When there are issues they are dealt with with fairness, equality, and cultural awareness. With the school population changing month by month, sometime day by day, the staff do an excellent job to maintain compassion and individuality. I have the privilege of being a parent and a substitute teacher so
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
I love Thornton High School because we have teachers that actually care about the students. We have an administration that works hard to make sure students get the best education possile. Thornton has been my second home for the last three years and this is my last year at Thornton. Thornton helped
... Read more make me the student and person that I am today. I'm a proud Thornton Trojan. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/16/09
Thornton is a terrific high school, with a diverse student body and faculty. They also host the International Baccaluarate program for the district, comprised of bright, motivated young people who will do great things! And the best part is, it's my alma mater!
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
The staff at Thornton High School helped me, a troubled teen work through my problems and make it into college. I am forever thankful for the ways they cared and how much emphasis they put on my continued education. The staff put in countless extra hours to help students achieve their goals. I am forever
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I have a child at this school. My son has been attending Thornton for 3 years. The biggest complaints I have with Thornton stem from lack of discipline. Students can been seen walking the halls all day long, and there doesn't seem to be any consequence for doing so. My so doesn't always feel safe
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/09
It's good. The excellent thing about this school is th IB program. The amount of work is alot but it will pay off in the end. The Orchestra is very good. Though it is a bit overcrowded this is a very good school and it is the best school for students who want to enroll into the IB program.
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Posted by a other on 02/26/09
I have children in two of District 12's schools, and my son and I were much happier with the experience at Thornton than at Legacy. Thornton's staff and coaches have established individual student success as their priority. My son felt that he was valued in his academics and sports by each of his teachers
... Read more and coaches. This school is lively and diverse. What it needs is much more parent participation and support. The athletes need to make a higher commitment to their sports and remain eligible. It is tough to be a teacher or administrator at this school due to the variety of needs the students present, but this staff handles itself with dignity and kindness. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/07
This school has an amazing community. The students all seem to connect and have something in common. There is such diversity in the school that everyone can find a friend or more. The choir program is excellent, as are most of the performing arts. The athletics are also fun and welcoming. I really enjoyed
... Read more going there and it gave me great people skills. The teachers focus more on the student than on the idea of a standardized test and it really teaches the kids to have realistic ideals of the real world and the hundreds of types of people you will encounter. Real world experiences are most definitely acquired here. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/09/07
I am a grandparent and if I come into the school I am told I am not to wander the halls. I wanted to go with my grandson to purchase a yearbook but I was made to wait in the office while my grandson purchased the book. I felt left out of the process and that I had missed an opportunity to meet the
... Read more teacher. I have offered my services as a volunteer and have not heard back from anyone. I was given the opportunity to watch the classroom when they were doing their mock trial practices and really enjoyed this chance to be in the educational loop. All parents,Grandparents and community members should be welcomed in the school. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
2,000
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
109
Number of classrooms:
80
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Music, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Science
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
English
Journalism, Literature
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
Advanced Placement
Science, Social Studies
Math
Trigonometry
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
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;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Thornton schools — Thornton High School is located at 9351 N Washington St, Thornton CO 80229. 9351 N Washington St is in the 80229 ZIP code in Thornton, CO The school district for Thornton High School is the Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Thornton High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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