Majority of time, money and energy spent on Athletics and Agriculture programs. Academics takes a back seat. Teachers try hard but don't have all the resources they need. Due to school size and re-districting, athletes are required to travel long distances and have many very late nights.
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/06
Ponder High School has been beneficial to our child. He has a close group of friends who spur each other on academically. I notice that the teachers seem interested in the proper development of each child. We also have a lot of confidence in the counselor, who seems to be bending over backward to carefully
... Read more advise my child in course selection etc., as he aims for college in the future. Sports are highly valued at this school, but academic competition is also available and supported by the teachers. Negatively, a few of his teachers have seemed lack enthusiasm for their subjects. There are not a lot of opportunities for parents to be involved in this school, aside from attendance at athletic events and fund-raising. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/06
I have always been pleased with the teaching staff and class sizes of Ponder High, I do however feel that there are not enough extra carricular activities but I attribute that to the size of the school. On the down side, if you are not one of the more active parents or your child does not excel in basketball
... Read more you are not treated the same by the staff and other parents of those students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/04
PHS is the greatest school on the planet, what it lacks in size it makes up for in character and tradition. It has an excellent sports program and its acedimic insturctors are superb. I will state again that it is the number one school in the state, country, and planet.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/04
As the parent of three past students and one current student at Ponder High School, I have been very pleased with the overall experience. There is personal involvement with the principal and teachers. If I have a problem, and I call or write in to complain, I know I will receive a personal reply and
... Read more swift response to the situation. Your child's school experience is determined by you and your child. Be visible and involved in your community, and in your child's schoolwork. Brains and drive come from within. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
As a parent with a student at Ponder High and educator for 15 years (in a couple of other districts), I have been pleased with teachers' knowledge of subject area,the use of different approaches and techniques used to enable all students to learn and enjoy learning, and rapport with students and parents.For
... Read more a small 2AA school there are several sports and academic teams available. Problems such as dress code, drugs, tardiness, etc. are handled quickly and without disturbing the learning environment for those not involved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/04
Most of the rules are unfair to the students. Parents get no says so in anything. The student dress code is not updated. There are not many choices for extra curricular activities like there aren't many different sports they can play or languages they can learn. In 7th, 8th, and 9th grade there is no
... Read more study hall which would be useful to the students. The only thing I really like are the teachers and the class sizes. Read less
Accounting, Agriculture Education, Drafting, Health, Phys Ed
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science, Internet/Web Site
Fine Arts
Drama
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Advanced Placement
Math, Science
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Ponder schools — Ponder High School is located at 300 W Bailey St, Ponder TX 76259. 300 W Bailey St is in the 76259 ZIP code in Ponder, TX The school district for Ponder High School is the Ponder Independent School District. Ponder High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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