Forest Heights Middle School
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| Forest Heights Middle School |
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| Established | 1955 |
| Type | Public Magnet school |
| Principal | Dr. Debroah Price |
| Students | 676 (2005-06) |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Location | 5901 Evergreen Dr. 72205 Little Rock, Arkansas, USA |
| District | Little Rock School District |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Website | School website |
Forest Heights Middle School was named for the section of the city in which it is located and the wooded area that once surrounded it. The school opened in 1955 (at that time, this area was the extreme western edge of Little Rock). Additions to the school were made in 1962, 1968, 1973 and 1975. A major addition, including 36 classrooms, new administrative offices and a new media center, was completed in 1993.
[edit] Features
Forest Heights is a middle school containing grades 6 thru 8 with a new building that was built in 1993. Forest Heights has close to 800 students with over 50 certified staff members who are committed to excellence in academic achievement for the students.
The teaming concept has been at work at Forest Heights for ten years. It encompasses the idea that teachers of different disciplines work together to promote overall success of students. Activities such as the curriculum, discipline, and incentives are coordinated to assist students, parents, and teachers in the learning/communicating/teaching process. Forest Heights is made up of six academic teams. Each 6th, 7th, and 8th grade student is assigned to one core academic team comprised of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, along with their related arts classes.
[edit] History
Forest Heights Middle School began as Forest Heights Junior High School in September of 1955 as part of the Little Rock School District with grades seven through nine. At that time University Avenue was Hayes Street and Forest Heights was considered to be on the western side of Little Rock
