Charter schools are free, public schools in Indiana that have been “freed” from some of the rules and regulations that apply to traditional public schools and other private and parochial schools, but that are held to a different level of accountability. Because charter schools are actually created by the approval of a “charter,” the terms of the charter must be met in order for the charter school to remain open. While charter schools obtain funding from the State, they only receive a portion of the funds that go to traditional public schools. Charter schools do receive the funds that follow a student in Indiana from public school to public school, but they do not receive the transportation funds and capital funds that traditional public schools receive.
Our belief is simple: Set high standards, make expectations clear, provide meaningful instruction, and watch children excel. Every student is given the tools for success—in and out of the classroom. With a commitment to hard work, good citizenship, and personal responsibility, students at Aspire Charter Academy experience a safe, secure learning environment where achievement thrives
Campagna Academy Charter High School offers a non-traditional educational option for high school students who struggle in a traditional school setting. We facilitate and assist young men and women in attaining their high school diplomas and becoming successful and productive members of society. At Campagna Academy Charter High School, our staff of talented, state licensed teachers guide students through an education that meets the requirements for Indiana's Core 40 diploma. Elective classes are also available for students.
Our Mission at Charter School of the Dunes is to embrace a diverse student body and inspire success through an innovative curriculum while cultivating environmental stewardship by holding accountable students, family, school, and community.
Leaders in innovation, teachers of Crown Point High School use cutting-edge methods to prepare students for colleges and careers. This prestigious award recognizes teachers as the most important factor impacting academic excellence within the schoolhouse.
At Lighthouse Academies, we prepare our scholars through rigorous programs that provide them with a foundation that will allow them to succeed in and graduate from college. Our unique arts-infused curriculum, emphasis on social development and integration of diverse cultural opportunities augments learning and broadens horizons.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is managed by American Quality Schools, a not-for-profit educational management company that operates charter schools in the Midwest. AQS schools are public charter schools, and offer open admission to all residents of Chicago, grades K-8.
The Gary Community School Corporation is committed to the effective engagement of staff, students, parents and community in providing a quality education in a safe and orderly environment. We hold high expectations that all students will be prepared to function successfully as productive, responsible and caring citizens in a diverse, global, technological society. The Corporation will assume the responsibility for student progress at all levels ensuring that the requisite skills, knowledge and dispositions are acquired.
All students will be taught by a highly effective teacher in a nurturing environment and will achieve at high levels. Each student will develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary for responsible citizenship and life-long learning. The impact of our collective efforts will fundamentally change public education.
The mission of the Griffith Public Schools is to meet the diverse educational needs of each child in our schools and to provide a quality education which prepares all students to become productive members of society.
The mission of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is to provide the highest quality level of education to students by implementing state of the art technology and research-based instruction in an environment that is conducive to learning. The mission is supported by the following vision/core beliefs: Every student deserves a quality education, one that is designed to best serve their developmental needs, and provide them with a holistic approach to education Technology should be embraced in the classroom and readily available to each and every student Education should be a collaborative effort of staff, faculty, parents, community, business, and most of all, students Our success will be demonstrated not only by the academic accomplishments of our students, but by our ability to share our instructional approaches, breakthroughs and experiences with other educators and schools The education that we provide our students must emulate, correlate and simulate the challenges that students will experience as they further their studies in college, as well as those that they will encounter as adults in the workplace We need to prepare students to be life-long learners Accomplishments of students should be celebrated and used as the basis of encouraging those students to pursue future successes and challenges.
Twenty Indiana schools were recognized by Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Tony Bennett, at the Statehouse on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Based on data from the Indiana Growth Model, these schools were selected for having the largest percentage of students achieving high academic growth in either Mathematics or English/Language Arts last school year. “Every school here today is proving that all students are capable of academic growth—no matter their gifts, limitations or knowledge attained before entering a classroom,” Bennett said. “It’s an honor to distinguish these educators who are pushing students to reach their highest academic potential.” “The Growth Model is truly a game-changer that has transformed education in Indiana,” Bennett said. “The model has improved the way the state measures student and school progress by looking beyond test scores. At the local level, the Growth Model lets teachers and school leaders tailor instruction to push all students to meet their full potential.” Lincoln Elementary School was recognized for achieving the highest growth in the state in English/Language Arts. They achieved this #1 ranking in English/Language Arts growth with a percentage of 65.87.
Our outstanding student body, great faculty and staff, and wonderful parents make this a truly incredible place to be. Our focus is to provide the best learning experience for our students by constantly evaluating programming and using effective instructional strategies to ensure our students are prepared for life in the 21st century.
