Don't expect to get any help from the principals. This school is not safe. a lot of gang kids go here watch out.
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Posted by a parent on 10/10/08
There is a lot of parent participation. The students are good kids.
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/08
We moved from the bay area about 2 years ago. My child attends Ponderosa, and I have never been happier. This was the best move! The school is awesome!
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Posted by a parent on 04/12/08
My twin sons are graduating this year and they are very different people. Both have found what they needed at Ponderosa. One is in FFA which is only offered at Ponderosa, the other was in the Academic Decathlon which has won County 15 years in a row. The coaches they had were inspirational and they
... Read more both got into good colleges. I hope it is as good for my Daughter and youngest son. 8 more years at Pondo for us! Read less
I was actually a student at Ponderosa, but I must say it is easily the best academic high school in El Dorado County. If my words are not enough, consider the fact that the Academic Decathlon team from Ponderosa has won, as of 2006, for fourteen straight years. The music programs were extremely good
... Read more during my attendance, however, this may change since the old music teacher is retiring. Sports, and other extra-curricular activities, are also both plentiful and high-quality. I truly recommend this school to any parent who wishes for his or her children to do well in life. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/21/06
What a great year! my daughter was in the ninth grade earlier this year and couldn't beleive what a great school it is, great teachers, staff, and the students are awesome. Very organized, highly recommended to us from others in the area. I can see why.
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/05
My child's teachers have always shown great interest in him. I have no complaints with the teachers. I'm very disappointed with the choices available at this school. I was stunned to discover that a school in this area would have such a bare bones curriculum. The textbooks are beat up, as are the
... Read more buildings, furnishings, etc. We paid a fortune for participating in basketball and football. I don't personally know how the finances work for music, art, or other activities. There is no orchestra. My child has many friends here, but he has always been disappointed when signing up for classes at the lack of choices. Again, I really like the teachers, but if I had it to do again, I would have moved to an area with better high schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/05
Don't expect to get any special ed help for your child at this school. The IEP process was very painful for us. We had no such problems at the school from which we moved. We were ultimately unsuccessful and feel some of the staff were very unresponsive, perhaps even snobbish.
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Posted by a parent on 04/20/05
I graduated from Ponderosa, and went on to complete a BA in Liberal Studies. It wasn't until my senior year of college that I encountered classes as difficult and rewarding as those I took at Pondo. I am now working on a Master's degree, and looking at PhD programs. I feel that my years at Ponderosa
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Shingle Springs schools — Ponderosa High School is located at 3661 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs CA 95682. 3661 Ponderosa Rd is in the 95682 ZIP code in Shingle Springs, CA The school district for Ponderosa High School is the El Dorado Union High School District. Ponderosa High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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