Personally it can be ok but I just thinki the people in the school talk down on people too much and thats what drives students away and its ok sometimes but time goes slow.
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Posted by a student on 04/27/09
SMHS has some good teachers but it doesn't seem that they are well-supported or is the administration (especially the principal) very concerned about education. This is especially disappointing for a 'college-town' where the high school could be taking full advantage of having a university connection
... Read more with a well establish College of Education at Texas State University. There is an overemphasis on teaching for TAKS test performance and also with athletics (i.e., the football program). While one might hope that a new high school facility scheduled to open next year will mean better education, I have my doubts considering the misplaced focus of the current administration and the lack of respect toward students and parents. Parents who believe in public education ought to consider other options for their children's education if the mission/vision for the new high school does not change substantially. SMHS does little to prepare its best students! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/07
Good school considering how big it is; large population of low income students makes it difficult for students who are serious about their education. Teachers are responsive and most strive for quality. School is hampered by lack of funding for the arts and there is a good band but no orchestra program.
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Posted by a parent on 02/09/06
Good programs, and opportunities available for students. Can also take courses at Texas State.
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Posted by a parent on 02/01/06
SMHS, although far from 'perfect', worked with us on meeting the needs of our children. If your child needs to be challenged, take advantage of the AP courses and exams, Credit-By-Exams, Dual Enrollment with ACC (almost free!) and TxState classes. Our sons were able to begin college as juniors upon
... Read more graduation. It would be wonderful if all AP students were serious about their classes. Better results would be obtained. Extracurricular activities are readily available to the students, and were a huge part of our sons' education and life experience. Band, Debate, Student Council, Bus. Prof of America, FBLA, NHS...all were great experiences. One of the most frustrating things about SMHS was trying to get parental involvement going through PTSO, PTSA. I currently attend Booster meetings in order to try to recruit more parents, students and teachers into PTSA. Everyone is busy, and I suppose they think HS will take care of itself. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/05
San Marcos High has such a bad feeling about it. The new TAKS implementation has had teachers stressing out about the test than most students, leaving little or no attention for individual students. The school is so old it's a good thing the new high school is being built which will be available for
... Read more use in 2006. As a student in class of 2005 I hope that the oncoming middle school students can put up with it as they will take the place of the current highschool system. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/21/05
This school is so ran down. As a student I know everything that goes on. There are fights everyday, drugs are always being sold, the teachers dont care about the students. I can only name one that cares. The buliding is falling apart. Are walls cause cancer! Changes need to be made.
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Posted by a parent on 12/24/04
I think the teachers and principles should apply more attention to helping kids learn material in all subjects before passing studens to next grade. They can do better and not miss out on next subject. I think this is where students start to go bad and give up.
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Posted by a parent on 10/11/04
The High School academic curriculum is generally okay. Why? because most tests students take are state required and faculty/students do not have a choice but to teach and learn the material. However, San Marcos is a football town and in addition, a lot of other extra curricular activities draw the
... Read more focus away from what is most significant; our kids heatlh, safety, and education. As concerned parents and school faculty the focus should be directed to the school board pushing for a better environment while simultaneously educating their students in and outside the classroom. If the parents and faculty do not respond, who will? The school board needs major re-working to set new innovative and productive goals. The school is old and falling apart which helps the bad environment. Students degrade the school all the time. New Leaders schould arise, new actions should be taken, thus, new things shall prevail. -college freshman Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/01/04
I am returning to SMHS as a senior. How are we supposed to feel safe when kids are bringing guns and bombs to school? This school is falling apart, very unorganized and there are about 1 or 2 teachers here that care about you. If this school cared about the academics as much as they did the athletic
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San Marcos schools — San Marcos High School is located at 1301 State Highway 123, San Marcos TX 78666. 1301 State Highway 123 is in the 78666 ZIP code in San Marcos, TX The school district for San Marcos High School is the San Marcos Cons Independent School District. San Marcos High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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