I love the feeling of family that is North Side High School
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
I am a parent of 2 NSHS graduates and a current senior and sophomore. They have had a wonderful experience at North Side. The diversity at the school has served them well. Although at times, they have complained about some of the behaviors at the school, both college kids recently told me that knowing
... Read more how to work with people from all socio economic groups as well as cultures has given them opportunities in their choosen field of studies that would not otherwise be possible. They are in very competitve fields and are 'mixing it up' with the best and brightest from around the world. Chuck Deford is an outstanding Principal. The music and athletic opportunities are great with dedicated booster groups. The guidance office has several programs in place to help the kids apply and become accepted to the top colleges in the nation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/09
North Side High School has many problems, but at the top of the list is a major lack of communication between the office staff. As a former student, I was disappointed that they delayed sending out my college transcripts! After many of my fellow students had received their acceptance letters, I called
... Read more in and after about 3 weeks of talking back and forth, they discovered that they misfiled them. As a result, I was denied admission to my first 2 choices for colleges. They did apologize, but it was too late. The good attributes about this school is that it is diverse and does provide interesting opportunities for students of both genders and all races, religions, nationalities, sexual orientations, disabilities and backgrounds. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/28/09
Northside is an excellent school starting with the principal how he knows every single students name is beyond me but impressive to say the least to see such involvement the teachers truly care about their students and are encouraging the school is ran in a fun but disiplined manner and the only thing
... Read more i would change is the enrollment process the office staff is rude unorganized and had i left the school with that first impression my child wouldnt have attended northside thank goodness i gave it a second chance Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
My daughter loves it here. It's a large school with a diverse population. North Side keeps parents up to date on their student's academic progress, which is a real help to me.
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/08
I have 3 kids in this school right now, one in Special Education classes and the other two are A-B students with college aspirations. I have encouraged the older two to put forth their own efforts to get the information that they need regarding scholarships, applications, etc. They have shown a great
... Read more deal of initiative in this respect since their desire to attend college outweighs their desire to go on MySpace or whatever when they are on the internet. They have initiated appointments with their guidance counselors. I help with whatever they can't do on their own but it has been amazing to see what they can do. My Special Ed student, a sophomore, will probably not achieve the grades or self-discipline to attend college. I would love to see the Guidance dept help identify potential jobs or avenues for employment for kids like her. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/07
I am a student at North Side. I participate in several extra-curricular activities, and I enjoy myself while at school. The teachers care about the students, and, for the most part, are there anytime any of us need help. I'm so glad I'm at NSHS. I wouldn't give it up for anything.
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Posted by a student on 08/05/07
iam a student as northside i think its a good school there are some excellent teachers there like mrs vaughan and mrs gentile-hoag, they really help me through out my school year.
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Posted by a student on 07/15/07
North Side is a very sound school. The Principal is phenomenal and the teachers are dedicated and hard working. Those pursuing an academic honors diploma can expect to be challenged and given a rigorous education. North Side prepares students for a bright future. There are many opportunities in music,
... Read more sports, and extracurricular activities. North Side has a Show Choir, an outstanding Band, competitive sports teams in many areas, dance, drama, speech, student council and much more--there is something for everyone who wants to be involved in an activity. We have strong PTA, Music Booster, and Athletic Booster organizations, though more parents are always needed to help. The Principal and staff welcome parents in the building helping with various events and activities throughout the school year. I am very pleased with the experiences and opportunities my children have had at North Side High School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/11/07
I can speak from experience that this school has a horrible baseball program/coaching staff. If you're considering sending a child there and they play baseball-don't ruin their career by sending them to NS. They had a chance to build the program this year with new head coaches and staff shuffles, but
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* 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:
1,582
Students per teacher:
33
Full-time teachers:
48
Number of classrooms:
76
Vocational Education
Accounting, Food Nutrition, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Arts
Art
Science
Astronomy
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory, Orchestra
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama, Fine Arts
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Special Education
Mentally Challenged
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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.
Fort Wayne schools — North Side High School is located at 475 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46805. 475 E State Blvd is in the Spy Run neighborhood and 46805 ZIP code in Fort Wayne, IN The school district for North Side High School is the Ft Wayne Cmty School District. North Side High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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