I do agree that the children are rude, and the cliques are almost unbearable. The dress code causes us to have to spend an additional $350 per child each year. We want our kids to be normal, so we still provide jeans and shirts as their regular wardrobe. Too much expense! I have met my children's
... Read more teachers, and I was overall very pleased. It is too bad the school is crowded, with a new school across town half empty. Last but not least, there is way too much homework! We spend around 3 hours each night on homework. Eight classes a day is silly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
This school has really helped my child grow as a person. Her grades has gone up, and the teachers there really help her.
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Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
They put a lot of emphasis on athletics, but to say the least, their sports programs are less than impressive. The children at the school are unruly, and very rude to one another. There is a major clique mentality at the school. I believe that the administration should focus less on dress code and regulations,
... Read more and rather encourage ethics and equality. The school is just poorly run all around, on both the administration's, teacher's, and student's behalf. We transferred out. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
Academic programs are good, except you might want to put a little more resources on academics and not sports. You can keep them in good shape without being excessive. Love your dress code, but let's not get too carried away.
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/07
I am a parent who has lived in the district for the past 14 years.This year was my son's freshman year in a school that is drastically over crowded with a 1700+ student body.I have had a problem with getting textbooks issued.And there is far too much emphasis on state required accessments i.e.TAKS.
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/07
The district is growing. Most of the emphasis is being placed on the elementary level for new schools. I believe that the administration from the high school level could be much better. You have to wear uniforms in the district. Only certain colors are allowed. They have an excellent band and music
... Read more program. The fine arts program is improving. They have a good athletic program. Some very good quality teachers are here who make coming to school to learn interesting. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/30/06
The district as a whole maintains a 'clique' mentality. I have seen this district from inside and out for the last 25 years. I was a student from 5th grade through 12th, then my children went from 1st-5th. I had to pull my children out and move due to the complete lack of concern for any real education
... Read more in Forney. The only true concern in the entire district is teaching the kids the correct responses to the state mandated standardized testing and football. No real education takes place in Forney ISD. They are not looking to fix this problem, they are looking for you to shut up and fall in line. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/06
This school is okay, but is in serious need of improvement. The school could be much better. The entire focus of the learning curriculum is leaned towards the TAKS, the Texas Assesment of Knowledge and Skills. The AP Curriculum is limited. The district is growing, and this school does not yet know
... Read more how to deal with that growth. The district is focusing on elementary growth and ignoring classes of 35+ in the High School. Although there are some positive qualities such as a good band and well ranked academic teams, there are many bad traits too. If your child is in athletics, a large sum of money goes to that deparment. If your child is in special ed, the special ed program is top-notch. If you are uninterested in these programs, I would look elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/12/06
I was a student here for approximately 1 and 1/2 years. This was the most miserable time of my life. There was no emphasis placed on the importance of art, ONLY FOOTBALL. The teachers were so terrible that even I could have taught their remedial, simplistic curriculumn. The whole town seemed to be
... Read more trapped in a time warp dating back at least 50 years. Worst of all was the implementation of a MANDATORY uniform policy of which their was no opting out of. Unless you enjoy the idea of a substandard education and discouragement of your child's creativity, stay away. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/07/06
My children have grown up in this district and we have not experienced any problems. The administration cares about our children and that reflects in the teachers.
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Forney schools — Forney High School is located at 800 Fm 741 S, Forney TX 75126. 800 Fm 741 S is in the 75126 ZIP code in Forney, TX The school district for Forney High School is the Forney Independent School District. Forney High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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