Every year for the past five years test scores have gone up kids have gotten better and so has parent involvement
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/09
The teachers really care here. Perception of the school tends to be negative, and that is unfortunate. There are challenges, but despite the obstacles, great things are accomplished. Schools like Bowie and Anderson tend to get better press... but don't overlook Akins. Don't be afraid to send your
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Posted by a parent on 07/31/09
Akins is really great. i really like the classes and the school is diverse. the academy are really cool and new tech high rocks!
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Posted by a student on 05/21/09
In my freshmen year at Akins I resented the school. I feared the drugs and fighting that may happen, but I was wrong. Akins is amazing!!! You just have to know who to be friends with and remember your goals.
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Posted by a student on 04/23/09
I am a student at akins and i love our classes that are offered. One of my favorite classes is the symphony orchestra, (which is not comparable by any means to the bowie freshman orchestra). We have worked very hard this year and have crated a new rep. for our program. Much of which is better than any
... Read more other orchestra i've played in. On the other hand though i do not care for the academies. Yes they are a good idea for getting you set up on your future goals but they are not good for people who like to try different things and take different classes. There is also not alot of fights/gangs at our school. Principal Girard has made great efforts to change the reputation that our school had and has done so successfully. It all depends on who you associate yourself with and how you handle yourself. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/15/09
My sister currently attends Akins, and I had the privilege to receive my education at Bowie. I have seen the differences in the mental challenge she receives from her teachers, (or the lack thereof) and I hear all about the fights and 'gang' issues from her school. She absolutely loves her Orchestra
... Read more class, she's in the most prestigious Orchestra group at Akins, but it is comparable to Bowie's Freshman Orchestra. My sister often displays distaste for her principal, the 'academies,' (which a prior parent spelled wrong, might I add...) and how she feels herself an intellectual genius at the under challenging school. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/01/09
I am in love with Akins. No other High School that I have been to has offered acadamies. They are quick ways to fullfilling your dreams. I currently have an internship in a law firm. I am a secretary. I take note, file papers, run errands, etc. It's wonderful. My mom works there, so I also get paid.
... Read more At the end of the day, I take my noted to my Acadamie's head teacher and we discuss it. This is the best school!! Please send your kids to this school. This will be the best things for them. They will have so many career oppurtunities!! Read less
Posted by a student on 03/18/09
i think the school is pretty good, it all depends on the kind of friends you have and if your in any activites :]] im on the Varsity dance team (diamond dazzlers)which is a way to saty out of trouble and have fun at the same time. Theres also basketball and many other fun activites && sports.
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Posted by a student on 02/23/09
I'm studying in Akins.I have to say Akins is a good school.The teachers care about students and help them with their best.The students are quite friendly eventhough there are still a few students don't obey the teachers, but at least they don't do anything to harm you !!
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Posted by a student on 02/23/09
I'm a parent of junior at akins, and i have to say its absolutely the best school i could have asked for for my son, his home school was crockett but i didnt ant him going there. the teachers REALLY care. especially the teachers of AP courses. the band is amazing, (my son is in it) like the bowie band
... Read more but a tiny bit smaller. the fine arts program is awesome. the school is HUGE, almost 3000 kids go there. over the past few years the hispanic majority has been declining and more caucasian students have enrolled. akins gets their students from Bedichek, Paredes and Bailey middle schools. its an awesome school with a diverse student body and the education is great! their digital media program is awesome too Read less
Accounting, Agriculture Education, Drafting, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC, Word Processing
Arts
Art, Photography
Science
Astronomy, Environmental Science
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory, Orchestra
Computer Science
Desktop Publishing
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Special Education
Gifted Students, Life Skills
English
Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
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Advanced Placement
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Gifted and Talented
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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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Special Education Classes
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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.
Austin schools — Akins High School is located at 10701 S 1st St, Austin TX 78748. 10701 S 1st St is in the 78748 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for Akins High School is the Austin Independent School District. Akins High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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