Individual Successes

The parents and students best relate the successes of the program at Thomas Edison High School. We've included a few, of what are many, of their quotes. This is Thomas Edison High School working! "I'd sell pencils on Burnside to keep my son here at Edison."

M.'s Mother

"I love this school and its compactness....I don't think I could survive at a public high school....I'd get lost, I can't express myself there....this school, Thomas Edison, is the best one for me...."

Excerpt from letter of a student applying to return next year to Edison

"It's probably been said so many times before but I am compelled to say it again. Thank God for you and the TAE staff! Life just keeps getting better for S. and our family as whole! S. is finally feeling successful. She is maturing socially and academically. She loves her school, her teachers, and her new friends. You said that you have no magic key, but you were wrong. Your magic key is commitment to the success of all the kids at TAE. You've found a way to help all the kids at TAE feel successful and consequently they will keep trying. Please let your staff know how much we appreciate their dedication, commitment, and hard work. They are an awesome group of people."

Blessings to you all, S.L.

"Enrolling my son at Thomas Edison gave me permission to appreciate and enjoy him. He is so much more than a boy with learning disabilities. He is kind, caring and sensitive and fun. I was so focused on his learning problems and failure at school before he entered Edison; I wasn't able to see all the neat things about him. He is a wonderful kid."

D.L.'s Mother

"Edison is an ideal placement for our bright LD kids. You do a nice job of supporting kids and parents. You set high academic standards; the emphasis is on learning. Edison makes no compromises on educational standards."

Tim Ullum, Placement Coordinator, Oregon City S.D.

"After they tested J. in public school the psychologist for the school district told us he would be a D student. "Well, Ms. R, someone has to be the D student." I told her that this was unacceptable. Well, I wish they could see him now. He has a 3.6 GPA, he loves school and he knows he is smart and capable. If I have to get on my hands and knees and scrub floors at Burgerville to keep him at Edison, I will. His counselor sees what a difference this has made in J. He is no longer constantly frustrated. Edison makes a difference for J but also for everyone in J's life who cares about him."

JR's Grandma/mom

"They told us that our son would never achieve in school, that he wouldn't amount to anything. He is a straight A student at Edison, accomplished his Eagle Scout Award (highest award in Scouting), holds a job and is an honest hard working teenager. We are so proud of him."

M.H.'s Dad