Yeah, this school was ok, I guess. They need better teachers, and less emphasis on nitpicking dress code or identification. I gave it a 1 out of 5 because I graduated from there. Make sense?
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Posted by a student on 07/22/09
From Mr. David Ketcher on down, the students are treated with respect and consideration. The staff encourages involvement and parent interaction. If a student applies their skills and studies, the LDHS faculty will make sure that child is ready to enter the post HS world. For the student not so involved,
... Read more the LDHS team will do their darndest to reach and help that student meet the challenges ahead. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/08
I have worked in larger school districts with more money to offer teachers and purchase equipment, etc. but I have not worked in one where the teachers and administrators care so much about the students and their success. We all try very hard to be supportive of each other and our decisions are made
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Posted by a teacher on 11/01/07
The Lake Dallas High School is a great school. It offers a huge variety of classes for a small 4A school district. The teachers in the AP classes are outstanding. Students from this high school have excelled at universities throughout the country and at post graduate institutions. The faculty really
... Read more know the students and even though there are 1000 students, it feels like a small school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/07
My Child just graduated (2007) and frankly think the school system is terrible. High teacher turnover. High emphasis (probably the same in most Texas schools) on football and those achievements. I think the primary and elementary programs are terrific and my child got a good start, but starting with
... Read more middle school, every day was a bigger disappointment. Guidance and teachers did little to assist with college searching and scholarships. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/07
Huge improvement. The new principal and assistant principals are accessible to students, teachers and parents and, as a result, morale and teacher retention are much, much better. Mr. Ketcher is working hard and is succeeding.
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/07
There are some excellent teachers in this school, especially in the pre-AP and AP programs. Unfortunately many of them are leaving because of unpleasant working conditions created by the principal. Teacher turn-over has been very high during this principal's time at the high school and the Board doesn't
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/05
Great teachers, horrible administration. More great teachers leave every year, and nothing happens.
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Posted by a parent on 05/31/05
I have experienced both good and bad with this district, bad at the High School. My child is involved in sports and some teachers do not play favortism towards atheletic students, but most do. They do put more emphasis on sports than education. They would rather have awards from football talent than
... Read more their genius'. If a teacher is going to freeze grades it should be for all students not just the ones who can afford to pay for AP tests. VERY UNFAIR! Why teach our kids that if you have money you can have whatever you want. Wrong message. Cell phones should NOT be allowed at school. They should be taken up and given back at years end, I bet if parents had to pay for phones to sit at school there would be no problem or the adminstration could get tough. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/05
I have had 3 children attend LD schools since Kindergarten. Primary schools are great, the problems begin in middle school and just get worse in high school. My youngest just exists with no major problems so far, but my first 2 have had miserable experiences in this district. The apathy of teachers
... Read more and administration is unbelievable. I know the teachers have been underpaid, but that is just an excuse. Extremely high turnover occurs because of the other problems that exist in this district, not the lower wages. The administration does not support the ones that it should, and turn their heads when they shouldn't. Unfortunately, the kids are the ones that pay with a profound limit on there education and preparation for their future. In a heartbeat I wish I hadn't moved into this district. Read less
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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;
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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;
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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.
Denton schools — Lake Dallas High School is located at 3016 Park Ridge Dr, Denton TX 76205. 3016 Park Ridge Dr is in the 76205 ZIP code in Denton, TX The school district for Lake Dallas High School is the Lake Dallas Independent School District. Lake Dallas High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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