It is crowded, and moving the 9th graders was part of the plan to aleviate that crowding by taking ovre the old ninth grade center next door. Give them a break, this was the first year and I'm sure bugs are still being worked out. Academics are just as important as football at Georgetown. The new 9th
... Read more grade center is only the first phase in a building a second,new high school and will be added to as Gtown reaches set population marks. My kids aren't athletic, and find plenty of activities to participate in. And the school is quite receptive to sponsoring new clubs if the kids suggest them. My kid is a senior, and every year there has been a new activity added. We have a new principal and he is very open to concerns and suggestions. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/08
crowded, they have a great new building, but only for 9th graders,,,,guess football is more important than academics. Sports are great, but in Georgetown, its sports or die.
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
I was a student at Georgetown High School and I had a chance to get to know some of the best teachers in the world there. However I did encounter some problems with the administration.
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Posted by a student on 07/17/08
I have been very impressed with Randy Wiesenger as he is very knowledgeable and maintains an open door policy with all of the parents. The administrative team was very helpful to us as parents.
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Posted by a other on 06/08/08
We moved to Gtown from the Austin area, where our sons attended private school until 8th grade. We visited several area school districts before finding Gtown right up the road. The principals and counselors were friendly, honest and helpful. They are truly committed to educating EVERY child, not just
... Read more the high achievers. I have two sons, a high achiever and a less ambitious child. I would not have worried about my high achiever, because I know he is also a self starter who would flourish anywhere, but at GHS, both sons have been able to find their way. GHS offers AP and ACC classes to any student that wants to try, and provides a caring, supportive environment that values the kid. Both boys are on track to graduate early, and are educated and self-assured. (And 11 million for a football stadium to replace a 50-yr-old field is a small price). Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
School spends too much on football, 11million for new stadium. Dress code not inforced, current location over crowded, too many gangs. Some great teachers, some should be terminated.
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Posted by a parent on 05/19/08
The teachers are very good for the most part, but the administration is definitely lacking in knowledge about how to make a great school. Their main concern is for the lowest achieving students. They do very little for the high achieving students.
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/08
My Family moved out of Georgetown for employment. Talk about not knowing what you have until it is gone! My oldest has moved back and is staying with family because of the higher educational challenge and the teachers' interest in student success that is evident in Georgetown Schools. A range of programs
... Read more exist within the school and are available to all students. Become a pilot, achieve your CNA designation, Microsoft MOUS certification, attend college courses while in high school-the school pays for it! Take AP classes, get a beautician license. Yes, the school is getting big at 2000 students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/06/07
I am overwhelmed at the number of students in this school. I do not see discipline or any type of dress code at all. I do not feel that the students get the proper attention from their teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 10/17/06
Georgetown High School is a fantastic environment for children. Teachers care about the kids and are passionate about education. The extracurricular activites are plentiful and well organized, and there is always a parent volunteer around the corner or down the hall.
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Georgetown schools — Georgetown High School is located at 2211 N Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626. 2211 N Austin Ave is in the 78626 ZIP code in Georgetown, TX The school district for Georgetown High School is the Georgetown Independent School District. Georgetown High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 10 - 12.
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