
Education Quality education is a top
priority in Edmond, Oklahoma.
The schools in Edmond, public, private and
parochial, and the universities and vocational-technical
schools reflect the type of citizens living here.
The schools are progressive, high in their
standards, demanding of excellence, well balanced and well
managed.
EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Edmond Public School District Covers 97
square miles servicing an enrollment of over 15,000
students.
These students attend one of the fourteen
elementary schools, four middle schools or three high
schools in the system. Over 1,400 certified and support
personnel staff Edmond's schools.
Special features of Edmond's school system include
half-day kindergarten, considerations of children with
special needs, and a program for gifted and talented
students. Within the community there is a great interest in
education. Some of our civic and professional organizations
are strongly involved in programs designed specifically to
enhance the quality of education in Edmond.
Edmond Public Schools Statistics 1995-96
Total Enrollment-15,613
Number of Schools
High Schools-3 (Enrollment-4,533)
Middle Schools-4 (Enrollment-3,843)
Elementary Schools-14
(Enrollment-7,237)
Student Outcomes
Attendance Rate 95.8%
Graduation Rate 85.0%
Average Scores
ACT-Edmond 21.8
ACT-U.S. 20.6
Edmond IOWA & TAP-21.8 and 71
U.S. IOWA & TAP-20.6 and 50
Blue Ribbon Schools
Each Year only 200 are named across the
nation by the President of the U.S.
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Summit Middle School - 1993
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Cimarron Middle School - 1993
National Elementary Administration of the Year -
1993
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John Ross Elementary School
In the past 3 years of Edmond has produced:
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35 National Merit Finalists
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41 Semi-Finalists
Oklahoma Superintendent of the Year - 1993
Elementary Schools
Edmond currently has 13 elementary school sites with a
total elementary enrollemnt of approvixmately 7,250. The
elementary program, encompassing grades K-5, maintains the
early childhood curriculum and emphasizes growth in
academic, social, and communicative skills.
A media center is provided in each school, and
instructional specialists in music, art, physical
education, and gifted education are available in all
schools. Elementary counselors provide programs which meet
students' developmental needs.
The system offers half-day kindergarten to all children in
any district who meet state age requirements. A child must
be 5 years old on or before September 2 of the school year
in which he enters kindergarten. The early childhood
program introduces children to the educational system and
helps them build positive attitudes toward school and
learning.
For a list of Edmond Elementary Schools with contact
information, go to the Edmond Public Schools Directory.
Middle Schools Edmond currently has four middle schools
with an average enrollment of approximately 925 students.
The middle school program, grades 6-8, bridges the gap
between elementary and high school. It helps students learn
to work with others, organize their knowledge of the world
around them, and make progress toward becoming independent
persons. The middle schools provide major blocks of time
for instruction in core curriculum areas, including
language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.
The middle school schedule is flexible in order to give
students a wide range of exploratory opportunities. These
experiences include short-term courses, such as
- Instrumental and Vocal music,
- Art
- Physical Education
- Football
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Wrestling
- Golf
- Track
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Home eEonomics
- Foreign Language
- Computer Technology
- Speech and Drama
Developmental needs are met through a homebase program.
High Schools
Edmond School District operates three high schools, grades
9-12, with a total enrollment of approximately 4,500
students. The high schools are accredited by the North
Central Association of Secondary Schools and the Oklahoma
State Department of Education.
A broad curriculum and high scholastic standards are the
foundation of the system's strong high school
program.
The schools offer a wide variety of subjects and extra
curricular activities beyond the required core curriculum
areas, including courses in
- Fine arts
- Business and Vocational education
- Foreign languages
- Competitive athletics
- Computer technology
- Professional internships.
Clubs and organization that are offered are:
- he academic team
- band
- Orchestra
- Debate
- Environmental Awareness
- FFA
- Key Club
- Mu Alpha Theata (math)
- National Forensics League
- National Honor Society
- ROTC Corps of Cadets
- Journalism
- SADD
- Student Council
- Students United by Nature
- Thespians
- Yearbook
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheer/Pom
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming/Diving
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- DECA
- D-FY-IT
- FHA
Advanced placement courses allow students to earn college
credit in the following areas: English, biology, chemistry,
physics, calculus, Spanish, American history, European
history, and government.
Gifted Education
The goal of the district is to meet the needs of the gifted
and talented students by providing instructional programs
and learning settings which differentiate, supplement, and
support the regular educational program; offering
supportive services to meet individual needs; and
encouraging all students to develop critical thinking and
problem-solving skills for lifelong use.
The first through fifth grade identified students meet with
a designated teacher in a specialized program during the
regular school day. Identified sixth through eighth grade
students may enroll in differentiated electives or honors
classes. Identified ninth through twelfth grade students
may enroll in honors, advanced placement, or talent
classes. Alternative programs such as the internship
classes will provide for special needs of gifted students.
Special Education Services
The Edmond Public School District serves all children with
disabilities ages 3 to 21 years who are eligible for
educational services in accordance with federal laws P.O.
99 and P.L. 94-142, Oklahoma State Department Policies and
Procedures, and local district policy. For infants and
toddlers (ages 0-3 years), the Edmond Public School
District performs Child Find responsibilities. Infants and
toddlers are referred by the school district to Oklahoma
County regional office of Sooner Start for early
intervention services through an IFSP (Individual Family
Service Plan).
The categories of disabilities for school services are as
follows:
- Speech or Language Imparied
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Mentally Retarded (Educable and Trainable)
- Orthopedic Impairement
- Other Health Impaired
- Seriously Emotionally Disturbed
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism
- Traumatic Brain Injury.
For Edmond Public School District residents needs
information regarding eligibility for services, please
contact the Office of the Child Find Coordinator, Special
Services Center, 215 N. Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034
Enrollment Requirements
Students must reside in the Edmond Public School District
to attend Edmond Public Schools. When enrolling a child for
the first time, the following is needed:
- Two (2) proofs of residency (home purchase contract,
rental agreement or receipt, lease agreement, current
utility deposit receipt or current utility bill)
- Current immunization records
- Birth certificate if enrolling in kindergarten or first
grade
The State of Oklahoma requires acceptable evidence of
adequate immunization before a child may be enrolled in
any school in Oklahoma. Minimum required immunizations
are:
- Three doses DPT or Td
- Three doses polio vaccine (OPV)
- One dose EACH of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
received on or after child's first birthday for
grades 3-12.
Note: Studens in grades K-4 will be required to
have two doses of a measles vaccine after their first
birthday with second dose of measles preferably
combined (MMR) at least one month after the first dose.
Private Schools
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Crescent Academy
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Edmond Church of Christ - Oklahoma
Christian Academy
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Memorial Road Church of Christ
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Oklahoma Christian Schools,
Inc.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic
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St. Mary's Episcopal

Higher Education
There are two universities in the Edmond
area, the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma
Christian University of Science and Arts.
Vocational-Technical
School
Also in the Edmond area is the Francis
Tuttle Vo-Tech Center, part of Oklahoma's
outstanding Vo-Tech system. Francis Tuttle Vo-Tech
Center is internationally known for providing quality
technical education for high school students, adults
and business and industry clients. They offer
outstanding technology training and are actively
involved in business/industry development. Day and
evening classes are available in health, business,
advanced technology, trade and industrial areas, and
more. The Center prides itself in offering
market-driven programs and services for the community.
Daytime enrollment is around 1,400 students (60%
adults) and approximately 20,000 adult students a year
enroll in evening courses.
Perhaps you can tell from this brief look at the
educational opportunities available in our area that
education is certainly a prime focus of the Edmond
community
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