Georgetown High School

This school is such a mess. They turn a blind eye & a deaf ear to Juvenile Delinquents, all the while, Punishing Good kids who work hard & earn good,even exemplary grades, for being Stupid Once! They have children do the punishment set forth by the school & Say all is A-OK, nothing further is required... Then turn the children over to the authorities, where the children are then Branded as Trouble making Gang Members(insert loud cough) & are placed on Probation etc. & treated like your common Criminal. Yeah, now That's the way to get children to Want to Stay in School...Kicking them while they are down. Schools have Too Much Power!

I second the comment on the band program. I have seen that happen, in certain sections, first hand. In fact, from what I understand in one instance the private lessons were even being taught by a band tech paid by GPAA. He was let go last month for that.......but the issue still remains. You PAY, or you don't play.....well, you don't get very good positions anyway. I sure wish that I knew how to get in touch with the parent that made the previous comment. If we would all stand together, maybe we could change what is happening to our children. Trust me.......my voice has been heard! But, I am only one........
—Submitted by a parent

School says it is no tolerance for bullies but do nothing but turn their heads to issues. Teachers are being laid off while expensive sports projects and administration is left alone. All extra programs are PAY or get left behind! Forget about NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND! Band programs want parents to play to pay and then expect private lessons or your child is left behind. Band teachers don't teach each day and don't teach all bands at high school levels. Other athletic programs select only those who pay big $$ to play outside and inside of school. Very dissatisfied.
—Submitted by a parent

School district and especially the high school have taken a dramatic turn for the worse in the last 3 years. Administration places very little emphasis on preparing the kids for life after high school. Little discipline or high standards. Very disappointed in the education my two kids received.
—Submitted by a teacher

It is crowded, and moving the 9th graders was part of the plan to aleviate that crowding by taking ovre the old ninth grade center next door. Give them a break, this was the first year and I'm sure bugs are still being worked out. Academics are just as important as football at Georgetown. The new 9th grade center is only the first phase in a building a second,new high school and will be added to as Gtown reaches set population marks. My kids aren't athletic, and find plenty of activities to participate in. And the school is quite receptive to sponsoring new clubs if the kids suggest them. My kid is a senior, and every year there has been a new activity added. We have a new principal and he is very open to concerns and suggestions.
—Submitted by a parent

crowded, they have a great new building, but only for 9th graders,,,,guess football is more important than academics. Sports are great, but in Georgetown, its sports or die.
—Submitted by a parent

I was a student at Georgetown High School and I had a chance to get to know some of the best teachers in the world there. However I did encounter some problems with the administration.
—Submitted by a student

I have been very impressed with Randy Wiesenger as he is very knowledgeable and maintains an open door policy with all of the parents. The administrative team was very helpful to us as parents.

We moved to Gtown from the Austin area, where our sons attended private school until 8th grade. We visited several area school districts before finding Gtown right up the road. The principals and counselors were friendly, honest and helpful. They are truly committed to educating EVERY child, not just the high achievers. I have two sons, a high achiever and a less ambitious child. I would not have worried about my high achiever, because I know he is also a self starter who would flourish anywhere, but at GHS, both sons have been able to find their way. GHS offers AP and ACC classes to any student that wants to try, and provides a caring, supportive environment that values the kid. Both boys are on track to graduate early, and are educated and self-assured. (And 11 million for a football stadium to replace a 50-yr-old field is a small price).
—Submitted by a parent

School spends too much on football, 11million for new stadium. Dress code not inforced, current location over crowded, too many gangs. Some great teachers, some should be terminated.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers are very good for the most part, but the administration is definitely lacking in knowledge about how to make a great school. Their main concern is for the lowest achieving students. They do very little for the high achieving students.
—Submitted by a parent

My Family moved out of Georgetown for employment. Talk about not knowing what you have until it is gone! My oldest has moved back and is staying with family because of the higher educational challenge and the teachers' interest in student success that is evident in Georgetown Schools. A range of programs exist within the school and are available to all students. Become a pilot, achieve your CNA designation, Microsoft MOUS certification, attend college courses while in high school-the school pays for it! Take AP classes, get a beautician license. Yes, the school is getting big at 2000 students.
—Submitted by Cheryl V., a parent

I am overwhelmed at the number of students in this school. I do not see discipline or any type of dress code at all. I do not feel that the students get the proper attention from their teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

Georgetown High School is a fantastic environment for children. Teachers care about the kids and are passionate about education. The extracurricular activites are plentiful and well organized, and there is always a parent volunteer around the corner or down the hall.
—Submitted by a former student

When my only child started school in Round Rock, their schools started to decrease so I moved to Georgetown, hoping for my child to receive as much knowledge as possible within the schools. I could have not made a better choice for my son. He loves the teachers in Georgetown. They are so open to the students by sharing their lives with them and it made my son feel like he had family away from school. The extracurricular activities play a major part in my son's life and the coaches and directors bend over backwards to make sure he is the best to his ability. I recommend Georgetown High to all who are searching for a very diverse student population and amazing teachers that will giving your child all and more that is needed for the future.
—Submitted by a parent