This place is somewhere that break down the self esteem of a child to try to fix them and I use fix…read morein specifically just because if they don't like what you do they send you into a room for however long they want. There is one teacher that says they are registered for their job but clearly doesn't act like it weather it be emotional or verbal abuse and the counselors are no better. They say you are a bad person you have problems you shouldn't be around people and put you down but if they have to talk to your parents they'll talk so good about you to be honest from someone who has been here don't let your kid go here send them to the main campus or some other school at least teachers will be nicer towards you

The first problem I had with Challenge was when I went on the tour and glimpsed these small,…read morecloset-sized rooms (and not a walk in closet) that had a desk and a chair in them with a clock built into the cinderblock walls. The room looked like a pass-through or something, but there were something like 2 in the back of each classroom. I was told that when a child is having a problem, they are asked to go to the backroom and 'reset'. Supposedly, most kids get out in a few minutes. Shortly after my child started at Challenge, she started exhibiting emotional problems. She became very depressed. She had done really well at the school she'd just left - she never had behavioral problems or emotional problems and her grades were extremely good. The "challenge" at Challenge High School must be how to figure out why your kid was put in a back room for an extended amount of time ( and I mean over 1 hour) because another student handed her a pencil she'd dropped. It's also hard to puzzle out how she could do her work, when a teacher asked her why she wasn't working, since she'd dropped her pencil and no student was allowed to give it back and she only had the one pencil. I also have trouble comprehending why they expected her to be happy to be going to one of those claustrophobic rooms or how they expect those kids not to view those rooms as punishment. Eventually I told them that I didn't want the rooms used. They said ok but that if she misbehaved, she'd have to go to the vice principal's office in the main campus. I said fine, then she can learn the consequences of her behavior. My daughter then reported that she liked dealing with the vice principal far more than the Challenge staff. She said that the vice principals were logical and respectful, whereas she'd experienced sarcasm, eye rolling, and some other disrespectful things from the staff at Challenge. How on earth is a child to give respect when the child isn't getting respect? Are they to simply smile and have no feelings? I told my kid she'd have to work within the system - she'd have to stay calm and keep her emotions in check if she wanted things to change. So I'm not "that parent". I'm not a parent who thinks their kid can do no wrong. Oh heck no. She can definitely be wrong And she was wrong. It's not ever acceptable to even raise your voice to a teacher or to talk back. Ever. She received consequences at home for the behaviors that her teachers reported to me. But here's the thing - children aren't always wrong, and teachers aren't always right. When you tell your kid that if she wants your help, she'll have to bring you facts - times, names, places, documented as they happen, on paper, and then she does, and the school has no response other than 'I don't believe that's how it happened," you would question the school too. And this became very evident when a teacher wrote that my child had screamed at her. But when I asked her what that looked like exactly, she told me that my child had raised her voice (which is not at all, ever, acceptable, and which she received consequences for at home, to back up the teachers). This same teacher also took a picture of me at the meeting and then smiled and giggled as she did something with the picture on her phone. I can only imagine what was going on there. Whatever it was, it sure wasn't professional. And I'm sorry, but why on earth is an education professional bringing her personal mobile phone with her to a meeting of this nature? How is that appropriate? I would expect that from an adolescent. Not a teacher with over a decade of experience. Because burnt out teachers and children with behavioral issues do. not. mix. Ever. And I'm sorry if they're stressed or they don't have the resources they need. But that is Placer County's problem, not mine. It's my job to advocate for my child, but fairly. So, no, I don't at all recommend this school to anyone unless you have no other choice. I think that their behavior modification programs can work for some children, but they should examine and evaluate the staff for burn-out. Because burnt out staff and behaviorally challenged kids do. not. mix. Ever. Avoid Challenge High School if you can.

My daughter goes here and has been bullied by students for her clothes, I told the school and they…read moresaid they would do something. I took my daughter shopping for new clothes and, to find out that the school didn't do anything! I call back and they said they'll talk to the students and they don't! I took matters into my own hands and talked to their parents. My daughter no longer faces those problems, but I should not have to do that.

This school is very disappointing, I feel so disrespected. First they served my children disgusting…read moreand gross lunch. Then they get mad at my daughter for not having a glue stick. Lastly her teacher shamed her clothes and said they were "revealing".

