Each of my four children have gone to Northwest. I dont believe the teachers keep a parent informed. I also dont think the teachers care to much about 'teaching'.
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
My son is a freshman this year (2008-09) and we were skeptical of the available programs offered at a 'country' school. But were we pleasantly surprised. And, the the opening of the new H.S. next year, it will improve the teacher-to-student ratio. Only problem we have seen are with the students who are
... Read more of questionable character that attend (coming with families moving out here from the 'big city'). Which is not the school's fault. Parents have to take primary responsibility for their children. But with regards to these kids... my question is, 'where are the parents!?!' Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/09
I was here my freshman year and i thought it was an amazing school.I had to transfer last year being at my new school it made me realize how great Northwest truly was. Teachers are so nice and caring that I developed a semi-friendship with some of my teachers where if I ever needed anything I could just
... Read more go to them and talk to them and they would understand me.The principle is also a great guy and very understanding and reasonable.I also thought that the academic field was excellent and even though it was challenging, it taught me a lot of what i know now.They also have a lot of electives for students who want to do different things and explore different fields whether its in fine arts, a different language, technology classes, or just basic things you need to know in life Northwest offers it all. I really recommend it. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/04/09
I'm a junior @ northwest, i've been back and forth over the past two years,. i've had a really tough time getting through school...but it's a great school,you can be who you want to be, dress how you want to dress. I also love the fact that boys are allowed to dress how they want and have their hair
... Read more as long as they want. in this school you're allowed to express individuality. I like that, i got sick of having to conform to everyone else's expectations. If i'm worried about how stupid i look in a uniform or too woorried about not being comfortable with the rules, how am i supposed to focus on my education? @ northwest i don't have to worry about that. I can be who i want to be and focus on becoming what i want. Great school. Math department hasn't done too much for me though Read less
Posted by a student on 12/12/08
Northwest is one of the best public schools I have seen in action. I was raised in private Catholic Schools and I praise Northwest.
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/08
the school overall i s a really nice school but the teachers aren't the greatest, most of them are always grumpy and in bad moods, if you don't like kids your shouldn't work with them, but that dosn't apply to all of them. its not a bad school itself and they have good intentions but some things aren't
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Posted by a student on 04/21/08
Im a senior at this school and why there si some dumb stuff that the administration does. The school has really good teachers and a great enviroment the coffee shop and library are the best.
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Posted by a student on 04/16/08
Very big school! Over all good school, as most Texas schools they need to worry less about the athletics and more on academics. We moved in the middle of the year and it was crazy. Two wonderful ladies at the school were a very big help. Nellie Oates & Maria Hernandez, I can t thank them enough
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/08
I am a senior and this school's technology progrms a excellent!
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Posted by a student on 04/15/08
I'm a freshman. I graduate in 2011 but this is a really good school. Most of the teachers care about how your grades are and really want to help you get a good grade. However, if you don't wear your id around your neck and you are walking in the hallways you might get a citation! I know it's for safety
... Read more purposes and whatnot but still. Mrs Weatherall is a really good english teacher.She's got tough love, and Mrs Fisher too! School spirit is astronomical! Football stadium is amazing. Read less
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Justin schools — Northwest High School is located at 2301 Texan Dr, Justin TX 76247. 2301 Texan Dr is in the 76247 ZIP code in Justin, TX The school district for Northwest High School is the Northwest Independent School District. Northwest High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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