My child has been in CISD for 12 years and will be a senior at Canyon. I find many of the teachers and administration to be very rude. They seem to have two sets of rules and dress codes depending on who you are (athlete or cheerleader). Their girls sports programs are extremely competitive and basically
... Read more your child has to seek outside training at an early age to learn the skills because they do not teach them in the school. My child loves the school - not sure why - because I loathe it. Graduation will be bitter sweet. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/28/09
We are very happy with CHS. Two of our children have graduated with honors and excelled in college. The school has good/caring teachers and principals. Excellent extracurricular programs if the children want to get involved. I never heard our children even mention bullying.
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
Some of the staff is very rude. We are ex military and my kids changed schools frequently but this is the worse school we been in. Nobody seems to care about anything. I never get a straight answer to anything, not much is done about bullying, they took my daughter out her pre ap class without telling
... Read more me or her.....I could go on and on......bottom line....I feel it is not a safe place for my daughter and I am seriously considering taking my daughter out. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
We are new to the area and my son attends this school. He feels very comfortable with all of his teachers, and they have a new principal who used to be my son's jr high principal in another city. Teachers are very responsive to my son's needs and supportive. My son likes the relaxed atmosphere and
... Read more has not encountered any issues from being the 'new kid' in school. So far, so good! The school is undergoing additional renovation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
satisfactory I see no personal involvement from teachers. Shouldn't they identify and notify a parent if a student is failing?
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/08
As a former student, and witness to the steps this campus takes to ensure safety and security in trying times, I can honestly say that this school is doing a good job educating kids despite enormous population growth Rules and policies are reviewed and revised every year by the scool board in response
... Read more to new issues. My overall experience was good and my first two years in university were made all too easy thanks to the edcucation I recieved at this high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/12/08
I have talked to the office staff with my children and they are very rude people. They do not respect my kids in any way and they talk to them as if they were four but worse, the rules and policy here at this school is horrible and should be revised. But the classes, some teachers, and the friends
... Read more my children has made are fine. I like this school except for the staff and rules. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/08
We moved to New Braunfels this year and my daughter is a freshman and I must say that Canyon is the worst experience we've ever had. There is definitely a bullying issue at this school and the teachers, staff and principal just seem to turn the other way and let this stuff happen. Its almost as if the
... Read more students run this school. My child is a good student with a great personality and has been bullied and tormented by some of the girls at this school from day one. Talking to the principal sure didnt help anything, the incidents kept right on happening. We have since removed our child from this school and I wouldnt recommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/07
I can only say that two of my children were very unhappy with some of the front office staff and counselors. In my experience with going with my children to talk to the counselors, I always felt like they were being forced to assist my children. I was sadden to see what my children were going through,
... Read more and this was with my children taking AP-Courses and being in athletics. Well, both of my children graduated & are moving on . It is disapointing as a parent to see this happen to your children. I hope to see a change with the new leadership at CHS. All children should be treated with respspect and also given the correct information to succeed. Parents, counselors should be their to guide our children, not let them guide themselves. Always be there for your child.. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
We moved to New Braunfels last summer and our daughter enrolled as a freshman at Canyon in the fall. The transition has been smooth. Some classes have been challenging, but the teachers have been available for tutoring if needed. In fact, our daughter plans to take some Pre-AP courses next year at
... Read more the recommendation of her teachers. She is also a member of the band, an excellent organization. Canyon has countless activities available to students in a variety of areas. Parents are very involved at Canyon High. Even though we are new to the community, it is very evident that students have the support of their parents and the community at-large in all of their endeavors. My daughter felt very accepted and welcomed at Canyon High. There are sub-groups within the school, but everyone seems to have a level of tolerance for one another that is rare at the high school level. Read less
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Adult Education Classes
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English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
New Braunfels schools — Canyon High School is located at 1510 Ih 35 East, New Braunfels TX 78130. 1510 Ih 35 East is in the 78130 ZIP code in New Braunfels, TX The school district for Canyon High School is the Comal Independent School District. Canyon High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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