Excellent school. Teachers are cool. Way better than west park or roseville high school.read more

this schoole is the best thing sing nign ting ever i love this schoole when i first cam here i…read morescreamed ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

So far I am on my 3rd kid going to RHS and over the past 8+ years of attending numerous events I…read morehave really no complaints. I think this overall school gets a bad wrap because of its location and age, but for me that character is what makes it unique. I honestly feel that this school is very kid/family oriented and I know several parents from other schools feel the same way. Just as an example sporting events and pretty much all but especially football and basketball you will find pretty much a packed house. In a lot of cases their kids don't even play the sport, but it's much more about supporting the event or a friend/family playing. I know this happens at other schools as well but nothing that I have felt. Another example is how many people travel all over the surrounding areas to attend these same sporting events. I have been at an away game where RHS has more people attending than the opponent. That to me shows awesome school spirit, support and Tiger Pride! Everyone always asks me about this school and what it's like and again because of its wrap. I always have the same answer. It's what you put into it. All of my kids have excelled from here with one just graduating Sac State and another still attending. All of them have gotten involved in various activities like soccer, cheer, Avid and yearbook. This is the key to me to your success not only here but in life. You have to add value and not just be a taker. At some point when you just take eventually the tank runs out and you blame other things or circumstances and not the person in the mirror. Last point...have every single teacher been 100% and do I agree with everything about their teaching methods? No and again this is also a part of life. You are not going to see eye to eye with everyone, but overall for the most part everyone working here is committed to your kids and the school counselors are terrific. So I can say for my kids and myself "Once a Tiger always a Tiger"....

my oldest son plays football here! great place great teachers. i reconmend this place for all…read morefamiles looking to enroll there kids!

We have had a fantastic experience at Merryhill School. The staff is incredibly kind, supportive,…read moreand truly family-oriented. They work closely with parents and make you feel like a valued partner in your child's education, always focused on helping each child succeed. Academically, the school is strong and well-rounded, with excellent programs in language, art, computers, and robotics that keep learning engaging and meaningful. The leadership is outstanding--Mrs. Duke, the director, is approachable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, caring, and runs the school with professionalism and heart. Ms. Meek, the kindergarten teacher, is also wonderful. She is patient, dedicated, and creates a nurturing classroom while maintaining high expectations. Merryhill truly feels like a community, and we highly recommend it.

Our son loves Coach Dave and wishes PE was every day of the week for TK! He always comes home…read moresaying how much he loves school and when they recently were closed on a Friday & Monday for staff development and parent teacher conferences, our son said he misses his teacher and wanted to go to school instead of have a 4 day weekend. So thankful that he loves his school, class and teachers so much. He also is learning a lot in Spanish class and comes home singing Spanish songs. Merryhill is a great environment!

I guess the school with 49% math proficiency and 63% reading proficiency didn't have the capacity…read moreto hire an RN with a better people skills.

If I could give this school a 0 out of 5 I would without hesitation. This school was not diverse…read moreand showed ZERO respect to students of diverse backgrounds. Bullying also doesn't get dealt with or taken care of. Parents got involved, complained to the office and told them about the bullying that got out of control for the two years the student attended the school and all they did was ask for a written report of what happened and thats it. The student got terrorized with racial slurs and rude remarks because of her appearance. Since when was curly hair a reason to get ketchup thrown in your hair? This is an experience of many poorly treated students who have attended this school throughout the years... and I was one of them.

Bad, so bad. Never come. So bad communication with parents and children. I took my child away from…read morehere.

I wasn't even supposed to be at this school. Instead ending up here due to me being in this…read moredistrict and having too poor of grades to change back to antelope. Though, this curse was the best thing to happen to me, I met a ton of new friends, dozens and dozens of insightful teachers who will nearly always help you, especially the MCA teachers! Though, some of the worst is a bit tedious like with MCA; but it's nothing too difficult to overcome.. I saw a review here about this school not setting up people for the real world... You have to take Finance and economics to graduate, unless it's changed by the time of me writing this. Otherwise this is a great social school, the new freshmen and such are a little weird and crazy, but they'll tone down and be normal. We have a good amount of mixing between grade levels so it's not just seniors and juniors keeping to themselves, but they go and talk and work with each other. I'll have to guess these reviewers are ones who never try to email their teacher, or talk with them, or anything -- schools great!

I really good school and they learn a lot from there i recommend going there if you live in the arearead more

Excellent Staff here. Very friendly and they actually care about how the children's academics…read more Highly reccomend. I currently have a son that attends school over here and he wakes up early in the morning to get ready since he loves going to school here.

Great school daughter great band teacher and events ,honors math honor roll sports she has played…read moreFootball, Basketball,great teachers and staff fun events dances

This is a terrible school. I am personally a student here. There are extremely passive, aggressive,…read moreteachers students yelling out the N-word. Every five minutes slur is being yelled out. Kids are swearing all of these things that I believe students should not be doing. Avoid sending your students here. I am an eighth grader. I've been here for two years and I did not recommend the school at all in two years it has been about 15 fights.

I enjoyed my time here. The teachers were amazing and set me up for success in college: I graduated…read morewith my master's with a 4.0 GPA. I also loved the waterpolo and swim program when I was there as well.

2 weeks into this school my daughter was targeted and bullied. Instead of taking it up with the…read moreschool we switched schools. This school is just going down hill. Wouldn't recommend.