Have better programs for students and opportunties.
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Posted by a student on 05/03/09
I am a student at Terrell High and I love it. Everyone keeps saying that unless you have money then you can't make it Terrell. The truth is, alot of the kids at Terrell don't have money. This school has problems just like any school. The greatest thing about Terrell High is the diversity. There are alot
... Read more of teachers who care about the students and some that may not. Overall when I graduate, I'm truly going to miss Terrell High School. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/28/09
I enjoyed every day i spent at Terrell High School....most of the faculty was nice and i had a wonderful four years at Terrell High and if I could go back I would deffinatly go another four years! CLASS OF '08'!
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Posted by a other on 06/14/08
I am a current student at Terrell High School, and I would have to say that the previous reviews are all, in themselves, very accurate and can give you a rather unique insight to our school. THS can be a great school, if you have money or a name and if you, in some way, participate in athletic or band
... Read more activities. If not, then you are very likely to be overlooked, especially if you do not qualify or wish to participate in advanced learning classes. There are a few teachers at THS whom I feel actually care for the quality of education that the children receive, and many, I believe, that care more about themselves. There are many disciplinary problems at our school, and often it seems that they care more about dress code then our education. There is a very negative stigma associated with receiving an education in Terrell High School, the students there know this, and we often refer to our experience as receiving that good ol Terrell edge-a-mu-cation . It is not impossible to become a well rounded individual here, just very unlikely. Read less
I am a Terrell High Mom, a pre-ap mom, a band mom, a volleyball mom, basketball mom, track mom, and hopefully a softball mom. and my daughter is smart, athletic, and beautiful and I've never heard any complaints, seen any notes, dtentions, referrals, or bad grades on report cards sent home. I've meet
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Posted by a parent on 08/13/05
Daughters went for 1 year. Bus system failed to pick up my kids numerous times. Never had any problems beyond that.
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Posted by a parent on 03/15/05
I am a former student and attended the Terrell Schools from kindagarten up and I loved them. I am a white male and the diversity of the school district was one of the best experiences of my life. The people of Terrell and my fellow friends are all some of the nicest people in the county if not the
... Read more metro area. I learned to write in cursive by second grade. Their AIMS program is unmatched by any school in the country. I would urge anyone that's moving to the area to attend this school and to live in the Terrell area, it is unmatched in quality and friendship. I'll have memories for a lifetime. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/04/05
I agree with only one of the reveiws, the one that states wealth in a plus. Also if your a home grown child you will do well, transplants don't have a chance in this school was stated well. If your not wealthy or born and bread in this area move on. Help your children by not allowing them to attend Terrell
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English
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Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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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;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Terrell schools — Terrell High School is located at 400 Poetry Rd, Terrell TX 75160. 400 Poetry Rd is in the 75160 ZIP code in Terrell, TX The school district for Terrell High School is the Terrell Independent School District. Terrell High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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