They have a great band and a very supportive Band teacher who wants to see the children excel in their musical skills but because of budget cuts the children may not be given the opportunities that await them at this time.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I graduated from Hayward High and my son is currently a Junior there. It's a Great School.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I am a hayward high student, and so far most of my classes has been great, most people who say that hayward high hasnt prepared them are wrong because they just probably took the wrong classes, but i think i am going to do good in college as long as i take challenging classes
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Posted by a student on 06/17/09
this is a very good school school and i am proud to say that I attend it!
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Posted by a student on 12/10/08
My oldest child has already completed 2 years at Hayward High and I have another that has just started. I feel very confident that my kids will excel and do very well here. My oldest child is a Junior and is already taking Calculus and AP English. The block system allows the kids at this school to advance
... Read more quickly and get their credits completed in plenty of time. I have also found that my oldest son still gives a great amount of credit to his puente teacher, Mr. Heredia, for teaching as well as getting him interested in his studies. The opportunity to succeed at this school is here and so are the teachers, its the students effort that is missing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
I am a 2006 graduate and am now attending UC Berkeley. My transition from high school to my freshmen year was horrible. Hayward High does not prepare you at all.
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Posted by a other on 07/06/08
I have a child that will be starting her 3rd year at HH and it has been an awful 2 years. The counselors, Principle and Vice Princple do not seem to care about the education that the students are getting. The majority of teachers are non responsive when contacted to find out a students status. There
... Read more are only a few teachers that actually care and sadly they teach the elective classes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
I graduated from Hayward as a scholar athlete 3 years ago. Its up to the student to succeed, the resources are there! if your child doesn't succeed the way you wish for: don't point your fingers at the faculty look at your child and his study habits. Again, I had a great 4 years and every student is
... Read more capable of doing very very well as I and my close friends especially with the many extra curricular activities they have to offer. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/02/07
man this school is so clean and cool its the best school in hayward. the pep and marching band is so good plus the basketball team and the football team is to. so if you want your child to go here it is good.
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Posted by a student on 07/16/07
As with any public school, Hayward High has its share of ups and downs. Having had a child just graduate from HHS, and one attending there this year, I have a pretty good sense of the school. I really like the diversity the school offers. There are many dedicated teachers. Most of the teachers are
... Read more doing an excellent job, as is the administration and the rest of the staff. Parent involvement could be stronger. The district is struggling with poor management and as always, a lack of funds. This filters down to the schools, and as a result, programs have been cut, fundraising has become a priority, and many parents grumble because of what we do not have. Basically, if a student is to succeed in this school (or any school) he/she must have parent support. Hayward High is a good school. I recommend it highly. Read less
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Hayward schools — Hayward High School is located at 1633 East Ave, Hayward CA 94541. 1633 East Ave is in the Mission/Foothill neighborhood and 94541 ZIP code in Hayward, CA The school district for Hayward High School is the Hayward Unified School District. Hayward High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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