It is the mission of Edison Junior-Senior High School to develop a collaborative partnership between the school city, family and community to create an environment conducive to a positive experience for all learners; and to provide the resources and technology for students to achieve their potential – academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Our curriculum is fluid and flexible to meet the needs of an ever-evolving educational community. W
The Merrillville Community School Corporation develops in students skills for independent learning, responsible citizenship, and productive employment; and it provides the community with educational, vocational, and recreational resources.
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It is the mission of NISEC and each of its member corporations to provide educational experiences which will enable students to develop self-worth, independence, and function to the best of their ability.
River Forest Community School Corporation is located in Northwest Indiana near the junction of I-65 and I-80/94 in Hobart, Indiana. It is 35 miles southeast of Chicago and 5 miles from Lake Michigan. The district is composed of 2 K – 5 elementary schools, 1 K – 6 elementary school, and the newly renovated junior-senior high school complex. River Forest Jr. Sr. High School was recently awarded the bronze metal recognition from U.S. News and World Report Magazine for its educational achievements. River Forest Community School Corporation’s schools are all fully accredited by the North Central Accreditation Association. It is a school district rich in tradition dating back to 1959, and River Forest is proud of its diverse student population and community. We strive to work hard to be the best we can be and to graduate students of fine character to achieve each person’s own level of success. We are proud of our students, parents, community, and staff. We invite you to be a part of our River Forest family.
The mission of the School City of East Chicago, a destination community of learning committed to excellence, is to ensure that each student is an agent for change while achieving unparalleled academic, career and personal success through an educational system distinguished by: customized instruction enriched by emerging technology; a culture of positive energy focused on accomplishments today and excitement for tomorrow; world class career path development; a passionate community fully engaged in our educational process.
The School City of Hammond is committed to providing diverse learning experiences and environments to develop high educational attainment for lifelong learners.
Our Schools Equip Children for Adulthood. Our Schools Address the Needs of Individual Students. Our Schools Are Community Schools. Our Schools Are Committed to Success. The School City of Hobart Community will foster intellectual curiosity, natural abilities, critical thinking, and literacy in students while developing respectful and responsible citizens who are excited about the challenges of tomorrow, confident in their ability to chart the future, and dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Our educational philosophy is derived from a belief in the value of education in our society. The development of each individual student is the responsibility and ultimate goal of all school personnel. Therefore, we continually work to establish policies and procedures that will assist our students in obtaining their academic and career goals. Our school district will promote an environment in which students are not only safe, but also challenged, encouraged, and ultimately successful in attaining their highest potentials.
The School Town of Munster, in partnership with our community, provides quality learning experiences that will enable students to achieve their personal best. The School Town of Munster educates today’s children for a successful tomorrow.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy believes that educated citizens emerge as the true leaders of a community. The Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is named after Thea Bowman, a Mississippi- born African American Roman Catholic nun whose genius, poise and leadership have been an inspiration to all who know her life. The Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is dedicated to living up to the stellar quality of the person it identifies and for the community constancy it represents. The purpose of the Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is to provide a high quality academic option within the public schools. The Academy has a rigorous and challenging curriculum that provides children with the academic and citizenship skills to better enable them to succeed as lifelong learners and to prepare them for community leadership.
The Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., recently released a study about educational productivity. Tri-Creek School Corporation was identified in its highest category and the highest in Lake County for return on investment. “Our leadership teams seek out the best research and ideas and determine what will help us reach our goals for student learning. We train the teachers, and they work the magic,” says Superintendent Alice Neal. “We have always ‘run lean’ compared to many other districts, and our employees in all categories have always stepped up to make good things happen for kids.”
At Lighthouse Academies, we prepare our scholars through rigorous programs that provide them with a foundation that will allow them to succeed in and graduate from college. Our unique arts-infused curriculum, emphasis on social development and integration of diverse cultural opportunities augments learning and broadens horizons.
The Whiting Public Schools serve students from Pre-School through High School Nathan Hale Elementary School emphasizes early childhood intervention strategies and computer based learning tools to give every child a good start. The Nathan Hale Homework Club and the Read-Up program promote achievement. Nathan Hale introduces music, art, and athletics. Whiting Middle School recognizes that students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are unique. The Middle School meets their specific needs. Whiting High School offers more opportunities for students to find themselves in music, art, journalism, sports, and academic teams. Computer-assisted drafting and other technical programs help students learn work skills, while college prep classes prepare others to go on.
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