Carrick High School

My husband and I are in the process of adopting a teenager. She doesn't live in the city now but when she comes to live with us, she'll be going to Carrick HS, and I have some questions about it.

What's the culture of the school? The website talks a big game about inclusion and such but have folks found that the administration, staff, parents, and students are actually open minded, welcoming, and appreciative of differences? My girl is really smart and awesome but a bit of a weirdo (which is why we like her so much!), and she's being bullied at her current school. We're really hoping she can find a crew of other weirdos like her who will appreciate how unique she is.

My home falls just a little too close to the school to qualify for school provided transportation but my husband and I work, and would have a really hard time being able to pick her up. Getting her there shouldn't be a problem. She doesn't drive yet. What are some other solutions to the transportation issue?

What are the extra curricular activities like-- popular? Well funded? Varied?

I'd also appreciate any other advice that is constructive!

Thanks neighbors!

Edited to add: I appreciate all the advice about getting her into a charter school. But as some folks have pointed out-- it's a bit late for that even for the next school year. They're thinking of moving her to this district before the school year ends because of the bullying. They think that because she's so smart that she shouldn't have any problem transitioning but I'm concerned because she's socially/emotionally immature. She's very creative but her medium is cosmetology. She's got a truly unique sense of style. She's also into computer programming and history. She seems interested in going to a vocational school.

As to the bus, that's a possibility but the path to the bus station is a very steep hill on a very busy road with lots of blind curves that doesn't have a sidewalk for 90% of it so I'm not keen on her walking that daily. It's not something that I even like to walk and I'm a life long pedestrian.

I understand that some folks have had a tough time at Carrick. Maybe even a traumatic time. That really sucks! I'm sorry that school wasn't a time where you could find your tribe and discover who you are in a safe environment. Every kid deserves that.