahawk' mascot in favor of the fresh and frightening 'skunkape' nickname? South Walton Skunkapes...I really like that!:clap_1:

You know Will would vote in favor of your idea. Maybe y'all should come up with a few t-shirt ideas.:roll:

 

[30A Skunkape]

You know Will would vote in favor of your idea. Maybe y'all should come up with a few t-shirt ideas.:roll:

I am not sure if the user agreement I agreed to many moons ago surrendered intellectual and creative rights to Kurt. Will have to clarify that with him.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Skunky, you need to go ahead and sign up to be the SoWal Skunape's Team Doctor.