I fell the teachers are above average and my children are safe and have a great learning environment, I am especially impressed with the music(band) and computer technology areas
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
I am a sophomore at this school, and it's not a great school. I agree with everyone else, there is far more emphasis put on athleticism than there is for academics. The principal is an ex-NFL star, so of course, academics are going to go by the wayside. If you're in any gym/athletic class, expect to
... Read more have your basic rights usurped. Most of us only have 1 book, and that is a science class. There are sad excuses of educators here. Unless you're in an Advanced Placement class, don't expect to be given a reason as to why what you're being tested on is important. If you're not in the 'in-crowd', A.K.A the students with designer purses and brand new cars in the school parking lot, you're viewed as nobody. Most students here think too highly of themselves. Teachers are not great either. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/18/08
I currently go to JHS and I personaly think we could use some more well educated, proffesional teachers. Other than that, I think the school offers great oppurtunites and a very wide variety of classes.
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Posted by a student on 08/01/08
I attended school here and it was ok. Joshua could use some more good teachers. Not all the teachers are bad, there are some that really take the time to help the students. Others think that just because your in athletics, means that you think your automatically supposed to pass. Well, they need to wake
... Read more up because I certainly was not like that. I was in cheerleading, softball, and volleyball and I actually had a teacher tell me (along with the class) that she did not like athletes or cheerleaders. My opinion is great if you do, great if you don't-everyone's entitled to their opinion. I do think that Joshua is more about athletics than academics. Hey, that could be a good thing sometimes too-at least they may not be doing drugs or something else. I think every school has their ups and downs. You won't know till you try it. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/11/07
I am currently a student at joshua High school..well kind of ...you see I moved to a school in oklahoma,and well I didn't really appreciate Joshua High school until now! I thought what a lot of people thought on these reviews I thought the school payed to much attention to football. Also that we could
... Read more pay more attention to funding our academics and maybe some other sports. I also thought some of the teachers could use improving; but dont we all need improving? I believe Joshua High School is a fantastic school for you'r kids. I would not trade me experience there for any other school. The students are very nice, and are excepting to other people. If you are looking for a school for you'r kids this is school is worth sending your child to! Thanks and God bless! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/11/06
It is a pretty good school for a public school. The extra curricular activities are getting a lot better. The school has come a long way.
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Posted by a student on 04/02/06
Comparable to schools within the area. Extracurricular programs are a plus as students can shoose to be as involved as they want to be. Parental involvement is strong as would be expected in a rural small town environmant.
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Posted by a parent on 02/28/06
I love going to this school because there are great teachers who really appreciate who the students are.
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Posted by a student on 02/10/06
This school is a great place to learn. Most of the students have lived almost all their lives, and have life-long friends. The school has great programs for every kind of teenager. The students are encouraged to do great in everything that they do. The number of extracurricular activities is numerous.
... Read more Like the band, colorguard, NJROTC, dance team, athletics, cheerleaders and many other organizations. I am proud to live in a town where the High School is doing great things and bringing home championships. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/05
I graduated from Joshua in 2004. The main problem at this school is what everyone else said, we put too much emphasis on football and other sports. There is more to life than just sports. The academic clubs and other non-sport activities barely get any funding. And the school needs to spend more money
... Read more on academics in general and making more room for the students. If you get the right teachers here, you will get a wonderful education. The students tend to be extremely clique-y, which can make new students feel left out. Joshua just needs to make changes. Read less
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Joshua schools — Joshua High School is located at 909 S Broadway St, Joshua TX 76058. 909 S Broadway St is in the 76058 ZIP code in Joshua, TX The school district for Joshua High School is the Joshua Independent School District. Joshua High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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