Foster High School

If you send your kids to this school, parent involvement is a must or they will get lost in the crowd. There are some wonderful teachers at this school that are very passionate about teaching, even with all the budget cuts across the state. Luckily we haven't seen many cuts at this school like most of the schools in Katy. There are positives and negatives at this school just like there are at all schools and you get out what you put into to. Again, you have to get involved at the parent level. The counselors are iffy and the principal has one foot out the door, thankfully!
--Submitted by a parent

I had two children graduate from exemplary schools In highly ranked KISD, but it was my daughter who graduated from Foster that was on the deans list, her first year of college. The first person I met when going to freshman orientation, was Mr Tomas. I didn't even know who he was at the time, but he was so friendly, & I liked how he handled discipline there. More like when I was growing up. He expected respect from the kids, which is rare these days.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the worse school I have ever sent my children to. The principle has a moto of Student's First but that is not the way it is at that school. Because he has been around for so long he knows he is untouchable. I don't know what the rest of the administration does all day but they very seldom reach out to the students. There are some good teachers at the school but they also have some terrible teachers. So many students are graduating from Foster and they are not prepared for college. The administration puts more of an emphasis on sports and band than on the students and their education. I hope soon Mr. Tomas will retire or be retired along with Ms. Barr
--Submitted by a parent

This is a fantastic school, combining advanced facilities and intelligent teachers to provide a strong springboard platform from which your child can leap to the best college or career!
--Submitted by a student

As my daughter prepares for graduation from this school, I think that I'm almost more excited than she is. I am tired of listening to her constant complaints. The staff is disrespectful and demanding, the school hallways remain filthy, and the students are poorly diciplined despite all the effort. However, Foster does provide a wide array of electives and extra curricular activites and has an outstanding journalism department. Considering all the factors, I do not reccomend sending your child to this school. If you do I assure you it will be a unpleasent experience.
--Submitted by a parent

Foster High School looks promising when my daughter enrolled freshman year, but as her first year progressed I was proven wrong. The school is very disorganized, and it seems that the administration cares more about the dress code than actual problems. On another note - this school has some pretty amazing teachers. Although the football team has yet to mature, the school's band program is incredible, as is their journalism programs. The monthly newsletters are, in fact, not the newspapers. If you're fortunate enough to have your child bring a paper home, be proud of the children who put together such a paper. Incredible. It's a shame you can't say the same for the administration.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter graduated from this school and has struggled her first semester in college. I am doing everything I can to make sure my son does not attend this school. The band program is awesome! The administration is not. Overall, we have been very disappointed with this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two boys that attend Foster in the 10th and 11th grade. I must say that thier high school years have been a challenge for them, but with the help from teachers,counselors, and the administration team, I believe that this will be an overwhelming LEARNING experience academically and emotionally. The coaches and trainer in the athelitic dept. go far and beyond as well for all the students and expect them to excell in whatever sport they choose to do. STATE bound is always expected of them. My highest recommendations for this high school than any other.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been teaching at Foster High School for a few years now. Moving from an inner city school district, I find Foster to be very comfortable and exceptional school to work for. The administration is still new but has made major changes over the past year or so. The rigor of most classes is very challenging and most students take their education very seriously. Foster has a very small town feel about it that I find very comforting and welcoming to new staff and students. I feel that the students and faculty could be a little more involved in extra- curricular activities which would boost student morale. Overall, I give Foster a great rating and would recommend it above and beyond any other school in the area.
--Submitted by a teacher

While Foster High School has attracted a number of highly qualified and committed teachers and coaches, the school still suffers because of the leadership of the principal. The older high schools in Richmond and Rosenberg do not physically look as pretty as Foster, but if you look for humanity in discipline and schooling, then you might consider looking elsewhere. On a good note, parent involvement is high, the extracurricular programs are very good, and there are so many good teachers there that deserve recognition.
--Submitted by a parent