Williams is jsut like any other high school in the nation. Like all, we do have tensions between students, but we also have extremely intelligent, dedicated, and gifted students. The teachers here are very nice and always seem to be eager to help. The one thing that I would like to see changed is the
... Read more disciplinary procedures in order to stop fights. Also, it wouldn't hurt if the cockroach problem was fixed, but then again, all areas have some type of bug issues Read less
Posted by a student on 05/23/08
Teachers at Williams are awesome! They are firm, but fair and I'm confident they are committed to providing the best education possible to all the students. Thank you Williams!
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Posted by a parent on 12/05/07
I am currently a student here at Williams (seriously). I must say, that if you are contemplating transferring your child to another, don't. Williams, though it can be a little rough, is a very diverse environment. The large saturation of various races is a wonderful environment for a teenager to learn
... Read more to function in. The teachers can be strict, but what high school doesn't have those types of teachers? (I also think it's a sort of conditioning that they've learn from working at the school for so long...) We have numerous sports programs that are doing well (though some aren't in season right now) and the music programs are fantastic. Our band recently got straight 1 ratings at UIL Marching Competition and we found out that we have the top string bass player in Region 25! Williams is actually a wonderful school, so please, allow your child to attend. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/26/07
This is my son's second year at Williams. I think the majority of the teachers are sincerely interested in teaching the students. There are always a few that really don't care. I've encountered both types but I must say each time I've e-mailed teachers they have responded. Most respond the same day and
... Read more I've e-mailed quite a few. There are a few clubs available to the kids but they could use many more. The parental involvement is also lacking. Fighting is a problem there as well. However in general I am pleased with my son's progress there and he did pass the TAKS without any problems. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
I have found a mixture of caring teachers and completely apathetic ones. It is virtually impossible to stay on top of things if your child is having any problems at allacademically or otherwise because the right hand is clueless about what the left hand is doing. The principal is trying and does care
... Read more but progress is difficult with the lack of support from staff and PISD administration. We also removed our son but our daughter remains and is doing pretty well despite the daily distractions. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/06
Good school and teachers but has problems with daily fights between students.
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Posted by a student on 10/06/05
I have one child at this school and one who attended the previous two years. We found the teachers to be very caring and helpful - going out of their way to see that our children were sucessful. This school does have a reputation as being 'rough' - I suspect this is primarily because the number of
... Read more minority students compared to others in the area, however, we are not a minority and had absolutely no problems here or issues with the safety of our kids, nor do I know anyone else that has. We love the area we live in and feel the schools here are great! Read less
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Plano schools — Williams High School is located at 1717 17th St, Plano TX 75074. 1717 17th St is in the 75074 ZIP code in Plano, TX The school district for Williams High School is the Plano Independent School District. Williams High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 10.
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