General Info

1440 Michigan Street
Ferdinand, Indiana 47532
Telephone 812-367-1831
FAX 812-367-1172

Mission Statement

Challenge all students to reach their full potential, will prepare them for successful futures, and will do so in a safe, caring, and respectful environment.

Vision/Philosophy

Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School, in partnership with AdvancEd/NCA, will provide quality facilities, updated technology, an ambitious staff, instructional programming, and modern equipment to ensure all students have the ability to achieve their full potential. Forest Park will help all students become responsible members of their school and community.

Accreditation:

Accreditation by North Central Association of Secondary Schools since .... 1979 and every cycle
    thereafter.
An Indiana 4-Star School Award Winner ..(started in 1989-90 school year).

Yearly Stats (08-09):State Data Here

Attendance Rate: 98%

Graduation Rate: 88%

% Entering College: 85%

Free/Reduced Lunch: 15%

Expenditure per pupil: $10850

SAT Scores Composite; 1006

SAT Takers = 67%

ACT Avg = 22.1 (State Avg. 22)

ACT Takers = 12%

All Grade ISTEP test 86.4% pass

Rate of Suspension/Expulsion: 1.28 /100

Teacher Student Ratio: 18.5

Avg Teacher Age: 39

Avg Teacher Salary: $51,636

Curriculum:

Academic Information: Forest Park offers a curricular program of general and advanced courses. Courses meet or exceed requirements of Indiana Academic Standards, and Core-40 requirements. Classes meet for 50 minute periods, five days per week and are passed with a D- or higher grade. The Junior High curriculum consists of a variety of academic and practical arts classes.

Diplomas:

Students, depending on the course of study they pursue, may earn one of four types of diplomas which are awarded upon graduation:

• 67% Receive Core-40 diploma of Indiana's curriculum, then vary by diploma listed below.
• 33% Receive Indiana Academic Honors Diploma ................ 48 credits-prescribed Indiana curriculum

Specialized Educational Programs:
Vocational Business Education	Vocational Family and Consumer Science
Vocational Agriculture Education	Vocational Auto Mechanics
Vocational Construction Trades	Vocational Health Occupations/Careers
Vocational Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education	Project Lead the Way
Exceptional Education for Learning Disabled	Exceptional Education for Moderately Handicapped

Graduation Information: (Class of 2009)

Graduation Rate .......................................................... 95%
Attendance Rate............................................................ 98%
Percentage of Students Continuing in Post Secondary Educational Programs - 2008-09 -(85%):

• 4 Year College ....(number of students)............. 69
• 2 Year College..................................................20
• Voc Tech School...............................................6
• Military............................................................1
• Work Force......................................................14

College Credit Classes Offered

• Calculus ................................................ University of Evansville; or Oakland City Univ.
• Business ...................... Ivy Tech Vocational Education Center; or Oakland City Univ.
• Beginning College English and Speech ......... IVY Tech or Vincennes University Jasper Campus or Oakland City Univ.
• Project Excel ........ English Literature, Business Mathematics, Adv. Business Technology

Clubs
Student Council	National Honor Society	Beta
FCCLA	FFA	Sprit Club
Academic Teams	Recycling	SADD
Business Prof. of America	Dance	Key Club
Swim Club	Bowling Club	FCA

All Athletics        Pocket Athletic Conference Membership
B & G Cross Country	B & G Tennis	Volleyball
Swim & Bowling Club	Football	Wrestling
B & G Soccer	Softball	Baseball
B & G Track	B & G Basketball	B & G Golf

Special Honors:

1. State Marching Band Class D Champions .................... 1982, 83, 85, 86, 01, 08
2. State Marching Band Class D Finalists ............. 84, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 09
3. State Marching Band Class B & C Finalists ............. 73 thru 81
4. State Dance Competitions (IHSDTA)Champions ............. 03 & 06
5. State Baseball Finalist .................................... 1975-76
6. State Runner Up Girls Basketball.................. 1999-00
7. State Champion Girls Softball.......................... 2000-01
8. State Champion 2A Boys Basketball............ 2004-05, & 05-06
9. State Runner Up Boys Basketball................. 2002-03
10. State Finalists Academic Competition:
    • English ..................................................... 1994 Class 3
    • Math ............................... 1989 Class 3: 1990, 91, 92 Class 4
    • Social Studies ............. 1988 Class 3: 1990, 91 Class 4: 1995 Class 3
    • Science ...................... 1987 Class 3: 90, 91 Class 4: 1995 Class 3
    • Fine Arts ................................................. 1987 Class 3
    • All Around .................. 1990, 91 Class 4: 1993 Class3: 1994 Class 3
11. State Academic Competition Champions:
    • Fine Arts ............................................... 1987 Class 3
    • Social Studies .......................................... 1991 Class 4
    • Math .................................................. 1991 Class 4
12. Spell Bowl State Finalist .........1989, 91, 92, Class 4: 1993, Class 3: 1994, Class 3: 1998, Class 3: 2001, Class 3: 2007,
    Class 3: 2008, 2009

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