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ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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Reviews From Schools in Halifax Area School District
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Parent / Guardian
September 23, 2014
Not bad cirriculum but can be a working parent an have your child in between two buses because they wont work with you. You basically have to be living off welfare with no interest in working.
Review for Halifax Area High School
Parent / Guardian
March 19, 2014
Both of my children who are completely different personalities did wonderfully at this school. Teachers were amazing. The principle is the best you will find in this district. He was always... More
Review for Halifax Area El School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 11, 2011
To all the reviewers who say the teachers aren't giving challenging work: The pressure to "dumb down" everything is coming from "the top"- teachers are upset about it but afraid to say anything.... More
Review for Halifax Area High School