We have 3 children that have attended Etowah . One is in College, one is a Senior and one is a Freshmen. Our Freshmen seems to be having the most trouble in Biology and the New Math 1. What concerns us is he is an IEP student and because of this it has made it more difficult for him to learn. We was
... Read more told that not all the IEP teachers attend the classroom setting and our child has said that when the IEP teacher comes in they don't even ask if our child needs any help. Etowah has a policy that if you are late to class you get detention and this is why our child doesn't go to its locker. The sports has improved but if you have a student that plays then if that student doesnt get the class then he or she will have to run. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/09
This school is the worst school ever they don't care about whether the students are learning or not. The best discipline they have is handing out detentions for anything. And if anyone says that the freshman will feel welcome thats not true. Last year as a freshman the upper classes just booed at us
... Read more during pep rallies and told us to go home. I'm sorry but that is not welcoming at ALL. Read less
Personally, as a senior two months from graduating from Etowah, I think my high school is the perfect stereotypical high school. Most of the students hate it, but that is to be expected. I think Etowah could focus a little more on writting, art, music, and acedemics. Its main concentration has always
... Read more been on sports since the time I arrived almost four years ago. I'm a writter and would have liked to see more specific creative writting classes and/or clubs offered at Etowah other than journalism. And our art work...outstanding, but when does it ever get recognized? The administration is typical in my opinion. There is only so much the staff can do to discipline those of us that decide to be unruly. And the person that complained about Saturday school, I completely concur but I don't see any parents helping to come up with alternative solutions. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/01/09
Since I'm a freshman, I've been pushed and shoved all over this school in the past months, and I think I know just about where everything is! The classes are one of a kind, and our sports program is outstanding (our 5-AAAAA football team made it to the playoffs!), and we have a variety of clubs to offer
... Read more students. The only flaw of Etowah High School is the cliques...but that's easy to get around. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/22/08
Etowah is a great school. My oldest daughter is now attending University of Alabama and is rooming with a girl that went to a top private school (they both are in the honors program). So far, my daughter is making higher grades than her roommate even in the subject that her roommate plans to minor
... Read more in. The Principal is always trying to improve in every area including athletics. It is a large school with actually too many students. They are in the process of building a new gym which will include classrooms and they hope to enlarge the cafeteria. If you really want to learn, you certainly will at Etowah!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
An okay school. The food is okay, some teachers are less than stellar, but about 75% are above average, willing to do quite a bit for their students. The Administration can be very condecending, so i would recomend a small period of time spent here testing the waters.
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Posted by a student on 10/02/08
As a graduate of Etowah High, I can now look back and see the good and the ugly. For a school that is over crowded, it does very well and is successful in academics as well as sports. Students have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of clubs and I felt that I was well prepared to move onto
... Read more college. If your child is not willing to put effort into school, or is not taking honors/ap classes, Etowah will not provide any benefit for her or she. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/16/08
Totally agree with the parent who compares Etowah to a Prison. No flexibility, they take extreme measures for everything. The Vice/or assistant principal 'Dr.Denny' -shes terribly harsh and rude. She was so condesending to my daughter who has recently transfered out of state and is having a hard time
... Read more ajusting. The receptionist at the Adminitration building..I dont know who she thinks she is? I mean she's a receptionist you have no authorty over anyone lady!! EHS treats upper classmen like grade school kids. It's so frustrating when you have to get forms or hand things in because everythings so difficult with the staff. They always act annoyed and send you off to another person. They act like you are stupid with every question you ask. I highly recommend you do not send your kids to this school. I bet the good comments on here were written by the staff of Etowah Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/04/08
This school is aswome and they have a great sports deparment.
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Woodstock schools — Etowah High School is located at 6565 Putnam Ford Dr, Woodstock GA 30189. 6565 Putnam Ford Dr is in the 30189 ZIP code in Woodstock, GA The school district for Etowah High School is the Cherokee County School District. Etowah High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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