I'm a senior at Katella and personally I dislike it. We have a poor educational program and even worse sports! I wanted to transfer to Sunny Hills for my final year this year :(
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Posted by a student on 10/03/09
My son was transfered from another High School and he enjoys school so much more. Thanks Katella!
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/08
Its funny hearing what some parents hear and say about this school. No hard hats were worn by students to get to class, and there are always AP classes offered, you just have to be smart enough to get in them. My only concern is safety and campus security, which seems minimal. Academics aren't that bad,
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Posted by a student on 06/11/08
I have had a student at Katella for 6 years now (2 kids). The teachers are quick to respond to an e-mail to ask about grades or behavior. I have been really happy with the school. It is true that there has been a lot of construction, but it takes a lot of time to make so many changes to such a large
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
Katella High School has been under construction for over 3 years! There aren't even any lockers! Student are forced to carry at least 3-4 heavy books and more than one binder every day, and last year the students had to wear hard hats just to get to class! I have a child that who is very intelligent
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
Katella does have very good honors and ap programs the problem is they are not supported enough by the student body. Recently an AP english lit class was cancelled do to too low of numbers. The ap kids do suffer somewhat because the are a minority. The same kids are involved in asb, sports, clubs etc
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Posted by a student on 09/05/07
I personally think that Katella High School is an good school there are good programs for kids to try out for and I enjoy the sports that most kids participate in.
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Posted by a student on 09/04/07
Because of Katella my horizons are broad. You obtain a bond with the athletic, club and student-teacher communities aid me when I feel pressured with AP work load, and social problems at home. It is a sense of frienship, and innovation on obtains from the student goverment and subjects. Yet the current
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Posted by a student on 06/25/06
This school has pretty good academics. They had a great drama and music program in the past, but since the lost their Mr. holland aka: Mr. Weiss the school's music program is now pretty lame. Their sports program is ok, but their is room for improvement. Parent involvement at this school is basically
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Posted by a parent on 04/23/05
Being a student at Katella gives me more power to judge than anyone else and I am a honor student that is very athletic. It is a great school and I don't believe how bad people think it is. All I have to say is Knight Pride!
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Anaheim schools — Katella High School is located at 2200 E Wagner Ave, Anaheim CA 92806. 2200 E Wagner Ave is in the Southeast neighborhood and 92806 ZIP code in Anaheim, CA The school district for Katella High School is the Anaheim Union High School District. Katella High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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