University High School

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  It's true that grades often flop at this school and there are extreme amounts of work assigned on a regular basis. Personally, I pushed myself to achieve A's and B's all year, but not everyone can do that. The stress is ridiculous, especially when important tests like AP come around. Even with all of this, students are constantly encouraged to work through difficulty and learn how to improve themselves. Life is not easy, and University High School prepares students mentally in how to handle "adult life" while also pushing them to think critically and open their eyes to a world of possibility. Not a day goes by that I do not think of something related to what I've learned or the wonderful people I've met at this school, especially in AP Human Geography. Many of the horrible things you've heard about the school are probably true (as the things aforementioned), but UH also offers many wonderful things. If you're entering this school for more college opportunites, you're entering for the wrong reason. However, if you enroll because you want to improve the WAY you think and push yourself beyond your "limits", come to UH. We're always glad to help. If you find that after the first few months, attendance has done you more harm than good or you dislike the school for some other reason, it's okay leave for another school. UH is not for everyone, but just to be clear it's not only for smart kids. Leaving does NOT mean you're stupid or a failure. We are people with heart, who take pride in our school and look forward to welcoming you into our family. Below is a picture of Future Freshmen Day.
  By Vianka Jauregui, September 05, 2017
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  This school will make your grades go upside down of what you're expecting to get if you're an average student. I don't recommend this school because your chances of going to an actual university from here is not very high. The more you stay here, the more overload of work you get. The term "challenge" is too much of it. More opportunities are open in your public high school, just go there. Your time will be endless amounts of work. For some, it might become easy, but it's because every second will just be working. They even don't grade some work you do. Redid a test? 50 50 if they'll fix it or not.
  By Luke Skywalker, April 21, 2017

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