Archive for October, 2008


If you’re considering a move to Indiana and are planning to send your children to Indianapolis Schools, this is the article for you. With numerous magnet programs, a clear instructional framework, and 5 district initiatives to improve learning, Indianapolis Schools are highly organized and are the place to learn.

Mission:

The mission of Indianapolis Schools is to increase student achievement for all within a safe environment resulting in graduates who are knowledgeable, responsible, productive, employable citizens.

Vision:

By the year 2010 the Indianapolis Schools will be widely recognized as a model urban school system that is guided by high expectations and standards of excellence. Indianapolis Schools can offer your child a unique experience where their learning is of utmost importance to all faculty and staff.

In the 2006-2007 school year, the student population consisted of 36,957 who attended 80 different Indianapolis Schools. 50 of which are K-6 elementary schools, 9 Middle Schools (7-8), and 5 high schools, serving grades 9-12. There are also 4 alternative schools. Indianapolis Schools have a graduation rate of 50%, and the district-wide attendance rate is 93.5%.

Indianapolis Schools employ 3,003 teachers, 2,435 support staff, and 238 administrators.

Indianapolis Schools are the only schools in central Indiana that offers magnet programs in the areas of:

Business and Finance Environmental Studies Foreign Language Immersion

Health Professions Humanities Inquiry-Based Learning

International Baccalaureate International Studies Life Science and Wellness

Math, Science & Engineering Medical Multiple Intelligences

Montessori Performing and Visual Arts Science and Technology of Agriculture & its Resources Teacher Preparation Telecommunications

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© 2008 Ed Bagley

Eight high school athletes set 6 new records during the 2008 track and field season. The shinning star of the boys had to be German Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School, who set 2 new records and led all boys by taking the top spot in 5 of 6 middle distance racesthe 1,500, 1,600, 3,000 and 3,200-meter runs and the 2 mile.

Fernandez ran the 3,000 in 8:04.1 to set a new record for a high-school-only race, and he set a National Federation record with an 8:34.23 clocking in the 3,200. He also led all comers with a 3:44.8 in the 1,500, a 4:00.29 in the 1,600 (No. 2 all-time), a 4:01.69 in the mile, and an 8:37.22 in the 2 mile.

Chris Derrick of Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville (IL) ran 5,000 meters in 13:55.96 to set the USA boys record for a high-school-only race.

Christine Babcock of Woodbridge High School in Irvin (CA) ran the 1,600 in 4:36.57 to set the new girls record, breaking the old mark of 4:38.15.

Jordan Hasay of Mission Prep High School in San Luis Obispo, another outstanding girls middle distance runner, led the nation with top times in the 3,000 meters (9:23.90), 3,200 meters (10:03.07) and the 2 mile ( 9:55.57). Babcock’s best 2 mile was 10:07.54.

USA Boys High School Track and Field Records and Best 2008 Performances Current through 6-6-08

100 Meters: 10.08 – 10.17 by Jeff Demps of South Lake High School in Groveland (FL). No. 5 all-time high school autotimed performer.

200 Meters: 20.13 – 20.65 by Brandon O’Connor of Southridge High School in Miami (FL).

400 Meters: 44.69 – 46.28 by Joey Hughes of Poly High School in Long Beach (CA).

800 Meters: 1:46.45 – 1:48.97 by Joseph Franklin of Godby High School in Tallahassee (FL).

1,500 Meters: 3:38.26 – 3:44.8 by German Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School.

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