The Allen High School Special Education program is wonderful. They have such great, caring teachers and classes the kids need and enjoy.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Although Allen high school has a good academic program and and unique features, it is also very hard for a student like myself(a few years ago) to get recognized by colleges. Also being such a large school, there is less opportunities for the teacher to focus solely on a student. I feel that allen helps
... Read more to further kids in academics but puts them at a huge disadvantage when they go to college because of the huge bubble they are put in, because of the lack of many other cultures and backrounds that i wish i could have been exposed to. I would hate to bash this school, because they do have many good features academically that i cannot deny, but my experience there as a new student sophmore year was definately below average and very disappointing. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/01/09
The city of Allen builds all community parks and facilities around schools. This is very unique and is a excellent idea. I am especially pleased with Allen HS's Oachestra program. It is one of the best.
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
Allen High School continuously strives to be the best that it can be to maintain the school within a school philosophy.
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Posted by a other on 02/18/08
This is a large and amazing school. Its academic standards are very high and has a myriad of organizations to be involved in. It is recognized and known for its excellence and the students can make the most of their time spent there all while being greatly prepared for college. However, a school is always
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Posted by a student on 09/30/07
The school is new and very large. It has a good diversity of programs. The school requires a great deal from its students. My son is a B/C student and finds some classes difficult, but I'm sure other students would be very successful here.
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/06
I moved to Texas from California in 1998, and Allen High school's new building opened in 1999. This is the only high school in Allen. The school has various sprts activities like football, swimming, basketball, etc. And it has great band team, which represented Texas in Rose Parade 2006. Parents in this
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/06
Very large school both in size and in population. Very fast paced. Does not have good one on one environment. Mainly white people. Most students very well off.
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Posted by a student on 02/21/06
This is a great school with many opportunities to offer. These range from choir, band, orchestra, and art all the way to internships in other fields. The programs are all above expectations.
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Posted by a student on 02/20/06
While the school has a nice overall appeal, I am disappointed in the academic programming. There seems to be a general lack of concern on ensuring we are truly challenging our gifted and talented children. There is also a lack of emphasis on the need to pursue higher education and career development.
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Economics, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Science
Environmental Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology
English
Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Special Education
Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, English
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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.
Allen schools — Allen High School is located at 300 River Crest Blvd, Allen TX 75002. 300 River Crest Blvd is in the 75002 ZIP code in Allen, TX The school district for Allen High School is the Allen Independent School District. Allen High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 10 - 12.
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