It's a terrible school I transferee my son to woodside high school
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Posted by a parent on 09/05/09
This is an excellent school that continues to improve. The science and math departments compete on a national level. Students are accepted to the best universities. The school has something for everyone: strong academics, language, biotech, music, sports, dance, theatre, and a very diverse population
... Read more that all co-exist in this wonderful environment for learning. Everyone is a little concerned with the retirement of our long time principal, who made so many changes and improvements. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/09
I can understand having school spirit but to say that a school has smart kids is an ignorant remark. All schools have a variety of learning abilities and levels in their students. Let's try to keep our personal bias out of these reviews so incoming parents have honest feedback.
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
very good school. smart students, great teachers, and is the top school in all of their sports
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Posted by a student on 11/16/08
Fantastic high school. The principal has driven huge gains across all the various departments. Incredible opportunities for students today.
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/08
This is a great school and a real credit to the efforts of the district to improve education in our area. Our son has been able to take many challenging classes and most of the teachers have been very good. The orchestra and chorus programs are great and the math curriculum is world-class. Our son's
... Read more history teacher has made the subject inspiring even though history was never our son's passion. The AP classes are very good. The facility is modern and modernization of the remaining structures that are not up to date is going on right now. The community generally likes the school although the campus may strike some as large and impersonal. Overall, Carlmont is a wonderful school. -Brian Perkins, parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/08
Our son had a good experience. The drama department is wonderful. Mr. Craig does a great job of motivating the kids and putting on two outstanding performances per year.
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Posted by a administrator on 02/09/06
Great school great teachers. The science department is excellent. Many teachers are creative and come up with innovative lessons. There are a lot of opportunities for students at this school.
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Posted by a teacher on 01/18/06
This school has come a long way. Academically, it keeps improving. There is diversity in student body, which reflects the real world. Lots of ap's offered. On the down side, it is a very large school and kids coming from smaller middle schools can have a hard time adjusting to that.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Carlmont High School is a great school that as an exceptionally dedicated staff. The science department is one of the star departments of the school offering AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Human biology and even a biotechnology class. The student body is diverse and students can find themselves in the wrong
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Belmont schools — Carlmont High School is located at 1400 Alameda De Las Pulg, Belmont CA 94002. 1400 Alameda De Las Pulg is in the 94002 ZIP code in Belmont, CA The school district for Carlmont High School is the Sequoia Union High School District. Carlmont High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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