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Turner
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceded by primary education. High school is also the name used to describe the institution in which the final stage of compulsory education takes place. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district.
R. L. Turner High School is a secondary school located in Carrollton, Texas, United States. Turner High School is a part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. The school's mascot is the lions. R. L. Turner opened in 1963 as a replacement for Carrollton High School, which could no longer support the growing numbers of students.
R. L. Turner is home to two academies boomed and AMAT, Academy of Media Arts and Technology programs for gifted students looking to specialize in a particular field. The Academy of Biomedical Professions has some of the top health classes in the nation, with internships at local hospitals and excellent facilities. The Academy of Media Arts and Technology has some of the premier media, television, and computer equipment in the nation. AMAT also has courses for computer science, networking and business computer information skills. R.L. Turner has a mentoring program hosted by Bedie Post; the mentoring program is where seniors or academically successful juniors meet with a group of freshmen every three weeks to discuss grades and other issues.
At R. L. Turner High School, their mission is to provide a learning environment where students are challenged to reach their individual potential in the acquisition of knowledge and the development of personal, cultural and democratic values essential for future success.
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