It has a variety of nationalitys and has alot of lessons to learn from different culture. :)
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Posted by a student on 05/26/09
I attended and enjoyed how the school promotes learning for one's future, especially through the Project Lead The Way and Youth Apprenticeship Program. However, the mathematics in both the school and the system are way below par, and I continue to struggle in my higher education and career because of
... Read more a lack of proficiency in basic math skills that were often ignored at the school. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/11/09
I went to DHS and I loved it. Most of the teachers are there because they love teaching. The only problem I saw there was the overcrowding. They had to put some mobile homes outside the shcool because the students didnt fit in the classrooms. Also, they need to use some of the money that goes to the
... Read more football team and give it to the soccer team. DHS has a great soccer team but most of the attention goes to the football team. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/28/08
Dalton High is providing an excellent education for my child. The classes are challenging and the teachers encourage her to excell. There are also a variety of electives to meet the varied interests of the student body. The principal is very responsive to parents and provides wonderful leadership
... Read more for the students and the teachers. I will be proud to say my child is a graduate of Dalton High. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/09/08
I am a graduate of Dalton High School and feel that it was beyond excellent. The teachers were amazing!! I can not say enough good things. I took many AP classes and each teacher took the time to make sure that each student understood each concept before moving on. They are personable and besides
... Read more being teachers they really make an effort to be friends inside and outside of the class room. I never realize until I got to college just how prepared I was. Seeing many of my friends struggle in the area of English really made me glad that I had such a good foundation in it. Besides the class work, I also feel that DHS provided me with an opportunity to grow in my social life. I was able to be sorrounded by great diversity and learned tolerance of others very quickly. Read less
Posted by a other on 10/14/07
I am a student of Dalton High school right now. I would have to say that I love Dalton High School more than any other school I have gone too because I have gone to many schools. The teachers really care about us and there are free tutoring programs during school and after school. The after school one
... Read more is also going to start taking kids on field trips to get hand on learning. Our athletic programs are great! Everyone can join a sport. They are renovating the schools to make them better. The guidance counselors really care about us teens because if there is a problem they call you up and even offer to change some of your classes. There are manny techical prep classes available for your child. Like Child Development, Automptives, and Fashion Marketing. In Child Development you work with toddlers and Automotives you work with cars. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/02/07
Yes, Dalton High is a great school , but like many others it can be a let down. If you aren't on the football field or parading around in a cheerleader skirt you are nothing. It is amazing on how much support is received in athletics. The school is very large and you would have to do a lot to stand out.
... Read more As far as academics, the school is great. Parents, in order foe you child to get recognition be ready to make large donations to the football team. ha just joking Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/07/07
I also graduated from Dalton High and think it is an excellent school. The teachers are very committed and will do whatever it takes to serve every students individual needs. The coaches are great people and are devoted to teach their athletes to excel on the field, in the classroom, and as citizens
... Read more in the community. They are also willing to help, support, and encourage any student in any way possible. When entering college I became aware of the fact that my school had me well prepared, and my assignments were often easy. All athletic teams are at the top of their class.In my opinion Dalton High is a great school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/25/06
I am a former graduate and have one son graduate. And three still enrolled. I have seen teachers and staff go beyond their responsibilties, to ensure my children received the academics goals they need to succeed after graduation. And three of my children play and have played football. The coach also
... Read more is very involved in helping my child stay academically on task. He has been great at encouraging my child ,he even go him a tutor! Go Big Red! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/06
My children have recently returned to the Dalton Public School System this school year. It is only one week into the new school year & I have to say we are already very excited. The school system has really upgraded in the last three years and my children both seem very pleased with their teachers,
... Read more their classes, and the staff at both Dalton High & Dalton Middle. Everyone has been such a pleasure to work with and are accomodating the children really well. Thank you to all in involved. I would love to see Dalton High be the school it was when I attended 20+ years ago, and it seems to be well on its way. Go Catamounts! Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.
Student enrollment:
1,507
Students per teacher:
Full-time teachers:
15
Number of classrooms:
80
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Health, Phys Ed, Word Processing
English
American Literature, Journalism
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral, Music
Fine Arts
Drama
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Occupational Therapists
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Math
Statistics, Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Fine Arts
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
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.
Dalton schools — Dalton High School is located at 1500 Manly St, Dalton GA 30720. 1500 Manly St is in the 30720 ZIP code in Dalton, GA The school district for Dalton High School is the Dalton Public School District. Dalton High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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