Norman is known as an education community because of
its three nationally recognized educational
facilities—Norman Public Schools, Moore Norman
Technology Center, and the University of Oklahoma.
Norman Public Schools
Norman has the tenth largest student population in the
state with 12,522 students. The school district has two
high schools (9th–12th grade), four middle schools
(6–8th grade), fifteen elementary schools, and an
alternative education program. The school district’s
boundaries cover 161 square miles in Cleveland and
McClain counties.
Norman public schools are recognized both on the state
and national levels for exceptional teachers and
instructional programs. Much of the school district’s
success is attributed to the community’s support and
interest in the schools. Norman citizens vote to support
school bond issues on a regular basis, which ensures
that students are provided with safe and educationally
sound learning environments. Parents play an active role
in setting site goals by serving on planning committees
in each of the schools. The Citizens Advisory Council,
made up of parent representatives from each of the
schools and community representatives, advises the Board
of Education on specific items of educational concern.
Businesses in the community participate actively in the
Partners in Education Program. Another important support
group is the Norman Public Schools Foundation, which
raises thousands of dollars each year to fund innovative
classroom grants for teachers.
Students in the district score above the national
average on nationally normed tests, and Norman student’s
average scores on college entrance exams are
consistently higher than the state and national levels.
In 2002, Norman’s ACT scores were the second highest ACT
scores in Oklahoma.
OPPORTUNITIES:
- Fine arts, including music and art, for students
in grades K–12
- Full athletic and physical education programs
- Counseling services available to students
- Library media program in grades K–12
- Transitional first-grade program
- Foreign language program
- Gifted education for all students
- Comprehensive tutoring programs for secondary
students
- Advanced placement courses
- AEGIS courses in senior high school for talented
math and English students
- Comprehensive special education programs
- Technology computer education for all students
- Early entry university courses
- Comprehensive drug prevention
- Tuition-based summer school
REQUIREMENTS:
- Students entering kindergarten must be five
years old on or before September 1 of the school
year.
- Students entering first grade must be six years
old on or before September 1 of the school year.
- All students entering Norman schools must have
immunization records. (For requirements, contact the
Norman Public Schools at (405) 364-1339.)
- Two (2) proofs of residency
www.norman.k12.ok.us/nps
Moore Norman Technology Center
Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC) has been providing
high school students and adults the opportunity to
receive quality career and technology education for more
than 25 years. Through full-time education and
short-term training programs, MNTC’s goal is to help
individuals and businesses succeed.
MNTC is one of 29 technology centers in Oklahoma.
Established in 1972, MNTC has gained a national
reputation as a premiere technology center offering
education that meets the needs of career and college
bound students. More than 20,000 people attend classes,
workshops, seminars and conferences annually.
MNTC offers courses in 31 training programs, an active
and progressive business training and development
department that includes programs such as small business
management, management development, quality management
systems (ISO 9000/QS 9000), environmental technology,
customized industry training and computer training, as
well as a variety of short-term courses that can
stimulate one’s creative interests.
The campus is located between the communities of Norman
and Moore on 75 beautiful acres including a scenic pond
and a low element ropes course. Five buildings on the
campus comprise more than 300,000 square feet, featuring
modern labs, state-of-the-art equipment, and exceptional
meeting rooms. In addition to the main building, MNTC’s
campus includes centers for child care, quality
management systems, health education, and industry
training.
For additional information, contact Moore Norman
Technology Center at 4701 12th Avenue N.W., Norman, OK
73069 or call (405) 364-5763.
www.mntechnology.com
University of Oklahoma
Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma (OU), a
doctoral degree-granting research university that serves
the educational, cultural, economic, and health care
needs of the state, region and nation. Created by the
Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the university
enrolls almost 29,000 students, has approximately 1,900
full-time faculty, and has 19 colleges offering 154
majors at the baccalaureate level, 152 majors at the
master’s level, 74 majors at the doctoral level, eight
majors at the professional level, and five graduate
certificates. The university’s annual budget is
approximately $1 billion. The University of Oklahoma is
an equal opportunity institution.
The university is composed of campuses in Norman,
Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The university’s main campus
and the offices of administration of the university are
located in Norman. The OU Health Sciences Center, which
is located in Oklahoma City, is the headquarters for the
seven professional colleges and offers programs at the
University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. OU-Tulsa is composed of
the Schusterman Center, where the majority of OU
programs serving Tulsa are located; the OU/OSU Research
and Graduate Education Center, a collaborative effort to
provide graduate education and research programs to the
Tulsa metropolitan area; and several clinics and
hospitals.
Recently the university broke ground at the site for the
new $62 million National Weather Research Center to be
built on the university’s Research Campus-South. The new
building will house OU’s world-famous and highly
regarded School of Meteorology as well as top weather
research specialists of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration. In addition to the new
facilities for the National Weather Center, the new
South Campus will be used for research, graduate
studies, and economic development.
OU ranks in the top five in the nation among all
comprehensive public universities in National Merit
Scholars enrolled per capita and in the graduation of
Rhodes Scholars. The campus is a beautiful place with
many opportunities for its students. More than 200 clubs
and organizations are available on campus for students
to choose from.
www.ou.edu
Oklahoma College of Continuing Education
The College of Continuing Education strives to reach
adult learners through a variety of programs. Nationally
recognized for its pioneering efforts in continuing
education, the college extends the educational resources
of the University of Oklahoma through many different
program formats. On the Norman campus, adults and other
learners attend programs at the Oklahoma Center for
Continuing Education (OCCE), one of eleven W.K. Kellogg
Foundation continuing education centers in the world.
Annually, the College of Continuing Education offers
more than 2,000 courses and activities to more than
175,000 non-traditional learners in Oklahoma and around
the world.
www.occe.ou.edu |
