Caring, smart teachers, accepting of all students, small enough so that students know almost everybody; great administration.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I believe you get out of school what you put into it and McCallum provides excellent opportunities for all students. My daughter is in AP classes and is a dance major in the Fine Arts Academy. She has wonderful teachers that are grooming her for college and teaching classes that I wish I could attend.
... Read more The arts aspect of the school keep it funky, diversified, and more culturally advanced than any other school I know of in the area. I love McCallum. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/08
My 2nd child to go to McCallum just started and loves it. Both boys were in the Fine Arts Academy and pre-AP/AP classes. They've had some outstanding teachers. Thanks to Ms. Adamson, Mr. Ferguson, and 'the Wiz'!
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
McCallum needs a makeover! it is a very dirty school, and it feels uncomfortable to be there...
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Posted by a student on 03/14/08
We moved here from a small town where teachers call you right a way if there is a problem or if your child creates one, also they will call you if your child seems to have difficulty in a subject and try to correct it with after school tutoring I don't see anything like this at McCullam High. I am a
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Posted by a parent on 10/16/07
The Fine Arts academy is underfunded, but of the highest quality. Academically, if your children are not interested in the Academy or are not willing to take pre-AP classes, I'd look elsewhere. Discipline and substandard teachers are a problem in non-pre-AP classes. Good variety of extracurricular activities.
... Read more Some great pre-AP teachers, others on the edge of burning out or focus mainly on state test scores. They stress diversity, but the fact is that that only happens in sports, the rest of the activities and academics are segregated. Communication with teachers and academic staff is slow and difficult. I fully support the Academy, I'm sorely disappointed in the rest. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/14/07
My daughter has been disappointed by the low quality of language instruction (Spanish). A number of the tests were multiple choice so they can be graded by 'Scantron'. She has been happy with and more challenged by her classes in English/literature and sciences. The Fine Arts Academy is a draw and
... Read more has good programs, although the electives that would be in any high school - band, orchestra, dance/drill team - get more equipment, support and recognition than do the fine arts programs unique to McCallum, such as dance, classical guitar. It is the only fine arts high school program in the district. Some support staff are very helpful, while there are a few who do not treat students or parents with respect. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/18/07
McCallum is not only good for its diverse student body, but also for its wonderful teachers and staff.
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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
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Austin schools — A N Mccallum High School is located at 5600 Sunshine Dr, Austin TX 78756. 5600 Sunshine Dr is in the Brentwood neighborhood and 78756 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for A N Mccallum High School is the Austin Independent School District. A N Mccallum High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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