BEN DAVIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1155 S. High School Rd., 46241, Wayne Township

School Website: http://www.wayne.k12.in.us/bduhs/

General Overview of the School: Ben Davis University is a small, focused high school program where students can earn a Core 40 high school diploma while also earning college credits toward an Associate Degree from Vincennes University through dual credit opportunities. The program will include internships with business partners, project based learning, and inquiry learning. The program design is sometimes referred to as an early college high school.
 

General Overview of the KIB Club: Led by business teacher Patrick Burtch, the KIB Club has been underway for some time now as the Eco Club. They meet 2-3 times a month and have an average of 20 attendees at each meeting. Currently, the Eco Club grows and maintains the urban farm on the school campus and serves as the liaison between the school and the community dealing with all matters “Green.” The ECO Club strives to make BDU a more sustainable and eco-friendly school. Their goal is to raise awareness of environmental degradation through education and environmental activism throughout the school and community.

General Overview of Landscape Design Plan: Located on the far west side of Indianapolis, BDU has a very large campus that could use a lot of trees and plenty of perennials. Specifically, there are plans for an expanded vegetable garden and native flower garden. The teachers and administrators are extremely interested in adding native habitat as well.

Landscape Architect: TBD