I moved to the district halfway through 9th grade and I have to say it has been amazing! The teachers are extremely kind and the competition is strong which helps everyone push each other along. Compared to my old school, the academics jumped 10 levels, it was a struggle to keep up but I'm about to say
... Read more something no child really says, but because of Jasper academically, I love learning and school now. I would recommend this school to anyone who is willing to try. Trying is the key to success here. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/17/09
Former student here. I had just moved into the district after freshman year and Jasper was where I zoned to. Let me say, that Jasper (and Plano West) blew away the other schools I've attended in my life. The academics are amazing, the teachers actually care and aren't just there for a paycheck. It didn't
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Posted by a other on 05/03/09
This school is too competitive. There is a big social gap between honors and regulars kids...and there is too much of a difference in the courseload between the two. My friends in honors classes go to sleep at 1-2 doing homework while regulars kids don't even have homework. Although some of the classes,
... Read more like Humanities, are awesome, they still assign way too much homework. So if you want your child to have a life (and if he/she is one of those kids who take honors classes), don't send them to Jasper. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/16/08
even thought the school starts off great it over stresses the child. regular classes are treated like honors. on days that should be cancelled due to rain and snow and sleet on the ground school continue's and many children are put in danger each year of over stress levels. it is a school full of bad
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Posted by a parent on 07/01/08
Jasper is one of the very best high schools in Texas. It has been on the Texas Business Education Coalition honor roll the past two years in row - only about 3% of the high schools in the state are selected for this honor. Students that go through Jasper are very well prepared for college. Great students,
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Posted by a teacher on 06/08/08
Mr. Novotny is by far the most responsive and caring principal I have ever known. I have great respect for him and I think Jasper is lucky to have him.
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Posted by a parent on 04/22/08
This school is very unequal. Some teachers raise borderline smester GPA grades while others do not. (for example a 96 sem. avg. becomes 97; 92 becomes 93; 89 becomes 90.) Also, in the same subject with many different teachers, one teacher will grade way more harshly while another will take all completion
... Read more grades. And for many subjects, worksheets that help for quizzes are always given AFTER taking the quiz. Many classes are oriented around meerly powerpoint note-taking. When students enter a classroom, the room will immediately become pitch-dark in order students to see the screen. Teachers refuse to print out copies of the powerpoint and make students copy notes everyday in order to take up take this way. This is their idea of making us 'learn'. Extracurricular activities are unorganized as well. I've payed $50 each to join various clubs such as HOSA yet the club has had no events/meetings Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/16/08
Jasper is a great school. Definitely the best high school in Plano. I would certainly glad my children to attend this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/07
The administration at Jasper is completely lacking in vision. The test scores have nothing to do with the teaching staff but the fact that the students who go there are already bright. Students who need help don't get it. There are way too many students there for any type of quality education.
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/07
Michael Novotny and Burt Smith provide excellent leaership and are extremely responsive to parents. Speech pathologist is excellent. Humanities (gifted) class is stimulating but too many group projects.
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Plano schools — Jasper High School is located at 6800 Archgate Dr, Plano TX 75024. 6800 Archgate Dr is in the Wellington At Preston Meadows neighborhood and 75024 ZIP code in Plano, TX The school district for Jasper High School is the Plano Independent School District. Jasper High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 10.
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