Over the past 25 years, we have received hundreds of testimonials that attest to how Halstrom is making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. We have managed to compile the top reasons students, parents, and educators choose Halstrom High School over traditional schooling.
1. One-to-One Instruction
"My daughter likes the one-to-one attention and retains more material taught because your teachers take the time to apply the lessons to real life."
– Neetu Dhillon, Halstrom parent
2. Customized Flexible Scheduling
"At (my previous) high school it was really difficult for me because I missed a lot of school for racing and it was really difficult to study for tests. When I came here I was able to do it at my own pace and it worked a lot better. Now my grades are way up over the roof."
– Gustavo Meneses, Halstrom student
3. Quality College Prep Education
"When we met with (the Director) about the kids’ academic planning for college we were on track the whole time. I didn’t have to do any homework or think about it – they had it all planned out for me."
– Janice Steele, parent of four Halstrom students
4. Caring and Safe Community
"I will forever be grateful for the support, patience, and love that you all showed me throughout the years at Halstrom."
– Brooke Rubino, Halstrom student
5. Technology for Tomorrow’s World
"Education and the Internet really go hand-in-hand and Halstrom High School® - Online is going to revolutionize education as it gains popularity."
– Jennifer D., Halstrom parent
6. Focus on Content Mastery
"Halstrom provides the most effective learning techniques my child has ever received."
– Julie Savage, Halstrom parent
7. Online and Off-line
"The convenience of this should not be overlooked. The classroom is as far away as your computer. Halstrom High School-Online incorporates internet sites that are a goldmine of information."
- Arnold Graff, Halstrom parent
8. Stress Free Learning
"Halstrom has provided a learning environment that I feel at ease with."
– Tessa Anderson, Halstrom student
9. Rigorous Science and Math courses
"The math courses at Halstrom were the perfect solution to our daughter's need for intensive one-to-one math instruction."
– Carina DeMarti, Halstrom parent
10. Enrichment Services and Resources
"The service here with the staff is just incomparable. You know on a daily or at least weekly basis how your child is progressing, where they are and what they’re learning. The staff works so cooperatively and so beautifully with the parents."
– Dianna Thompson, Halstrom parent
11. Atypical School, Better Results
"The one-to-one is key. Our son has always struggled with the more advanced math and only became successful when we got him out of the 35 to 40 plus student classroom."
– Mrs. Ernenwein, Halstrom parent