The atmosphere is great; everyone knows each other, creating a tightly-knit bond that you might not find at a bigger school. You can find support and help from every teacher and every student. As a student, you are encouraged to do the activities at which you excel but you are also pushed to try your
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Posted by a parent on 10/25/09
Grinnell High School is a great place to create friendships have everlasting memories and of course to get a great education!!
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
GHS is a great school! The staff go above and beyond to make sure the kids are well prepared for college and beyond. I am proud to say that I have had two children graduate from GHS and two more currently attending. GHS is truly outstanding!
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
My kids have received the best high school education from Grinnell Newburg. The teachers are all wonderful and well qualified to lead our kids onto College.
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
GHS continues to be a top-notch school. It's challenging curriculum, extensive extra curricular opportunities, and dedicated faculty and staff continues to be on the leading edge of the changing world today. Our school prepares college bound students for academia, as well as those choosing to come into
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
Grinnell High School is tops in all respects. Great administrator and teacher leadership and a strong community to support all types of education.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
The students of GHS are great kids! Many students know the importance of giving back to the community and are involved in many community service projects. They provide good role models for our younger children in the community. The staff continues to go above and beyond to help each student. The
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
Why I love Grinnell Newburg comm. high school , my husband and I graduated from there and my children attend. They have a lot to offer from the sports to drama to many fine arts. There is something for all the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
We have so many activities for students to get involved with, a caring staff that goes above and beyond to serve the needs to each student, and rich tradition of fine arts, athletics, and academic excellence.
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Posted by a other on 09/18/09
The GHS principal, teachers, and staff are focused on educating the students and the students are invigorated and inspired to grow in this great environment.
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School Profile for Grinnell Community Senior High School
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ITED* Test Scores
Grade Level: 11
Test Year: 2008
Grinnell Community Senior High School
Grinnell - Newburg Cmty School District
Iowa
* In 2007-2008 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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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.
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Grinnell schools — Grinnell Community Senior High School is located at 1333 Sunset St, Grinnell IA 50112. 1333 Sunset St is in the 50112 ZIP code in Grinnell, IA The school district for Grinnell Community Senior High School is the Grinnell - Newburg Cmty School District. Grinnell Community Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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