Helix Charter High School

I went to school there from 1997 – 2001 when it was called just Helix High School without the Charter involved in its name.
As a student at Helix, I was a mix between slacker and working REALLY hard when I felt like it.
I played football at Helix (JV in 1998 and Varsity in 2000) as something to pass the time and to get a closer look at how Helix’s tradition rich football program was run.
Helix back when I went there and now, is strictly a school for people who either care about going to college, are nerds, want to get ahead in life after high school, or if you want to participate in winning sports programs.
When I went to Helix all I cared about was analyzing football and taking care of my classroom assignments.
At Helix, I didn’t give a shit about popularity or fitting in (still don’t at the age of 32) or really going to college. I just knew back then I wanted to be involved in football somehow as a scout, broadcaster, or journalist.
The main element of life that Helix gave me was the fact that if you want to achieve academic excellence you have to work your butt off.
Helix has no place for bad, average, or don’t give a shit students. If you fall into the category of those types of students you better go elsewhere or get some tutors.
Parents (not my mom because she left it up to me to decide where I wanted to go to high school) that have sent their kids to Helix since the year I got there, make the mistake of thinking that their kid is going to embrace a competitive academic environment or that the school will fix their kids academic deficiencies, but it doesn’t work that way.
Helix is NOT for everyone, especially if you don’t like school or are not particularly fond of homework and a whole bunch of busy work.
I didn’t graduate from Helix and I don’t EVER lose sleep over it because it wasn’t meant to be; plus I had other things going on in my life that needed my attention WAY more than a high school diploma.
I’m a living breathing testament that you don’t need to have a high school diploma or GED if you REALLY push yourself hard in life (my broadcast-​journalism career) and in college like I did.
I’m also in the midst of writing two books on high school and pro football (500 pages each).
I did get my AA degree in Journalism from Los Angeles Valley College and now I’m going to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree from either a Nevada or Texas university.
So in conclusion, Helix did give me some tools to get on with my life post high school.
But I REALLY know that I was one of those type of teenagers who didn’t need Helix High School or any high school for that matter to get to college or be a success in life.

1. Entire math department needs to get pink slipped.
2. English department works diligently to ensure students are adequately prepared for college.
3. Science department is a crap shoot depending on subject.
4.5 Foreign language teachers are outstanding.
4. Guidance counselors and principal are highly invested in student’s success.

I went to Helix high for my Sophomore year back in the early 90’s, I loved it. My photography teacher was the best and I thank him for the reason being I am so much into picture taking and expression via photography. He really let us explore and taught us everything from developing film and beyond. He encouraged self expression. I will have to look up his name in my yearbook, I just can’t recall at this moment, but he is the first person that pops into my head when I think back of my Helix High days! I also enjoyed writing for the school newspaper.
I am going to make a stab at connecting with a few of the numerous friends I made in that one awesome year there. Wish me luck!
–Robyn Nicole Dale

I just needed a place to play tennis over the weekend and they have some really nice courts here.
The also have a wall to hit off of… nice wide and tall.

Poor class management
teachers need to learn how to manage students better in out of classroom activities
it is a bad school representation when in out of the school environment with poorly chaperoned students

Can’t deny how fantastic this school is! Helix believes that ALL students deserve an education that will serve as a ladder to any college. I wish I had graduated from a school that would have provided me with tools to prepare me. Helix has resources for everyone and covers all bases.

My son will be a junior this year and he wouldn’t want to go to any other high school.
Great teachers and staff who really care.
Kids that graduate from here have a huge advantage to do well in college and beyond.
Lots of great traditions and school pride.

Best High School EVERRRRRRRRRR
Awesome Teachers!
ALWAYS Parking available!
Quarter system ROCKS! (You can go to school later, you can leave early, you can graduate early, and get a lot more done in general).

heee — leeeex!!!

Woot!
If this is Alex Smith’s Alma Mater, then it most certainly deserves 5 stars… Hmmmm, because let’s just say that you always have to be supportive. Alex Smith really should be playing for the «Special» NFL, not the *real* NFL. But hey, he’s really good at running away from the defensive line and is nimble and rarely gets hurt. Then again, we saw how far that got him against the Bears now, didn’t we?
For better or for worse, he’s the QB for my favorite NFL team, the 49ers, so there you have it. Alex, please don’t make me regret giving your sorry ass 5 stars, k?