10 Things You Need to Know About Furness

By Shihua Tang, Alondra Gordillo, and Manahil Arif
June 8, 2023

1. Furness is culturally diverse when it comes to teachers and students. You will be sure to find many different languages and ethnicities in all classrooms.

2. We get a really good education here. Teachers are highly qualified and all of the teachers and staff care about their students doing well.

3. We do not stand for bullying or negative comments about our students. Whenever we see something bad like this we stand up for them as well as correct them with appropriate discipline.

4. We give respect and we are kind to each other. There is always kindness within staff and students.

5. Teachers are supportive with any new ideas students bring up, but they still need approval.

6. We have a family atmosphere. Teachers and climate staff greet us with good mornings every day.

7. Some teachers have snacks if you’re hungry. 

8. There is help in finding a lot of opportunities with college or jobs.

9. We have Positive Behavior Points which allows us to get snacks and prizes. Every single teacher and staff member is allowed to give 4 PBIS points to students. On a Friday or Thursday, you can get something that is available for points.

10. We have fun events like Multicultural Fair, Talent Show, Spring and Winter Concerts, Movie Days, and Field Day that embrace diversity and culture in our school.