Northridge High School (Indiana)
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Northridge High School is the only high school located in Middlebury, Indiana
, United States. In 2008, the 105000 square feet (9,754.8 m²) high school was built.
, 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.
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
.
, 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.
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in the spring of 2011.
Middlebury, Indiana
Middlebury is a town in Middlebury Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, in the United States. It is located approximately 15 miles east of Elkhart, 35 miles east of South Bend, 130 miles east of Chicago, and 165 miles north of Indianapolis. Middlebury is a small farm and manufacturing town nestled...
, United States. In 2008, the 105000 square feet (9,754.8 m²) high school was built.
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."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 CollegeGoshen College
Goshen College, is a private Mennonite liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana, USA with an enrollment of around 1,000 students. The college is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities...
, 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. 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
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
. The school also has a record of sending many students to schools affiliated with Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
, Holy Cross College (Indiana)
Holy Cross College (Indiana)
Holy Cross College is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, residential institution of higher education in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community northeast of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States — as are Saint Mary's College and the University of Notre Dame...
, and Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary's College (Indiana)
Saint Mary's College is a private Catholic liberal arts college founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. It is located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community northeast of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States — as are the University of Notre Dame and Holy...
. Other popular universities are Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university located in Bloomington, Indiana, in the United States. IU Bloomington is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. Being the flagship campus, IU Bloomington is often referred to simply as IU or Indiana...
, IPFW, Goshen College
Goshen College
Goshen College, is a private Mennonite liberal arts college in Goshen, Indiana, USA with an enrollment of around 1,000 students. The college is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities...
, and Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
.
Sports
Northridge High School is part of the Indiana High School Athletic AssociationIndiana High School Athletic Association
The Indiana High School Athletic Association is the arbiter of interscholastic competition among public and private high schools in the State of Indiana. It monitors a system that divides athletically-competing high schools in Indiana based on the school's enrollment. The divisions, known as...
, 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.
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- 1988 IHSAA State Champions: SoftballSoftballSoftball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
- 2004 IHSAA State Champions: Boys Cross CountryCross country runningCross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
- 2004 IHSAA 3rd in State: Boys SwimmingSwimming (sport)Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
- 2005 IHSAA 3rd in State: Boys SwimmingSwimming (sport)Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
- 2008 IHSAA 4th in State: Boys GolfGolfGolf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
- 2009 IHSAA 3rd in State: Boys Track and FieldTrack and fieldTrack and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
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 HallRadio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in New York City's Rockefeller Center. Its nickname is the Showplace of the Nation, and it was for a time the leading tourist destination in the city...
in the spring of 2011.
Notable alumni
- Eric CarpenterEric CarpenterEric Carpenter is an American soccer player, currently without a club.-Youth and Amateur:Carpenter attended Northridge High School and played college soccer at Bethel College, where he was named MCC All-Conference in 2007 and 2008, was an All-Region selection in 2008, and was the Bethel College...
MF for Cleveland City StarsCleveland City StarsCleveland City Stars was an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2009...
- Hassle J - Rap artist working under the label Young Money RecordsYoung Money EntertainmentYoung Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. Young Money's president is Lil Wayne's lifelong friend Mack Maine. The label is an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Universal Republic Records...
.