My daughter has gone to Amador for the past 1 1/2 years. We decided to let her go on independent study part time to imrpove her study skills. The principal, Van Velsen, is wonderful! He and her counselor did everything possible to make it happen. She hopes to go back full time next year. The social
... Read more atmosphere is tought for shy kids, but that is to be expected anywhere. Some of the teachers also have favorites and ignore some of the kids, which makes it difficult for the shy ones. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
I feel that AHS is generally a good school. I also feel that the teachers don't pay enough attention to grades, which especially affects the kids that want to go to a 4 year college. My child has had a couple teachers make mistakes on their grades and they didn't seem to care....
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Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
I have a student at AHS. I think that the counselors need to be more positive. I feel that the school in general is very good, however, many of the teachers are indifferent about the grades. They don't give the students enough warning about their grades and the kids that want to go to college, sometimes
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Posted by a parent on 07/09/07
It would be nice if school counselors or someone would contact parents once their child is a Junior. Just a touch basis to see if your child is on tract and answer questions parents may have. Amador is a great school, but more positive parent input would be nice.
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/07
Amador High School is a good school... for a public one. I would suggest a private High School personally though. Positives: Wonderful Fine Arts classes -A good amount of AP and ROP classes -The good teachers are GOOD teachers Negatives: -Horrible English department -Indifferent attitudes
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Posted by a student on 03/08/07
I am a senior currently enrolled at Amador Highschool. The conditions at Amador Highschool are currently poor. The brakes between classes are so short. The school as a whole is so impacted that not all students are able to get the classes that they need. One positive aspect of Amador Highschool are the
... Read more AP and ROP courses which are offered. The teachers of these classes do a great job of not only teaching, but explaining the material, making the classes highly productive and often times fun. -Sept 2006 Read less
Posted by a student on 09/05/06
I am currently enrolled in this school. I know much of the teaching staff, and they are more than compitent, but the principal micromanages the school, and as made it a clear point that he believes that teaching his values and what he believes is proper manners is more important than a formal education.
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Posted by a student on 02/12/06
I have two children who are enrolled at AHS. I feel the computer's are not being utilized correctly. They are used mostly for students to waste time on during study hall so teachers don't have to deal with the students. Some of the textbooks being used at AHS have great links to web sites that will help
... Read more students to apply what they are learning, but unfortunately students are not informed about this. Study hall tends to be a waste of time for most students. Enrollment is down at AHS, I wonder why? Some of the students who have recently left to do independent study have shared that they feel they can accomplish more on their own. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Sutter Creek schools — Amador High School is located at 330 Spanish St, Sutter Creek CA 95685. 330 Spanish St is in the 95685 ZIP code in Sutter Creek, CA The school district for Amador High School is the Amador County Unified School District. Amador High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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