Academics
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center: Where Giant Futures Begin
At Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, our mission is to activate and accelerate student learning as you embark on your high school journey. We celebrate each freshman's unique path by providing:
- A curriculum aligned with Indiana Academic Standards, tailored for ninth-grade success
- High expectations that challenge you to grow and excel
- Personalized support to help you achieve your full potential
There's a Reason They Call Us Giants. We're not just talking about our mascot - we're talking about Giant ideas, Giant hearts, and Giant futures.
Our academic program prepares you to thrive in a future defined by rapid innovation and global collaboration:
Interdisciplinary Academies: Our core curriculum includes Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health, and Computer Applications. These foundational courses are designed to build your skills and knowledge across all subject areas.
Career Exploration: Discover your passions and potential career paths through our diverse academy options:
- Adrenaline Academy: For future healthcare, education, and social service professionals
- Imagination Academy: Integrating fine arts into every subject
- Innovation Academy: Exploring engineering, science, technology, and math
- Key Academy: Developing essential skills for high school and college success
- Vincennes Career Academy: Dual-credit opportunities and career certification
- University Academy: Early college program with Vincennes University
- WNGC Academy: For creative minds in media, technology, and communications
The Ben Davis Difference
Global Classroom: Diversity is our superpower. With students from 85 countries, every day is a global exchange program and opportunity to broaden your perspective and understanding.
Tech-Savvy Learning: Our classrooms are as plugged in as you are. You'll develop digital literacy skills essential for academic and future career success.
Personalized Academic Support: We recognize that each student's journey is unique. Our educators provide targeted assistance to ensure you have the resources needed to thrive, whether you're seeking advanced learning opportunities or additional support.
Real-World Impact: Remember our nationally recognized solar project? That started right here, with students like you. At Ben Davis, you're not just preparing for the real world – you're already making a difference.
At Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, you won't just find answers – you'll discover questions you never knew to ask. What's your passion? What problems do you want to solve? What mark will you leave on the world? Your Giant future starts here!