Fort Smith Public School District

Welcome! Your success—today and in the future—is our purpose. We recognize that you are an individual with unique talents and specific needs, and it is our intent to assist you in becoming a life-long learner. High school credit begins in the ninth grade. The District offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) courses at each high school. Your required core courses at all levels meet Arkansas Standards and are designed to prepare you for the future. In high school, the emphasis becomes using your plan to make the most of your high school experience. What is your responsibility? Attend classes regularly. Be prompt. Ask questions. Be prepared to learn a lot about many things. Be respectful of your classmates and your teachers, and help others be successful too.

The mission of the Fort Smith Public Schools is to ensure academic and personal success for each student – today and in the future.

Community Information

Fort Smith is a midsize town at the border of the State of Oklahoma. The residents are famous for their friendliness and will welcome international students with open arms. Fort Smith has branches of all big major fast food and shopping chains.

Location

2.5 hours Northwest of Little Rock. Area Population 85,544. Town website: www.fortsmith.org.

Dates

Estimated Start Date: Mid August

Estimated End Date: Late May

Number of High Schools in the District

2

• French
  German
  Latin
  Spanish
   

  Arts:

  Advanced Art
  Band
  Chamber Orchestra
  Choir
  Concert Choir
  Drawing & Painting
  Instrumental Music
  Newspaper
  Yearbook

  Arts:

  Art, Drawing & Painting, Band, Choir, Chorus, Ensemble, Orchestra, Journalism, Yearbook

  AP Courses:

  Biology
  Calculus AB
  Calculus BC
  Chemistry
  Computer Science A
  English Language and Composition
  English Literature and Composition
  Environmental Science
  European History
  Music Theory
  Physics
  Psychology
  Spanish Language and Culture
  Statistics
  Studio Art
  U.S. Government and Politics
  U.S. History
  World History

  Sports:

  International students are not allowed to take part in competitive sports, but are welcome to practice with the teams.

  Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

  Art
  Astronomy
  Chess
  Debate
  Drama
  Fellowship
  French Language
  German
  Interact
  International
  Key
  Latin
  Mock Trial
  Mu Alpha Theta
  National Honor Society
  Quiz Bowl
  Spanish Language
  Student Council
  Tomorrow’s Teachers

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• Arkansas Tech University, Baylor University, Brandeis University, California Polytechnic State University, Colorado School of Mines, Emory University, Florida Institute of Technology, Harding University, Louisiana State University, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma State University, Southern Methodist University, St. Louis University, Texas A & M University, Texas Christian University, Tulsa University, University of Arkansas, University of Chicago,University of Colorado, University of Denver, University of Kansas, University of Oklahoma, University of Texas, Vanderbilt University, Washington University - St. Louis

Closest International and Local Airports:

Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)