Obviously your new to the school. The drug problem wasn't that bad when I went there not oo long ago and actually that have police dogs that sniff the lockers between classes. If your worried about it follow students before and after school. Most Students there aren't going to bring it to school.
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Posted by a other on 06/16/09
Administration is overly concerned with test scores to the point that it is detrimental to the overall education of the students. The teachers do a great job communicating with the parents as well as giving them opportunities for success. The athletics program is hindered by poor administrative support
... Read more but manage to compete at a high level despite their circumstances. The cougar pride band program is exceptional and has much of the support from administration as well as parents. I am very pleased with the school as a whole but if I were to change anything, it would be to change priorities from TAKS scores to actual education. Read less
Tomball high school is overcrowded but the school is great.
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Posted by a parent on 01/02/08
I have personally attended THS and I think that our school is top quality. Our UIL programs are top notch and that the Tomball Cougar Pride Marching Band is extrodary. We have acheived UIL sweepsakes in Marching and Concert. Our two new directors have helped over and beyond. This program is highly recommed
... Read more and the children learn responsablity and disapline. Also the Tomball FFA Chapter is fantastic. They are one of the highest awarded chapter in the state and this January, we raised over $300,000 at our project show and sale. The AP classes are extreamly helpful and the parents are very involved and I would recommend this school to any parent. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/21/07
The overall quality of the school is good. The teachers are very good and there are a lot of fine students at the school. However, electives are limited. The only musical instrument program requires a student to be in the marching band. There is no symphony. There is a heavy emphasis on football
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Posted by a parent on 04/30/06
I enjoyed working there. I don't know a lot about the current administration. Parental involvement was fairly high, and most students seemed motivated.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/20/05
1.5 yrs now at THS and I have found that the e-mail notification is very helpful. I receive 3 different e-mails each a different report. One is the grade, attendance and detailed assisgnment/missising assisgnment with grade. Teachers have been very responsive when I leave phone messages or a hand
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/05
A huge percentage of students at tomball high school are involved in extracurricular programs. The staff strives to work in harmony to incorporate academics and extracurricular events. Students have the opportunity to excell in a number of different areas and there are many programs for them to access.
... Read more Guidance counselors strive to place students in appropriately challenging classes and help students through difficult stages when they are overwhelmed by difficult courses. UIL and athletic coaches challenge students to be physically and mentally alert and sharp and to be the best they can at all times. The administrators support the teachers, recognizing teachers need to support students and administrators strive to keep teacher morale high. Read less
Posted by a administrator on 08/20/05
The Tomball High School Band Program, it's bands administration, and the school's principal has been a huge disappointment. I cannot honestly recommend this high school with a clear conscious.
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Tomball schools — Tomball High School is located at 30330 Quinn Rd, Tomball TX 77375. 30330 Quinn Rd is in the 77375 ZIP code in Tomball, TX The school district for Tomball High School is the Tomball Independent School District. Tomball High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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