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Daniel Wertz Eagles!

Daniel Wertz offers a safe, small school setting in a city environment for grades KG-5. Students learn from traditional, digital, and hands-on learning, all designed to help students reach their maximum potential. In addition, Daniel Wertz has two pre-kindergarten classrooms to help ensure students enter kindergarten ready for success, as well as a variety of sports and clubs for all ages. The Daniel Wertz School Community takes part in many engaging family events, sponsored by a long-standing and active Parent and Teacher Association (PTA).

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High-Quality Educational Outcomes

We are proud to serve a diverse and dynamic community of learners, families, and educators. At EVSC, our mission is to provide engaging, high-quality education that prepares every student for success in life, college, and career. With a focus on innovation, equity, and community collaboration.

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Caring, Committed Faculty & Staff

We are proud to serve a diverse and dynamic community of learners, families, and educators. At EVSC, our mission is to provide engaging, high-quality education that prepares every student for success in life, college, and career. With a focus on innovation, equity, and community collaboration.

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Engaging Afterschool Activities

Learning doesn't stop when the bell rings. We offer a host of afterschool athletic and academic opportunities for our students. 

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Connected Community

Education That Empowers

EVSC Advantages

Challenging Classes

Rigorous high school opportunities, including 32 Advanced Placement (AP) courses

AP Courses

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Innovative Programs

Nine Innovative Model Programs designed to meet student interests and set them up for success.

Innovative Programs

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Athletics & Clubs

State-championship sports teams and a host of afterschool opportunities at all levels.

Athletics & Clubs

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Fine Arts

Fine Arts offerings at all levels, including honors orchestra and state-qualifying marching bands.

Fine Arts

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Early Learning

Research-based best practices for early learning and elementary education programs.

Early Learning

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Devoted Staff

Highly-trained, caring teachers and staff to support your student.

Employment

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Discover EVSC Courses

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Academy of Science & Medicine

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Academy of Science & Medicine

ASM welcomes all students with a passion for science and medicine in Vanderburgh and surrounding public and private districts to join our esteemed Academy of Science & Medicine! Our college preparatory academy is designed to nurture your potential, ignite your curiosity, and prepare you for a successful future in the fields of science and medicine. Our one-of-a-kind curriculum offers a blend of immersive classes and community-based experiences, creating an educational experience unlike any other.

Early College High School

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Early College High School

Early college schools are small schools designed so that students can earn both a high school diploma and work toward an associate’s degree or up to two years of credit toward a bachelor’s degree. Early college high schools have the potential to improve high school graduation rates and better prepare students for high-skill careers by engaging all students in a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum and compressing the number of years to a college degree.

JROTC

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JROTC

The EVSC's Junior Reserve Training Corps (JROTC) program works to motivate young people to become better citizens by utilizing curriculum that focuses on citizenship, leadership, and the development of foundations for success. Students enrolled in the program can earn college credits through Adams State University. The program is rated as a "gold star unit" by the U.S. Army, the highest honor that can be awarded to a JROTC program.

New Tech Institute High School

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New Tech Institute High School

EVSC New Tech Institute High School is a full-day high school in the EVSC and a member of the nationwide New Tech Network. We champion project-based learning, STEM, and 21st Century Skills such as Knowledge and Thinking, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Collaboration, and Agency. We are a small, close-knit family-like atmosphere where students can learn in a collaborative and caring environment.

Shepard Leadership & Law Academy

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Shepard Leadership & Law Academy

The Randall T. Shepard Leadership and Law Academy presents a four year integrated studies program in law and social justice for high school students. The Academy engages high school students in critical analysis to prepare them for studies relating to law, social justice, American policy and social values while simultaneously earning college credit in public postsecondary universities in Indiana.

Southern Ind. Career & Tech Center

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Southern Ind. Career & Tech Center

This innovative center is the hub for the development and delivery of advanced career and technical education, workforce development, and training for the entire southwest Indiana region. High school students from North and South Gibson, Spencer, Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties can receive classroom and hands-on training in 20 diverse areas of study using the latest emerging technologies and equipment at the SICTC. 

EVSC Virtual Academy

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EVSC Virtual Academy

EVSC Virtual Academy provides a robust learning experience for students. Student learning is facilitated remotely utilizing a variety of online tools. 
Students enjoy the flexibility of online learning while still having the option of connecting to teachers as often as needed! Virtual Academy has fulltime teachers and staff who work to create learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom.  

RAMP

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RAMP

RAMP stands for Real-World Application; Maximizing Potential and launched in the Fall of 2019 through a partnership between Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and AmeriQual, LLC. RAMP is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive work-based learning program in Indiana that completely embeds high school students within an Evansville-based industry, AmeriQual. RAMP is designed for students who need additional support to complete diploma requirements and will help them develop skills that will set them up for success throughout every stage of life.

Link

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Link

Link is a program in partnership with Amcor that is open to all EVSC juniors and seniors. Through Link, students are able to jump-start their careers in manufacturing and logistics. Students will attend class at a unique state-of-the-art on-site classroom for instruction and labs. Students attending these classes will learn valuable skills for the workplace while earning their high school diploma.

Career Pathways

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Career Pathways

The EVSC is proud to offer 16 Career Clusters that serve as the primary organizing structure for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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