I think that Anniston High has the potential to be a great school. Although I did not attend Anniston I am currenty employeed there. Anniston doe get a bad rap in the media. Here we are right in Anniston and the Anniston Star never has anything positive to say about the school. Sure we have fights,
... Read more drugs, and teen pregnancy but, so does the other schools. It is assumed that because we are a predominately black school we must be all bad and that is not the case. We have very bright individuals who would like opportunities to continue their educations but it takes a village to raise a child. So parents stop coaching from the sidelines and join the game. It starts at home. Get involved and see what a difference it will make in your kid's futures. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/27/09
My son attends AHS and I can not think of a more fitting environment for him. The principal, instructors and faculty have proven to me that they genuinely care about the whole development of my child. They demand respect in both self and school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
I am currently a junior at Anniston High I just wanted to say that I love my school we are not as troubled as everyone thinks we are. I am happy to see to the zero tolerance policy being inforced kids who argue and fight should be suspended. They are disrupting the learning process and parents who think
... Read more that is a bit much tell your children that there are other ways for problems to be handled, one way is to write down the problem and turn it in to the office. Harassment is not tolerated at Anniston ,and if you are disappointed in the test scores well you as parents need to take the time out and study with your children or get them extra tutoring don t blame the teachers, because I see teachers trying to teach but can t because the students your children won t let them.Thank You Read less
Posted by a student on 08/25/09
I visited the school from hearsay but now that my child is attending and has been for two years transferring from California, Anniston High School outshines the others that we visited. Saks, Jacksonville, Oxford and the one private school that I forgot the name
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/09
whoever your child is doesnt know what they are talking about if you get the fighting at our shool its automatis suspnsion for five days so u and your child need to know what you are talking about our school int bad as every one makes it we just need better teachers and more extra cirrular activites
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Posted by a student on 07/02/09
This school is the best for my child. I love attending meetings and i am always updated on my child's behavior and academics. I commend everyone in that school. I commend the teachers, principals, lunch assistants, and students.
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/09
I feel like Anniston High School gets a bad reputation when it should not. AHS has some great students who try really hard to better themselves and overcome negative opinions. I think the students at AHS are willing to work harder than students at other schools and they are very open minded. Students,
... Read more faculty, and staff of AHS have a close relationship and teachers there are very supportive of their students. Some parents of AHS students need to be more involved with their children. I feel like my students are prepared for a promising future after high school and all are very accepting of other people. Anniston High has very talented, creative, and friendly students who respect each other and their teachers! All schools have problems, but AHS has great kids and a tight-knit faculty that supports one another! Bulldogs lead the way! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/07/09
Just as an observer of this site, I see there is room for improvement in all of the school systems in Calhoun County. I do see a difference in some schools and that is due to parent, community, and local government involvement. In having a conversation with a person from Jacksonville they made it clear
... Read more that Anniston City does not compare, but test score for some Anniston City Schools where greater. With more involvement we could make an outstanding institution for learning. A Parent, A Teacher, and A Resident. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/06
As a parent and alumni of Anniston High school and also a taxpayer,homeowner,and retired military and married, I feel good sending my child to this school. I think the academic programs are good, parent involvement could be better, but being African American my child has the opportunity to be involved
... Read more in different sports,danceline,cheerleading,band or anything else without prejudice unfortunately not being seen to much in other schools. Anniston High School is a good school, smart talented students, teachers willing to listen and help but yes, there are low income families and the need for help from the city gov, and more support from the community.Adults, take some of the blame for your school system, My husband and I work with our child at home and we support our school system and attend school events therefore we have no problem sending our child there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/06
First, let me say that I am a proud of alumni of Anniston High School, and I felt compelled to give feedback on some of the issues that are currently plaguing my alma mata. I feel, better yet, I know Anniston High School has graduated some of the brightest and most talented students in Calhoun County.
... Read more Anniston High has graduated women who went on the get full scholarships to West Point and major historically black colleges. This school system has also graduated young men who received scholarships to major universities and a lot of these young men have gone on to become professional athletes. The problems with AHS mainly lie in the administration and the parental support. The students are capable but lack proper administrative leadership. Read less
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Anniston schools — Anniston High School is located at 1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston AL 36207. 1301 Woodstock Ave is in the 36207 ZIP code in Anniston, AL The school district for Anniston High School is the Anniston City School District. Anniston High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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