I was struggling in school, and a few teachers worked with me and created a safe environment where I felt successful. My parents and I had several ridiculous conferences with administration to discuss the teachers that would not work with me. The teachers wouldn't listen to what I needed and administration
... Read more wouldn't listen to my parents. All they would say is they had confidence in their teachers. The meeting would be twisted away from the true situation and blame was put on me and my parents. I thought at those meetings both sides needed to work on the problem. I would go to another school, but we can't afford it. If you have experienced horrible teachers, rate them at ratemyteacher.com. Maybe administration will listen to the students and parents this way and fire the incompetent teachers. Smithson Valley should have higher expectations. All their efforts seem to be toward sports. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/23/09
I think this school is very uptight and well kept. It also has very nice and interesting teachers , they will always help you when you need something. The rules are strict here so you have to follow them well.
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Posted by a student on 08/02/09
This is the best school i have ever attended. All the teachers and students are both great. The clubs and athletics programs can't get any better. KEEP GOING SVHS!
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Posted by a student on 06/25/09
Our kids came from a small public school in Europe, and although change is tough for any kids- they settled right in within the first few weeks. There really is something for everyone. My child participates in Navy JROTC and loves every minute of it. Even as massive as the school is, the councilors sat
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Posted by a parent on 05/12/09
The school has good quality with mostly well behaved learning students.
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Posted by a student on 02/25/09
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! We could not ask for more. My child is taking dual credit courses as a Sophomore and is prepared for college already. There is a club or group for everyone. We moved here from a larger school district in San Antonio and did not know that this level of personal attention
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/08
When I first got here, I was overwhelmed my the massiveness of the school. But now, I realize that that is a very good thing! There are literally dozens of clubs; there's something for everyone! School spirit is high and there's plenty of opportunities to meet new people.
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This school is the best school I have been to in my life. KEEP GOING STRONG
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Posted by a student on 10/10/07
The School is great, however class sizes for the 2007-2008 year are horrible. All of my son's classes are filled or over crowded. .
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English as Second Language
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Spring Branch schools — Smithson Valley High School is located at 14001 Highway 46 W, Spring Branch TX 78070. 14001 Highway 46 W is in the 78070 ZIP code in Spring Branch, TX The school district for Smithson Valley High School is the Comal Independent School District. Smithson Valley High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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