I think Helen Cox should be your last choice when attending school. There is never enough teachers. We don't learn much of anything and some of the teachers act like they haven no common sense. Other schools take the time to get to know there students this school doesnt.
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Posted by a student on 04/29/09
I love the school. My granddaughter has excelled to honors since being there. She was in some honor classes in middle school but she has taken it to a higher level with the help of very good teachers at cox.
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
My child has been at Helen Cox through the transition from Middle(7th grade) to High School. I'm very pleased with the teachers, they do take the time to ensure their kids accelerate to the next level.My daughter enjoys being in the band and on the student counsel. The honors classes are large in size
... Read more but present necessary challenges. I don't like the idea that functions are held in the hall way an auditorium and more activities are needed. The counselor need to spend more time helping the kids with college planning. My daughter is in the 11th grade and one of her teachers are informing her about SAT/ACT testing, this is the counselor's job. Why isn't the principal ensuring her students get what they need. It appears the counselor need to be counseled. Overall it's a pretty good school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/07
My child is a student of this school and has been so for the past three years. Currently Ms Edwards is the principle. Being a professional myself, I cannot understand why she was given the responsibility over our students. Each and every time I have appempted to meet with her, she is not available and
... Read more has either Ms Alcindor or Ms Meggs do 'her job'. I feel that she is not interested in the well being of the students because she is always too busy. I do understand that my child is one in 500?, but a minute to discuss my childs well being in not too much to ask for. She needs to go. Maybe she can persue another career? perhaps she would be better fitted for star gazing, that doesn't require any social interaction. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/07
If you have not attended helen cox yourself i think you should not look down on it. I have been at helen cox for 3 years and have not yet to complain. The teahers try their hardest to help us out and they do what they can to keep us from failing. Go cougars!
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Posted by a student on 10/01/05
This will be my daughter's second year, at first she did not like it, for she and I both thought that some of the teachers was not capable to teach the subject they was assigned to teach. The counselor is never available to talk to the parent,one on one,and if your child forgets to bring home notices
... Read more in a timely matter, you miss half the events going on, they do not make sure parents are aware of what's going on enough for me...especially single parents in which they are trying to work to provide for the child. Hopefully this year, the system will be better, get me right I am sure there are some very hard and dedicated teachers...we just need more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/03/05
This is my child first and last year. The principal is inaccessible. Every time a parent needs to see her, she is behind closed doors and cannot be disturbed. She is not that busy. She is not interested in the middle school students. She should not have taken this position if her heart lies in high
... Read more school. There is not any teaching/learning at that school. The good students will abandon this sinking ship. The principal needs to do some classroom visits, then she will see that no real teaching is happening. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/05
This is my child's first year at Helen Cox. It was rocky for him at first but the teaching staff worked with hime to help acclamate him into the school system. Since we have formed a teaher/parent bond, he has improved in not only his grades but his attitude as well. I am proud to say the staff of
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* In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Graduate Exit Examination for the 21st Century (GEE 21) to test grade 10 students in math and English language arts and grade 11 students in science and social studies. The GEE 21 is a high school graduation requirement. The GEE 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
Student enrollment:
848
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
41
Number of classrooms:
42
Vocational Education
Accounting, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC
Computer Science
Desktop Publishing, Internet/Web Site
Science
Environmental Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Life Skills, Title I
English
Journalism, Speech/Debate
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Law, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Advanced Placement
Social Studies
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Advanced Placement
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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.
Harvey schools — Helen Cox High School is located at 2200 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey LA 70058. 2200 Lapalco Blvd is in the 70058 ZIP code in Harvey, LA The school district for Helen Cox High School is the Jefferson Parish Public School District. Helen Cox High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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