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5/28/2012
SPEEDWAY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations Academic Team!!!
The Sparkplug Academic Team competed in the state finals at Purdue University on Saturday, May 5. The Science team placed fourth while the Interdisciplinary team was state runner-ups.
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Speedway High School recognized by IDOE
Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released 2011 school-level Advanced Placement (AP) exam data today. The results show more Indiana schools than ever are reaching the state’s goal for 25 percent of high school graduates to pass AP exams. Overall, 61 percent of public schools increased AP pass rates from 2010 to 2011.
“Indiana must maintain and grow a world-class workforce ready to meet the demands of a 21st century economy,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett said. “These results are one important indicator that more of our students are acquiring the skills necessary to leave high school prepared for college and the workforce.”
AP provides students access to challenging, post-secondary experiences in high school. A student who passes an AP test receives college credit with a score of 3, 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 scale. AP testing is one measure Indiana uses as an indicator of college and career readiness-along with International Baccalaureate exams, dual credit and technical certifications.
Upon taking office, Dr. Bennett set a statewide AP pass rate goal of 25 percent. This year, 25 schools reached the new benchmark-compared to eight schools in 2008. Indiana’s overall passing percentage for graduates was 14 percent, which is also an all-time high. The IDOE measures the total percentage of 2011 graduates statewide who passed an AP exam during high school.
Moreover, the state’s improvement in percentage of graduates passing an AP test over the last two years is the second largest in the nation. Since 2008, the number of graduates passing AP exams increased by more than 40 percent, and the number of students taking AP exams increased by more than 60 percent.
“This exciting news shows Indiana students are headed in the right direction,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett said. “Across the board, every measure of academic success is at or near a record high. Our educators and students deserve all the credit in the world for these impressive results.”
Signature School in Evansville recorded the highest pass rate in Indiana history, with 90 percent of its graduates receiving a passing score. Three Indiana schools-Blue River Valley Junior-Senior High School in New Castle, Speedway Senior High School and South Putnam High School-improved pass rates by more than 15 percent.
“The hard work and determination displayed by these school communities should be celebrated across the state,” Dr. Bennett said. “Their success shows no goal is too steep for Hoosier educators and students to meet and exceed.”
View Indiana’s AP scores by school and school corporation using the attached spreadsheet. For more information about the AP testing program, visit http://apcentral.collegeboard.com.
“Indiana must maintain and grow a world-class workforce ready to meet the demands of a 21st century economy,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett said. “These results are one important indicator that more of our students are acquiring the skills necessary to leave high school prepared for college and the workforce.”
AP provides students access to challenging, post-secondary experiences in high school. A student who passes an AP test receives college credit with a score of 3, 4 or 5 on a 1 to 5 scale. AP testing is one measure Indiana uses as an indicator of college and career readiness-along with International Baccalaureate exams, dual credit and technical certifications.
Upon taking office, Dr. Bennett set a statewide AP pass rate goal of 25 percent. This year, 25 schools reached the new benchmark-compared to eight schools in 2008. Indiana’s overall passing percentage for graduates was 14 percent, which is also an all-time high. The IDOE measures the total percentage of 2011 graduates statewide who passed an AP exam during high school.
Moreover, the state’s improvement in percentage of graduates passing an AP test over the last two years is the second largest in the nation. Since 2008, the number of graduates passing AP exams increased by more than 40 percent, and the number of students taking AP exams increased by more than 60 percent.
“This exciting news shows Indiana students are headed in the right direction,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett said. “Across the board, every measure of academic success is at or near a record high. Our educators and students deserve all the credit in the world for these impressive results.”
Signature School in Evansville recorded the highest pass rate in Indiana history, with 90 percent of its graduates receiving a passing score. Three Indiana schools-Blue River Valley Junior-Senior High School in New Castle, Speedway Senior High School and South Putnam High School-improved pass rates by more than 15 percent.
“The hard work and determination displayed by these school communities should be celebrated across the state,” Dr. Bennett said. “Their success shows no goal is too steep for Hoosier educators and students to meet and exceed.”
View Indiana’s AP scores by school and school corporation using the attached spreadsheet. For more information about the AP testing program, visit http://apcentral.collegeboard.com.
RECYCLE...RECYCLE...RECYCLE
All community members can now recycle paper at Speedway High School. SHS will be paid for each ton of paper it generates. Please bring any of the following items to the green and yellow bin located in the rear parking lot to help us earn money and to promote a greener environment for the whole community.
FACT: Each person generates 5 lbs of trash per day. 42% is paper!
Newspapers
Magazines
Shopping Catalogs
Junk Mail/Old Mail
Office and School Papers
Envelopes
Paperback Books
Hardcover Books that have had the covers removed
NO CARDBOARD PRODUCTS!
To date, Speedway High School has recycled over 6 tons of paper, saved over 18 cubic yards of landfill space, and saved over 24,000 KWH of energy. Please help us to meet our goal of collecting one ton of paper each month so that our school can earn money and make the community greener.
The green and yellow recycling bin is located in the rear parking lot of SHS.
