We chose Clemens because of the IB program, which is great. My kids are getting an excellent education. The IB teachers are very dedicated, for the most part. The reason I didn't give the school 5 stars is because of lack of parent involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 04/23/09
We love this school. This is my daughters second year attending and I am pleased with almost all her teachers. The schools drama teacher is somewhat of a hag but other than that the school is great.
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Posted by a parent on 04/13/09
Great school with a broad range of activities and academics. I have three kids that have attended and I am very happy with the educational opportunities.
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/08
Yeah, because obviously watching drug deals go down in class is okay. Admin doesn't know what's going on, the AP program suffers, and if your kid is interested in music, join band, because Choir and the other music programs have to beg money from the Band Director.
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Posted by a student on 04/15/08
Good school but don't seem to have a good handle on discipline issues.
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Posted by a parent on 12/05/07
Samuel Clemens HS is a great school and overcrowding is not an issue, due to the opening of another HS in the district. Many things have changed since 2003, when many of these reviews were initially posted. The teachers are some of the best and they truly care about their students. Athletics are over
... Read more emphasized at all Texas schools with winning traditions, which Clemens normally has. Student to teacher ratio is great. Administration places a strong emphasis on discipline, but are willing to work with parents and student that are having problems. The small town atmosphere is what makes it a great place to live, actually. Are there better schools, of course, but Clemens is still exceptional, IMO! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 11/16/07
Samuel Clemens is a wonderful high shcool full of diversity, and cultural awareness. Its located in a great town with a wonderful community feel. They offer plenty of AP courses, and a solid accidemic foundation for college bound kids, in a safe inviornment.
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Posted by a parent on 04/30/06
Clemens overall is great. Teachers give one-on-one help, and my daughter has received a GREAT education from this school and this district. Our family does not care for the principal, for he is extremely dishonest.
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Posted by a parent on 08/05/05
It is a school that offers quite a bit for its students. Principal is a little quirky but he is nice. Only downfall is the small town atmosphere.
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Posted by a former student on 04/12/05
I have child attending SC and am not very pleased with the program. Maybe the overcrowding is a factor. But I do know that my child is very frustrated with the experience. There are students who break the rules especially the dress code that are not disciplined while others appear to be singled out
... Read more for every infration. There appears to be alot of favoritism in this district at all levels of education. I think that parent involvment is very low due to either personal circumstances and the feeling that the district does not care what the families have to say. I really wish I could afford to send my child to a private school for a better academic education. Read less
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Schertz schools — Samuel Clemens High School is located at 1001 Elbel Rd, Schertz TX 78154. 1001 Elbel Rd is in the 78154 ZIP code in Schertz, TX The school district for Samuel Clemens High School is the Schertz - Cibolo - University City Isd. Samuel Clemens High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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