I am not very impressed with the quality of this school. The principal tends to give excuses, bowing to pressure rather than providing leadership by setting goals and high expectations for the students. Much of the student body has a 'just get by' attitude. There is too much drug usage and excessive
... Read more displays of sexual activity allowed. The administration has a punitive rather than encouraging attitude. All of this leads to low achievement by students. The new school building, the teachers and choir director are very good, however. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
I love Golden High School! As a graduate of GHS I can tell you that I enjoyed a healthy balance of strong academic integrity, driven extra-curricular activities, and an accepting and inviting social atmosphere during my four years there. The teachers pushed me to succeed and were willing to sit with
... Read more me individually to work out problems or concepts that were hard to grasp. In my search for the right college and scholarships, the counseling staff was instrumental, and was always willing to take time from their schedules to help me personally. Currently I am a freshman at a private Christian college, and the recipient of a very competitive full-ride academic scholarship, which I believe my high school prepared and enabled me to compete for. Attending GHS was an enriching experience that I encourage anyone to seek after. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/18/08
I am currently entering my senior year. After reading teh review I think they are all justifed. I think most parents if not all overlook one goal of highschool. Its about learning personal responsibility. When parnts complain about off blocks, falling grades and lack of aid its not the schools fault.
... Read more I will vouch that excellent teachers and unrivield oppertunities exist at golden. You just have to step up to the plate and take advantage of it. That said their science department is untouchable. THey offer a wide variety of both honors and AP courses. If you have a child who is willing to work/seek such oppertunities it may vry well be one of the best high schools in existance. I wont lie though, many contempary students are rough around the edges. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/22/08
I love this school. I graduated in 2007 and I now attend college in nebraska at kearney. Teachers are willing to give a helping hand
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My daughter transfered to Golden last year as a Junior. She was happy with her decison to transfer the first day and did not ever look back. Her counselor was helpful and supportive. She did well both academically and socially. As an athlete she experienced great coaching and she loved her team mates.
... Read more She is well postioned to succeed in what ever she chooses. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/02/07
I am about to graduate from Golden High School and although there are many things I think they could improve the school was great. I had a few teachers that were off their rocker but the teachers that really do care made up for that. One thing I would change is the support that goes into all of the arts
... Read more from the Principal and rest of the school, I've seen a decline in activities in the arts, good supplies and enthusiasm, which greatly disappoints me. But other than that I don't think I could have asked to go to a better high school, in a better community. I feel safe at Golden and I will always be able to call it home. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/23/07
I have been struggling with some teachers regarding curriculum. There seems to be no set curriculum in some of the classes. How do we encourage or help our student with no guidelines?
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/07
This is our fourth child that has attended and graduating from GHS. This senior year has been a major disappointment for our son as well as ourselves. From the parking lot fiasco to poor interaction with school counselors, Sports/Coaching/favoritism issues for the past four years. We are happy to be
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/07
We love GHS. Our son graduated in 2003 and was accepted to an Ivy League school as well as 12 other very highly ranked schools including Middlebury, Williams, WashU, etc. In other words, if a student is willing to apply themselves, they can get an exceptional education and can achieve as much as they
... Read more could going to a private school. But, at GHS they will have a more rounded experience. We now have a daughter at GHS and she loves it, although she has to work very hard. The school has been on a positive upward trend for the past 6-8 years as a result of good leadership, teachers, and coaches who care. With a new school under construction, the students and staff will be in an environment even more conducive to learning and generally a more positive experience. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,329
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
66
Number of classrooms:
75
Arts
Art, Photography
Vocational Education
Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Phys Ed
Music
Band, Choral, Orchestra
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Special Education
Life Skills
English
Speech/Debate
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Golden schools — Golden Senior High School is located at 701 24th St, Golden CO 80401. 701 24th St is in the 80401 ZIP code in Golden, CO The school district for Golden Senior High School is the Jefferson County School District R - 1. Golden Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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