this school is UTTERLY not the best. No joke the kids at school are SOOO mean coming from a student…read morewho goes here. The principals dont do anything really like their punishments are really bad, There was a kid who quite LITERALLY got hatecrimed and that could get you expelled in some places, and yeah the kid got a suspension and had to deal with paying for new recourses for the kid who had that happened to, but a TEACHER had to set that up not the principal. Another example, in 2025 there was this kid who would GROPE other kids specifically girls butts and sometimes BOOBS and he got let off with a warning. Se kids even bring weapons to school. The only reason why my review isnt FULLY a one star review is cause the teachers are nice. Ms May, she's a junior high teacher is the sweetest person ever, Ms Jay is pretty cool too, same with Ms Wallace, Ms Irvine, Mr Arsenault, Mr Lazarick, Mr Mclofflin basically everyone up in junior high is super friendly. but I wouldn't recommend going here PERSONALLY, but come at your own risk. Coming from a student.

This school was absolutely horrible. Finch was genuinely so bad that school girls were being…read moretouched by other boys and when reported they wouldn't get in any trouble, students would report bullying and not much would happen about it. The staff is so rude, I dreaded going to school everyday because of the teachers and administrators, I'd have an overwhelming pit in my stomach every morning, this school seriously needs to get checked out, the bullying I had to endure was ridiculous and when I'd finally bring it up they would shrug me off. This school is not safe too people would bring drugs and weapons like cans all the time so if you're thinking about putting your kid in this school, don't!!!

After my daughter completed her first year at Leo Nickerson, I couldn't be any happier!…read more Every dream and hope was exceeded from the open door policy to the availability of the principal, Mr. Jones, for a quick chat. The family events they put on from Get to know your school BBQ to family pumpkin carving night to family school dances DJ'd by the awesome Phys Ed teacher, Mr. Wilson, we just couldn't have felt more welcomed! I'm so very excited to see what the future will hold at Leo Nickerson! Congratulations on 50 years & here's to 50 more!

We switched schools 2 years ago and did not know what to expect…read more We have 2 children enrolled and are very, very happy with the move. It was nerve wracking not knowing what it would be like. The teachers the kids have had are amazing and go above and beyond. The VP and Principal have been very transparent and honest when asking questions. I am very impressed at how well the faculty work together. You can tell that the teachers are happy, it really comes across in the communication to parents and the activities they put on to involve the parents with their children. I especially enjoyed Family Math Night. I now participate in the parent council and help out where I can (I work FT so don't have a lot of time). I am very happy with the Leader In Me practice they have adopted and love that the kids are encouraged to start and participate in their own clubs. Now having 2 years in this school, I can confidentially say this school faculty and staff are amazing. We are very happy here.

This school has gone down hill in the last 3 years in terms of discipline. They have gone…read more"Militant" as one parent put it. Kids can not be kids in this school. They do not focus on the positive just on the negative and the main focus of the school is to send kids to the office for every little thing from standing up at lunch hour to talking, to rolling your eyes, to doing absolutely nothing wrong. Their main focus in this school is not to nuture your self esteem, it is not to bring the best out in our children, and it is not to come up with positive solutions. They hire people (parents-who have absolutely no training) to help out with our children during recess and lunch hours and these people have absolutely no training when it comes to chilren's behaviours. These same people also lack patience. This school likes to think that they are doing but they are not. The prinicpal is very hard to work with, she can not understand things from the child's point of view. I have actually heard her yell at a child when he was trying to explain his situation. She thinks she is right and no one can change her mind. Parents can not deal with her either-many have said she is impossible-this school does not have a positive atmosphere-they focus on the negative and discipline-do not send your child here. i have pulled my girls out because of this-the kids in this school are hating school, the teachers are negative and they do not work well with the child. There are a few individual teachers that really do enjoy working with children but the ones that have been there for a very long time-it is time they move on a now they have absolutely no patience. The music teacher did not even teach music???? the majority of the kids spends time in the "think tank" as all the kids know the detention room-the principal does not say the kids do not get punished.....but yet they get kicked out for the dumbest things-they have a Zero tollerance policy for any "misbehaviour" but this school deserves a Zero for the way they treat our children. If you are considering this school-please talk to as many parent s as you can-Ms. Busby will smile and make it look like a great school-but the minute you need to actually talk to her-she will not budge and she is a very rude woman and very difficult to work with. As a principal it would be nice to have someone to work with and who is willing to work with your child when situations arise. DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILD IN THIS SCHOOL UNLESS IT REALLY IS YOUR LAST RESORT!!!!!!!!!

I'm a 2020 graduate from Shep, and this is the best high school I've ever been to in Edmonton. I've…read moremet so many friendly and helpful teachers and staff in this school and a nice atmosphere too.

We're allowed to review our own high schools right? I mean, you can't really give a school a rating…read moreunless you've been there. And I promise to keep as objective as possible. Overall, I don't think I regret spending my "good years" at Shep, even if a lot of my friends went to other high schools on the north side of town. While it wasn't the same without peers I really knew, Shep still had its good qualities. They have an amazing department of staff who really know their stuff. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is available here, full and partial, along with one of the best drama and music school programs in the city. Of course, it wasn't just all about the arts; Shep has a kick-ass football and basketball team too. As a result, it's a very competitive school. I think it's always in silent rivalry with Archbishop and Old Strathcona. The school has two floors, with a library and study space on each level. Cafeteria space is limited but serves decent lunch surprises, if my memory hasn't faded completely. The school gym is also equipped with a full-fledged fitness centre for students, to ensure physical health in addition to mental and intelluctual stimulation. Shep also has a great location, right in between the Woodcroft and Westmount areas. The Westmount shopping centre (notice I didn't say mall) is across the street, and the bus terminal is right outside the school parking lot. The Woodcroft library is just across the football field, and the school is also conveniently located beside the Peter Hemingway pool and fitness centre, and Coronation Park. After all, it's all about location, location, location. So I'm proud to say that Shep was my high school. The IB program really helped me prepare for university, as it got me into my study habits early. I still remember some of my teachers here, from time to time. They're the teachers who really stand out in my memory, and who I believe helped make a difference in my life. Thanks for the memories, Ross Shep!

they have zero tolerence policy to take your phone but the teachers are probably above averageread more

unjust punching system an example is If there are three students in an argument and two students…read morefight with one student the one student isn't punished and the other two are and that single students behaviour continues as they fight more and walk away with no consequences this has been a constant issue this year and I am extremely disappointed and pray that teachers can end this bickering that is currently happening in seventh grade especially people need to take action and stop the problem at the source.

This one of the advanced schools in Edmonton. They put students' interest ahead of everything…read more Hopefully one day they will work on the parking lot to make it a safer one.

Okay school I have fun wait wait one day at school I seen kaka in the toilet ha ha ha ha ha ha…read morehaaaaa