We have the most well-rounded school. We are so diverse that every individual has a story to share at this school. We are a motivated group of grizzlies who excel in every aspect of success.
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Posted by a student on 09/30/09
California High keeps the parents in the loop while still allow the students to grow and become self assured by helping them to make the correct decisions as the move forward throughout the school year.
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/09
California High School and it's staff members encourage all students to get the best education possible, and care about their health & well-being.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I have 2 children currently attending Cal High. The PTA is very involved working hard to address issues and encourage parental involvement. The use of email for inforamtional and emergency annoucements is smart and a great way to use current technologies. Once the renovations are complete, the upgraded
... Read more campus will benefit the learning and social environment. Teachers and faculty are sincere in thier effort to teach our children and prepare them for young adulthood. Some teachers may have lsot thier passion, but don't taint the great majority of teachers that consciously work hard to relate to the students and teach them well. Unfortunately, in this day and age of short-sighted State funding cuts a public school can't directly compete with the resources private school can demand, but Cal High is focused on the students and teachers are focused on preparing them for the future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/08
This school has a great learning atmosphere and this is the most welcomi g high school that I have attended four different high schools!
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Posted by a student on 11/26/07
Students seeking ways to develop and express their musical talents will be richly rewarded at Cal High. Ms. Lucerne Mottaz is the Music Instructor, providing consistently challenging, enriching and thoroughly entertaining programs over the years in Jazz, Concert, Chamber and Madrigal Choir, along with
... Read more Music Theory. Students look forward to her classes, that annually include chorale performance field trips out of state (Boston, Chicago, New York, or Montreal, for example), as well as Winter performances (combining music, dance and drama) and performance engagement at Disneyland's California Adventure stage. Parents and students love to attend the annual, year end Pops Concert in early June. Through the music program, our daughter has also cultivated the friendships of so many talented students. Thanks Ms. Mottaz, Cal High music students and administration for providing us with 3 wonderful, memorable years (and counting) for our daughter! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/14/07
Cnisder it a larger school than average, but teacher /student ratio good. electives quite good and broad. Core subjects standard but quality teachers make scoring higher than average.
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/06
this school is really an ideal place to provide a learning environment for any child.i highly reccommend it.
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Posted by a student on 03/15/06
Most teachers at Cal are passionate about their subject and are able to instill the desire for excellence among their students. As an example, when my son's English essay was corrected, the teacher had included comments/feedback about style and content. The comments were marked on the assignment
... Read more and the suggestions were typed seperately and stapled to the essay. My son was 'shocked' to see this level of detail. I am so glad we moved here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/06
Cal Hi offers a lot of honors and AP courses to choose from. Kids who take these challenging classes have a good chance of getting into a top college. Both of my kids enjoyed their experience at Cal Hi.
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San Ramon schools — California High School is located at 9870 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon CA 94583. 9870 Broadmoor Dr is in the 94583 ZIP code in San Ramon, CA The school district for California High School is the San Ramon Valley Unified Sd. California High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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