I am a former student and current parent and we moved back to the Triton area from Center Grove. I was prepared for college at Purdue and on to Indiana Wesleyan for a Masters Degree. We moved back so that our children can get the same education and community experience that I had. If you think Triton
... Read more is not where you would like to see it, get involved and let's work together. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/09
triton is a great and fantastic school and is going to new tech next year and i am excited to be a part of it.
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Posted by a student on 01/19/09
I am a current student at Triton Central and I will be graduating in a couple months. I can say nothing say nothing about my experience at Triton but the fact that it was a great experience. People previously wrote reviews and mentioned how Triton is a bad school, doesn't prepare you, and is only a
... Read more good experience for those involved. Triton is in the bottom 2% for the amount of funding it receives, but still is a 4 star school and constantly ranks in the cream of the crop in attendance, test scores, graduation rating and other comparisons. Triton Central has given me a great experience and a great education. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/19/08
Having SEVERAL students in all 3 of the Triton schools, I am more that just impress with the education my childern are getting with the lack of funds that are given to the schools from the state. My children are not only learning the 'academic standards' that are outlined by the state, but they are also
... Read more learning to be loving and caring people. Just like any parent, I have high expectations for my children, but most imporantly I want them to have compassion for others and a strong faith in God and his teachings. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/28/07
Yes many feel that small schools are better. But Triton is being left behind when you look at the many schools in the area. Certain subjects not being offered for college advancement. Crowded lunchrooms, small older gym, school dating back to the 1960's, and no orchestra program. The softball has a
... Read more great lack of qualified coaching. Triton has a disinterest in the softball program. One has to wonder why they even have one - they certainly don't try to upgrade their fields, and recruit better coaching. If you are looking to advance your child in the softball program this is not the school for you. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/23/06
Some might say that a small country school has nothing to offer to students, but they are wrong. As society continues to become more liberal, there is more of an emphasis on the teachers to provide their students with everything needed to be successful. More and more parents are failing to adequately
... Read more encourage/provide their children with the means to be successful. These same parents are the ones who choose to downgrade the high quality teachers and the administration staff at Triton Central, while the reality is that the parents need to take a close look at the involvement they have in their children's education and make the realization that they need to step it up a notch. I am a succesful graduate of Triton Central along with three other siblings and have no complaints with the school. Active parents instilling hardworking values in their children in my estimation is the key. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/25/06
As an alumnus, I can truly say Triton Central is a great school. I'm not sure what is meant by the notion that it doesn't prepare students for college. I felt way ahead of my college classmates and went on to graduate Cum Laude from my university's honors college. As for teachers being more interested
... Read more in the success of 'involved' kids, I think that's simply a reflection of human nature; the kids who are interested in learning are more enjoyable to teach whereas kids who show no interest are much harder to reach out to. I suspect those who have 'no idea why (Triton Central) is a four star school,' or who feel their (or their child's) struggles are the result of uninterested teachers would do well to remember that like most ventures, you get from education what you put into it. TC is a wonderful, friendly school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/21/05
I am a former student from Triton. I started in the school system around Middle school and I have to say that the programs were better than IPS, however not up to par with Franklin Central or Ben Davis ect.. This very small town school had pros and cons. Yes I knew everyone, but I didn't have the
... Read more same opportunities as if I went to the above mentioned schools. The school lacked in technology and I felt I was no where near ready for college. Since it was a small school there were more ways to work the system and fall through the crack. This is where I could have used the push to do better, but it was easy to talk my way into a good grade versus a lousy one. Current students please take my advice work hard, becuase college is not a snap like Triton is. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/19/05
I had two children in Triton School district for 2 years and loved the time that they were there, until the superintendant decided that they would not accept them no longer as student transfer, trying so hard to get in the district, and still am.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
As a former Triton Central graduate, I feel that they do not prepare us for the college level and the expectations that the professors want in college. I was involved in basketball,softball,volleyball and I must admit if you were not 'involved' then the teachers really did not try very hard. If you were
... Read more a troublemaker they did not try very hard, I would have to say that if you had older siblings that were before you then you were labeled however they were labeled and if not then you laid the groundwork for your younger siblings and everyone is different and the teachers did not give everyone a fair shot. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Student enrollment:
480
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
30
Number of classrooms:
40
Vocational Education
Accounting, Agriculture Education, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Computer Science
Computer Programming, Computer Science
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Psychology
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, English
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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
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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.
Fairland schools — Triton Central High School is located at 4774 W 600 N, Fairland IN 46126. 4774 W 600 N is in the 46126 ZIP code in Fairland, IN The school district for Triton Central High School is the Northwestern Cons School District. Triton Central High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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