Science Department
Strengths
some of the teachers knew how to make their classes very engaging with experiments or open forums
Areas of improvements
some teachers weren't well knowledged and seemed more confused than the students at some points
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I enjoyed AP Chem with Dr. Vest because she made the class seem relevant, and she was so personable.
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Math Department
Strengths
most of the teachers really took the time to help their students
Areas of improvements
some teachers were not very flexible
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I enjoyed AP Calc BC with Ms. Linden because she is so engaging and her assignments really helped us learn the material well.
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History Department
Strengths
teachers were very well knowledged
Areas of improvements
some of the assignments were disorganized
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Favorite course
I enjoyed APUSH with Dr. Fulwider because he was very engaging. I was never once bored in his class.
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I enjoyed my APUSH textbook senior year. I forget the name but it had a green cover, and the author was brilliant.
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English Department
Strengths
Teachers really care about each student, and the writing program is very strong
Areas of improvements
There was a major difference between honors and regular classes
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Favorite course
AP Lit with Mrs. Meltesen because she took the time to work one on one with me to improve my writing.
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The Scarlet Letter because it was provocative and very intellectually engaging
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College Counseling
Strengths
They really took the time to understand each student beyond their resume.
Areas of improvements
Some of the college counselor's didn't put as much effort into reading the students' essays.
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My essay writing is up to standard, and I have developed good study habits that have really been beneficial here.
Which courses in particular prepared you well for your university experience?
AP Calc BC, APUSH, AP Stat
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Administration
Strengths
They took a lot of feedback from students.
Areas of improvements
Their communication wasn't that great at points; for example, the gender policy.
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Overall
Strengths
The teachers really care about each student and the community was very tight knit.
Areas of improvements
The science department could use some improvement.
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You will come out a more confident woman than you came in as.
Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
My favorite teacher was Robert Womack because his classes were very engaging and you could tell he was very interested in AP Art History.
What courses would you recommend?
I recommend AP Calc BC with Ms. Linden and AP Statistics with Ms. Heath.
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