This school is substandard and doesn't even have it's own website. The classes available are limited. The school principal doesn't even know her pupils. She doesn't try to get to know them. I had issues regarding my son and was ignored by the counselors so I contacted Mrs. Pineada and she didn't even
... Read more bother to check my son's file before she offered advice. She is always saying they have programs that don't even exist. She needs to get back in touch with her own school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
I must say as a parent, it is always hard to let our kids grow up. I was afraid to let my son go to a regular high school, so i talked him into going into a Charter school. Now he is a junior and wants to attend Tennyson so i let him go. I have heard so many horrible stories about the school , teaching
... Read more and the violence but must say at this point i have no regrets. From the time you walk through the front door being greeted by the friendliest security guard who always seems to be having a great day, to the attendance clerk who is always willing to help with something, it really makes you feel at home. Im really glad i have allowed my son to make this decision. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/09
T-high is an okay school but believe me its relly low in cash no offence but its mostly beacuae of the ethniticy that exists most around the area which is latinos and that efect the shools financial stuff but anyways its a pretty good and fun school just a bit low on money and some teachers relly arent
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Posted by a student on 08/27/09
While I am reluctant to cast aspersions on my high school alma mater, an examination of the bare and basic facts would lead one to conclude that Tennyson is a subpar school. Its API scores, and other indicators of student achievement, show that Tennyson has a lot of improving to do before parents will
... Read more actually feel secure in sending their children here. The numbers do not tell the whole story, however. Like anything else in life, your experience at Tennyson is what you make of it. If you're a student that is not motivated and focused, Tennyson High School won't necessarily be an environment conducive to a good education. However, if you're motivated and focused, Tennyson's resources will be sufficient to some degree. The honors/AP track offers so many more good teachers and opportunities, so those classes are recommended. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/10/09
Tennyson is a great place to be! I have worked here for 4 years now. The teachers and staff are passionate about the students. The parents are great! The students are wonderful! I wouldn't want to work anywhere else in Hayward! Sure its not perfect, but all of us try our best to make it a great place
... Read more to be! If you are a parent and are wondering if Tennyson is the right school for your student, please feel free to call the school and ask any questions! Read less
Posted by a other on 03/06/09
Tennyson High, compared to other high schools in Hayward, is better. Considering majority of its student's population-- families coming from lower income level, it has produced some outstanding and successful graduates from top schools in the state/country. Over the years, THS has added bright dedicated,
... Read more teachers who cared for their students' future. The new Principal is doing the best. Overall, it is a great place to be. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/04/09
I had the best time at tennyson the best 4 years of my life.. Ture that It may have lacked on somethings before but now its a whole new school. Many people put down Tennyson saying that the teachers don;t do this or that the school would do this but as a student who graduated from there I think its all
... Read more up to us to show everyone what Tennyson did for us. Its up to us to study and work hard they teacher can only do so much. My two younger siblings go there and they love it also. The only thing that bugs me now is the principal they have there. I believe that they could find someone better and more who really cares for the students and not what the HUSD board has to say. If they fix then it would be a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/25/08
The new Principal, leaving his past year, had an Amazing affect on Tennyson. Grades stated rising as the violence lowered. I am grateful to have this school near me so i can get my kids to it. It's not a bad school with many accelerated classes that no other school will have in the Bay Area. With many
... Read more sports for each season, my kids will have something to do all school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/11/07
Tennyson is not a bad school. You have to give high schools a try. Tennyson is not the best school around but it does challenge you. It does have its down sides but in the end it is one of the best schools out there.
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Posted by a student on 05/23/07
Although the school has showed some improvement over the last 2 years, it still needs teachers to set higher scholastic standards for the students and better preparation for college - counselor/parent communicatio is not very good. Ther are some dedicated teachers, but they, too, have very little support.
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Hayward schools — Tennyson High School is located at 27035 Whitman St, Hayward CA 94544. 27035 Whitman St is in the Harder/Tennyson neighborhood and 94544 ZIP code in Hayward, CA The school district for Tennyson High School is the Hayward Unified School District. Tennyson High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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