Morton High School is a horrible school. The new assistant principal, Mr.Biggs cares more about what we're wearing than our education. These new uniforms are getting in the way of our education because we have to go to school worrying if we're going to be sent to ICBM or get a friday school or not. I
... Read more got expelled last year and I know for a fact that I've become more Violent because of how angry Mr.Biggs makes me with all his stupid rules and regulations. School was fine when I first entered in 2007 as a freshman when Mrs.Pepa was the Principal. Now, I hate this school with a Passion and my Mother, who works at Munster High School, says that Morton is the lowest of all the schools in Lake County. If you know what's good for your child, don't send them here. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/14/09
this school is great. The teachere actually work with the students not against them or just for the money.=)
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
I have a special place in my heart for Morton. The problem is, I can't decide whether it's a soft spot, or a big nasty hole. I have some great memories there. But I can also say that getting out (via graduation, of course) of there was one of the best things that could have happened to me. The sudden
... Read more transistion to 'uniformity of color' created, the way I saw it, an even more hostile environment than we had before. I didn't know if I was going to sit through a whole school day or have to go home because someone was going to try to burn down the bathroom. On the bright side, however, the theatre program seems to really be picking up, as well as other extracurricular activities. I'm hoping my brother can manage to have a good experience when he enters next year as a freshman. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/09/08
Morton is a horrible school. You really don't understand what goes on here unless you are a current student here. The teachers and police officers jump to conclusions about why you are in the hall when you are trying to perform a simple task for a superior. They spent more money on building our new football
... Read more field than on our education. We need books and desks not astroturf. They are so cheap and money hungry that they make us pay for every possible thing needed or required. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/09/08
morton gives students the chance and ability to become the best and stay the best, however, some teachers in the building act as if they care less about the students and more about a pay check... Pay close attention to your teachers and give the students back their old school. The school has chnged over
... Read more the years. It use to be a very fun achool with a great positive environment. Because there are students who aren't so dedicated and positive as the rest of the student body it takes away from the children who actually try. Bring back powder puff games, the fun pep rallies, cute dances, and fun after school activities. Stop takeing the fun out of school. After all thats all our children have left in this world to depend on! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/06/08
Morton is a good school, because most of the teachers actually sit down and work with the students face to face.
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Posted by a student on 04/08/08
This school needs to have more control over the students. There has to be higher standards in order for the students to take the school more serious.
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Posted by a parent on 11/21/07
I went to this school 5 years ago and a lot as changed since then my younger sibling still attends this school and is fearful every day to go to school. Things need to be done before they get worse! This is a wake-up call to the people in charge that things may need some revising make school a safe place
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Posted by a former student on 10/07/07
What security? There doesn't seem to be any at that school. How can I feel good about sending my child to that school? It's so sad!!! Needless to say, it's bad!
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/07
This school is terrible. The wrong kids get in trouble for the wrong things. Staff is rude to not only the students, but my parents. Staff also seems careless. Saturday schools are giving out frequently for stupid reasons. My parents signed me out of school, and I'm doing great with homeschooling! Thank
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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:
1,188
Students per teacher:
48
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
70
Vocational Education
Accounting, Health, Phys Ed
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Law, Psychology
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Hearing Specialists, Learning Differences, Title I
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Social Studies, Computers, English
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Hammond schools — Morton High School is located at 6915 Grand Ave, Hammond IN 46323. 6915 Grand Ave is in the 46323 ZIP code in Hammond, IN The school district for Morton High School is the School City Of Hammond. Morton High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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