I think Calumet is an o.k. school. I mean ya we don't have all the nice things other schools have but who cares. As long as the teachers aren't rude people then the school is great. No not all the people in this school get along, but other then that the people here are fine. As long as you follow the
... Read more rules you will have a blast here trust me. If you get all your work done you can talk all you want as long as there isn't any other work needed to be done. I would rate this school a 7 out of 10. But i have only been here for almost 1 year so it might get even better. My favorite teacher would have to be Ms. Gabbert. She is my gym teacher and she is very nice and listens to everything you have to say. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/28/09
I am a current senior at Calumet and I have read all of the reviews which can seem very misleading to someone who has not been around Calumet for a number of years. We have a new principal now named Mr. Freeman who puts his heart and soul into leading our school. He is a phenomenal person. Then there
... Read more are our teachers at CHS who do an outstanding job of helping us to learn and not only teaching us the lessons in their subject areas, but they also teach us some of the fundmentals of life; often teaching us things that our parents should be teaching. Some of these teachers have become a crutch for the students, and many students find a support system withing that building. Calumet is a gold mine of knowledge and support. Anyone who speaks ill of it hasn't been paying attention... Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/08
I think the School Is just Fine infact Its one of the best In the are. I have never gone into a School And when the students are asked Do you think theres a racial Problem they Laughed and no one! raised there hands I have never seen More students get along in one grouping sure there is some teasing
... Read more but in all Everyone seems to be Friends. The school doesnt get much money no. Ive attended Calumet highschool For 3 Years. I have not found a a problem in our teachers or anyone. Also are principle Does not have a lack of leadership. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/01/08
Calumet is a 'middle of the road' school. By far not the best in area and not the worst. I have found the guidance counselors a total and utter disappointment. They not only don't respond to the students, they don't respond to parents either. Some of the teachers show great commitment and interest in
... Read more their students, such as Ms. Wierzbicki..but far too many allow way too much goofing around & poor performance in their classrooms. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/07
I've been attending Calumet High School for two years now. I believe this school can be just as good as every other school if we just try our hardest at everything.Not just only in sports.We needed to work on learning too.I try my hardest in school not just for myself and my parents. For the whole entire
... Read more school and the cheer sqaud. To show that we have people in this school trying to be all that they can be and more.I know everyone in this school can achieve their goals and dreams if they just try hard enough and never give up on themselves or others.They need to remember that we all our the school not just a few people. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/01/07
I am a Student at Calumet I feel it has some of the best teachers that you can find. The teachers are always willing to help and devoted to teaching.Some of the teachers I feel are the best are both of the Keehn's, Patack, Hobart,and Shimek.
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Posted by a student on 02/18/07
My son transferred to Calumet High School in 2006 and was ahead of his fellow Geometry classmates by about 1 year, so what his classmates were learning in Oct 2006, he knew back from 2005. My son has adapted to his new school and would rather finish out High school at Calumet then transfer any where
... Read more else. Very rarely, do you hear that from a 10th grader! I rate this school a 100% score! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/07
The teachers here are great; unfortunately, this is a poor district and the majority of the extra-curricular activities are being cut. There is limited parental support; but, if a student wants to work extra, the teachers will almost always stay after to help their students.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/18/05
I found Calumet High School to be more challenging than college, and even law school. The teachers were great and really cared about the students; however, the guidance counselors were horrible. None of them ever met with me to discuss my post-secondary educational goals.
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Posted by a former student on 09/22/05
Calumet High was the highlight of my high school years. I believe the quality of teaching was great. And the overall of community spirit was a wonderful experience.
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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:
660
Students per teacher:
35
Full-time teachers:
19
Number of classrooms:
42
Vocational Education
Accounting, Food Nutrition, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
English
American Literature, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Arts
Art
Science
Astronomy
Music
Band, Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Law, Psychology
Special Education
Life Skills, Mentally Challenged, Physically Challenged
Advanced Placement
Math, Social Studies, Foreign Language, 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
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Special Education Classes
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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.
Gary schools — Calumet High School is located at 3900 Calhoun St, Gary IN 46408. 3900 Calhoun St is in the 46408 ZIP code in Gary, IN The school district for Calumet High School is the Lake Ridge School District. Calumet High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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