The thing with branham sports is that the athletic director does not know how to get good coaches. He does not care for sports really. Many believe we should get a new one. Im also fine with the majority of the teachers but there are still some who i would not want to have
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Posted by a student on 03/11/09
I am a senior at branham and quite honestly, I couldn't be HAPPIER that I'm graduating this year. Majority of the teachers here lack the ability to motivate students. There have only been a handful of teachers that i have come across that have been able to do this. The administration is...well...it's
... Read more incompetant when it comes to providing necessary materials for classes. They lack the ability to spend money wisely. An irritating example: they spent money to place hand-sanitizers in each of the classrooms instead of buying necessary supplies for classes, like books. The students here are shallow, and they all lack motivation. Not to mention that the clubs here aren't that good either. While it is improving (albeit slowly), I still wouldn't want to come here again to learn. The departments that i found to be the strongest were the English and History departments. Enough said. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/15/09
i am a senior at Branham High School, I have to say that while the teachers claim to be motivated to make this a better school their lack of motivation is shocking. I know that when I become a parent one day i will NEVER send my chilsd to this school. I want to know that the administration and teachers
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Posted by a student on 11/13/08
I do have to say that Branham is improving in many ways possible. The sports programs are improving from poor years before, and teachers who have been considered 'bad' have transfered out. The history department seems to be the strongest, while the math department could use some improving. We are still
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Posted by a student on 10/19/08
There are some great teachers here at Branham, but as a senior i can't say that it is a great school. I feel that the school is unmotivated and doesn't care to challenge any of the students to strive for better grades. This school makes students drop out of high school!
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Posted by a student on 10/14/08
My child is currently a Jr. at Branham HS. He has thus far had awesome teachers, and we have found the staff and administration to be both helpful and friendly. If the student is truly there to learn and put the effort into it then the help is there if need be. Branham has many clubs, extracurricular
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/08
I've had two children graduate from this school. I wish it on NO parents. Do not even try and think you will 'like' the adminstration. They are not parent friendly and sports mean nothing. The kids are bored and frustrated because they are treated as criminals. Just read the 'daily bulletin'. Good
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
the teachers are awesome, but the management is horrible and the school has really gone down hill in the past few years
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Posted by a student on 07/18/08
As a former student, I'm saddened to see that so many people are disappointed with Branham. No, it's not the greatest school, but the teachers and students work with what they've got. I graduated two years ago, and now I go to UCD. I never felt understimulated or that I wasn't important enough. I had
... Read more some teachers who were truly there because they wanted to shape today's youth. I was always pushed to do my best. I really feel that the school is trying its hardest, but it's not easy when the school doesn't get as much recognition as others (Leigh), and when there aren't enough offered classes. I had a great time in high school, and some of my teachers are people I will never forget because they were so dedicated. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/06/08
Branham is a great school, with great teachers, great curriculum, and a great student body. School spirit is everywhere, and the school as a whole, although considered underdogs, is very proud of their accomplishments, and never feel put down by Leigh, or any other school in the district.
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San Jose schools — Branham High School is located at 1570 Branham Ln, San Jose CA 95118. 1570 Branham Ln is in the Cambrian neighborhood and 95118 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Branham High School is the Campbell Union High School District. Branham High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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