South Side HS is not what you've heard, it just tends to get a bad reputation. There are many intelligent students who are talented in many areas. The community is welcoming--there is something for everyone. The academics can be as rigorous (or lack of) as you want them to be, the same goes for extracurriculars.
... Read more Teachers are always there, and active in academics as well as extracurriculars. South Side is not just and education, but an experience that you will not find anywhere else. It is truly unique. Tradition and Pride are engrained, nothing but excellence is expected. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/20/07
As a parent of 4 South Side graduates, (1999-2005) I have nothing but praise for this school, its faculty, and its students. The programs existing in the school are challenging, providing as intense an education as a student chooses to pursue. The diversity of the student body and its ability to work
... Read more together is a constant source of amazement to outsiders. While an inner-city school, its programs are as challenging, if not more so, than other schools in the system. As a melting pot of cultures, South Side test scores reflect the fact that this school is open to all people, not only those meeting a certain socio-economic status. It professionally meets the needs of the entire spectrum of student body. If we were starting over again with our children's education, we would again choose South Side. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/07
As a parent of two SSHS graduates (one of whom was salutatorian) I think highly of the school. As for preparing students for the future ethnic blend of our country, the school is the 4th most diverse in the nation. (Our state universities pale in comparison for diversity.)Another unique feature of SSHS
... Read more is the IB (International Baccalaureate) program which allows students to compete academically on an international basis--an outstanding opportunity for the high-achieving student. College-bound students are encourage to take AP classes. SSHS boasts a top-ranked newspaper, elite speech/debate teams, and award-winning music and art programs. South Side offers a wide spectrum of athletic teams and includes a state-of-the-art swimming facility on campus. South Side has a strong sense of pride, tradition and alumni support. SSHS graduate are proud to be 'green'. GO ARCHERS!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/30/06
As an early '06' graduate I'm completely happy with my dad's choice to send me to South Side. At South Side there were so many different activities and coursesa made available to me. Each corse that I decide to take was different and never boring. South Side has everything from psychology to ceramic
... Read more art available. The teachers are wonderful also. I developed a friendship with all of my terachers. The teachers are fun and understanding,and devoted. They make sure that you understand as a student ans provide extra help after school for any one that needs it. While attending South Side I was surprised how involved they kept my dad. The teachers informed him of my progress and test dates. As i said before I am an '06' graduate and in June I will be graduating from South Side with an Academic Honors Diploma. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/26/06
South Side offers more opportunities than any other school I've ever been to. I transferred to three different schools in the area, and South Side was without a doubt the best fit for me. The teachers are challenging and supportive, and the administration really works to make sure that schooltime is
... Read more about education, not beaurocratic statistics. I felt like I was more than a face and a name at South Side: I was somebody. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/22/06
The academic standards of South Side are at a high level of excellence. The overall graduation rate reflects that. The availability of extracurricullar activities is there if the students is willing to participate. The activities are only as good as the students and the sponsors coaching/teacing. (What
... Read more I like about the sports is the commitment the coaching staff and athletic director have made to bring up the grades of the athletes.) The level of parent involvement is high and support in a positive aspect is just as high. This is coming from Anthony Harrell, a substitute teacher for a year-and-1/2, who also has a bachelor's degree from The University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 11/22/05
As a recent South Side graduate, I can say that this school offers, unequivacably, the best general education in the area. I am currently a student at a top-ranked research university, and I have no doubt that the unique opportunities that South affords--including, but certainly not limited to, the IB
... Read more program, our exemplary Speech and Debate teams, and the chance to see students from a stunningly representative cross-section of society--were all integral in getting me into a great school. However, that is not to say that South is only focused on college placement. The school does a tremendous job with showing its students a wide array of educational outlets for the future. South Side is a community school, with a communal focus. I've never experienced such a sense of solidarity and social cohesiveness anywhere else. Sure, it has its difficult times, but the education one recieves is still outstanding. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/15/05
I graduated from South in 1999, and feel that this is one of the better schools around. Where else can you find the diversity, support, and committment that South Side offers? Because it is such a diverse school, the level of parental interaction; as well as, teacher interaction, is phenomenal. After
... Read more I gradated, I felt that I was better prepared for interactions with people, due to my South Side experience. This is an essential aspect of life, one that cannot be taught by a book. I am proud to be a former archer, and someday, my children will be too! Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/02/05
South Side has some excellent teachers in most of the departments. The principal could do a great job if left alone by the central office administration. The quality of the school suffers as the degree of central office involvement increases. The multicultural aspects of this school add to the rich
... Read more experiences of the students. Students can obtain a first rate education, as they can in many schools, if they choose courses and teachers carefully and apply themselves. Increasingly the edicts, not all of which are necessitated by budget constraints, limit the student choices and opportunities to excel. The IB program allows students to compete with students nation wide in preparation for higher education. It will probably be cut soon in favor of remediation to get ISTEP scores up. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/05/05
I currently attend South Side and believe it to be one of the best schools in the state. Many people judge South the wrong way and says it teaches bad influences, but in actuality we learn our teachers get us ready for the real world and expose us to so many different levels of music,arts,sports,and
... Read more so much more. I feel I have been taught a lot while attending so far only one year and hope to broaden my horizions. 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:
1,536
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
72
Number of classrooms:
58
Arts
Art
Science
Astronomy
Music
Band, Choral, Music, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Vocational Education
Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Special Education
Mentally Challenged
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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.
Fort Wayne schools — South Side High School is located at 3601 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne IN 46807. 3601 S Calhoun St is in the Oakdale neighborhood and 46807 ZIP code in Fort Wayne, IN The school district for South Side High School is the Ft Wayne Cmty School District. South Side High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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