The school district should replace the administration at this school. The other schools in the district easily out perform this school in TEA scores, for no apparent reason other than poor discipline, and weak leadership. The children are the same kids that ranked well at the elementary schools and
... Read more HS, but they are lost, uninspired or too anxious about this junior school environment to do well here. This is a smart and savvy district. I'm not quite sure why they have given up on AHJS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/09
I personally loved this school, and the english and art departments are amazing. The GT/PreAP department was great for me, too. But I will agree that socially some kids are picked on endlessly.
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Posted by a student on 08/05/09
I am so disappointed in this school. Students are rude and unruly, the administation is weak to non-existent, and teachers teach to the lowest common denominator. Disuptive kids in classes ruin learning for good kids. Technology is unavailable. The few good teachers are so outnumbered they might
... Read more as well not be there. We are going to St. Lukes until high school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/09
the teachers fall short of expectations and so to the councilers. Out of all the administration, i'm most let down by the principal and councilers. The students are racist and the teachers do nothing to stop them..
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Posted by a parent on 06/14/09
For those of us who have been around awhile, the change has beem heartbreaking. 5 years ago the school was full of dedicated, caring, experienced teachers. The massive exodus of these teachers since the arrival of the new administration has left the school with teachers who are there just for the paycheck,
... Read more who have no classroom management skills, who are more concerned about being cool and popular with the kids than actually having the kids actually learn anything. There are notable exeptions of course, but they are few and far between. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/09
I agree administration is terrible. They act like the just starting running this school yesterday. The peer pressure is extremely high for girls. You would expect this for 11-13 year old girls, but it's absoulutely awful They were trying to institute a no bully team and that was a JOKE. I hope that
... Read more in 7 years, when my youngest gets to the Jr. School, they have a new Principal and new teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
The lack of real leadership at this school is the failing point of this school. The kids flaunt the rules, from dress code, bullying, profanity, and ludeness, to cell phones in class. The good teachers are outnumbered by unruly children, apathetic peers, and absentee administration. We are private
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
Alamo Heights is a private school feel in a public school. The teachers and faculty are first rate. The children are quality kids with amazing potential. There are activities for all personalities to be involved in. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in all school activities.
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
Socially, this is a really hard school for any student. A lot of kids are picked on. Competition for social standing is especially strong among the girls. Very little individual attention or encouragement from teachers. Terrible school for kids with special needs. Find another school. That's what
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/08
Great school with great traditions and parent support. Too bad the new peincipal does not get either the traditions or the parent support.
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San Antonio schools — Alamo Heights Junior High School is located at 7607 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio TX 78209. 7607 N New Braunfels Ave is in the 78209 ZIP code in San Antonio, TX The school district for Alamo Heights Junior High School is the Alamo Heights Independent School District. Alamo Heights Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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