- Northridge High School (Indiana)
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Northridge High School Address 56779 Northridge Dr.
Middlebury, Indiana, Elkhart County, 46540
United StatesCoordinates 41°40′22″N 85°43′36″W / 41.67278°N 85.72667°WCoordinates: 41°40′22″N 85°43′36″W / 41.67278°N 85.72667°W Information School type Public Motto "The mission of Northridge High School is to provide meaningful and challenging educational experiences to develop persons of character and responsibility who will confidently adapt to change in a global society." Established 1969 School district Middlebury Community Schools Staff 64 Grades 9-12 Number of students 1300 Hours in school day 8:45-3:45 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) 9:10-3:45 (Wednesday) School Color(s) Kelly Green and Gold Athletics conference Northern Lakes Conference Mascot Raiders Newspaper The Lance Yearbook The Shield Feeder schools Northridge Middle School Snapshot Website http://www.mcsin-k12.org/nhs/index.cfm Northridge High School is the only high school located in Middlebury, Indiana, United States. In 2008, the 105,000-square-foot (9,800 m2) high school was built.
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Mission statement
According to the website, "The mission of Northridge High School is to provide meaningful and challenging educational experiences to develop persons of character and responsibility who will confidently adapt to change in a global society."[1]
Description
Northridge High School is a comprehensive four year school (grades 9-12) accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. High School students may earn a diploma endorsement in a various number of ways, including Indiana Academic Honors, Academic, Business, Health Occupations, Family and Consumer Science, Industrial Technology, Technology of Vocational. There are three transition programs in which seniors can enroll in: the Elkhart Area Vocational School, dual credit at Glen Oaks College, Goshen College, Indiana University at South Bend and Ivy Tech, or a half day work experience program.
The school year is divided up into four terms and each day consists of four ninety-minute class periods. A student can earn up to 16 credits each year towards the 40 credit graduation requirement.
The enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year was approximately 1250 students. There are 64 full-time certified staff members, 56 full-time teachers, four full-time counselors, one full-time media specialist and four full-time administrators.
Academics
The curriculum consists of all required courses for Indiana high schools such as Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math, Science, Health, and Physical Education. Electives include art, music, business, family & consumer science (home economics), and industrial technology.[2] Northridge has recently adopted the International Baccalaureate program, which is a rigorous degree that takes two full years to complete.
Northridge has a successful Science Olympiad Program, winning the State Competition in 2011 and qualifying for Nationals in 2006 and 2011.
The most popular university among students at Northridge is Purdue University. The school also has a record of sending many students to schools affiliated with Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame, Holy Cross College (Indiana), and Saint Mary's College. Other popular universities are Indiana University Bloomington, IPFW, Goshen College, and Ball State University.
Sports
Northridge High School is part of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, which is a voluntary, non-profit organization available for any school in the state of Indiana accredited by the Indiana Department of Education. Northridge competes in boys basketball, football, baseball, wrestling, cross-country, track, swimming, tennis, golf, and soccer. Women can participate in basketball, volleyball, swimming, cross-country, track, soccer, tennis, softball, cheerleading, and golf. [1]
- 1988 IHSAA State Champions: Softball
- 2004 IHSAA State Champions: Boys Cross Country
- 2004 IHSAA 3rd in State: Boys Swimming
- 2005 IHSAA 3rd in State: Boys Swimming
- 2008 IHSAA 4th in State: Boys Golf
- 2009 IHSAA 3rd in State: Boys Track and Field
Music
Northridge High School is also a part of the ISSMA organization in Indiana. Northridge has four instrumental groups: a Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and a percussion ensemble. The marching band has gone to state finals for 5 out of the past 6 years, and has achieved competitive results. The Northridge Choral Department is under the direction of Mr. Baker. Northridge has 2 concert choirs (Lyric Lights and Chamber) and two competitive show choirs (Northern Lights and Starlights). Both show choirs have gone to state finals and earned high rankings. Individuals from both programs also regularly compete at ISSMA Solo And Ensemble events. The two show choirs will be performing at Radio City Music Hall in the spring of 2011.
Notable alumni
- Eric Carpenter MF for Cleveland City Stars
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