Welcome to South Ripley Community School Corporation
21st Century Learning in a safe, small school environment
"A" Rated
OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
South Ripley is open for business, and we want your child to attend our school!
We are very proud of the fact that our school corporation has received the highest ranking under the Indiana Department of Education's accountability system.
South Ripley Community School Corporation's vision is to be one of the leading educational institutions in southeastern Indiana. We are making good progress towards this goal.Our academic programs are second to none in the region.
- Highest ISTEP growth results in the region based upon most current data available (please see table to the left "ISTEP Growth Results")
- Awarded highest ranking possible for a school corporation under the state PL 221 accountability system
- Elementary School rated "Exemplary"
- Extensive use of technology and project-based learning to enhance the learning experiences of our students
- Separate Junior-High from high school which -- providing a wonderful and nurturing learning environment for our middle students who are in transition
- Collaborative Junior High teaming concept -- teams know each student
- State-of-the-art Junior High and High School science labs
- Eight computer labs
- New High School cafeteria, fitness/weight room, gym
- New Agriculture-Science facilities
- Gold Star High School Guidance Department
- Extensive dual credit and AP classes offering college credits
- $50,000 investment to make entire campus wireless
- K-12 district school improvement accreditation initiative to provide a framework for continuous school improvement.
- Exploring a 1-1 initiative (offering a digital learning device to each student)
Please contact me directly at 812.689.6282 if you would like to discuss any of our school programs, have questions, or have an interest in attending our forward looking school.
South Ripley Community School Corporation's vision statement,. mission statement, goals, and 2011-2012 action steps may be found below.
Dr, John Mehrle, Superintendent
MISSION STATEMENT
South Ripley educates students today, to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
VISION STATEMENT
South Ripley Community School Corporation's vision is to be one of the leading educational institutions in southeastern Indiana. South Ripley will meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student by providing challenging programs and curricula. Our stakeholders will be engaged in an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, thereby empowering South Ripley students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
CORPORATION GOALS
1. Become one of the leading Southeastern Indiana educational institutions.
2. Create meaningful and engaging student work and programs in the pursuit of learning, higher academic performance and higher student achievement.
3. Provide professional development opportunities that enhance individual growth and the culture of a learning organization.
Action Steps for the 2011-2012 School Year
- Develop and implement a K-12 district, teacher evaluation system.
- Implement K-12 AdvancEd school improvement accreditation.
- Design and implement a K-12 reading plan.
South Ripley Community School Corporation
207 West Tyson Street
Versailles, Indiana 47042
812-689-6282
