Fort Smith Public Schools
Fort Smith, Arkansas
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.
School Motto
The mission of the Fort Smith Public Schools is to ensure academic and personal success for each student – today and in the future.
Location
2.5 hours Northwest of Little Rock
Town Website
Area Population
85,544
Dates
Estimated Start Date: Mid August
Estimated End Date: Late May
Arts
Art, Drawing & Painting, Band, Choir, Chorus, Ensemble, Orchestra, Journalism, Yearbook
| Student Population: | Number of Students: | Teacher/Student Ratio: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-educational | N/A | 1:27 |
| ESL Programs: | IB Programs: | Offer Diploma: |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Foreign Language:
AP Courses:
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- Environmental Science
- European History
- Music Theory
- Physics
- Psychology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Studio Art
- US Government & Politics
- US History
- World History
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:
Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Texas, Texas A & M, University of Arkansas
Closest International and Local Airports:
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)
