BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH Panthers CEEB/ACT CODE 150-215 Principal .........................................................................................Mr. Mark A. Fletcher Assistant Principals ........ Mrs. Kate Ratliff .......................................(A-D Purple Block) Mr. Joe Doyle .........................................(E-Kn South Block) Mr. Jay True .............................. (Ko-Ri Bloomington Block) Ms. Christina Adduci .......................... (Ro-Z Panther Block) Counseling Director....... Mr. Pat Cannon Counselors ..................... Ms. Lacey Grant ..........................................................(A-Cl) Mr. John Livingston ...................................................(Co-G) Mr. Pat Cannon ............................................................. (H-L) Mr. Joel McKay ...........................................................(M-Ri) Mrs. Susan DeVries ......................................................(Ro-S) Mrs. Abby Wolfe .............................................................(T-Z) Athletic Director .................................................................................... Mr. J.R. Holmes Assistant Athletic Directors ....................................................................Mr. Neil Coyle Mr. Mo Moriarity Mr. Larry Winters 1965 South Walnut Street Bloomington, Indiana 47401 (812) 330-7714 www.south.mccsc.edu 2020-2021 2 BHS SoutH CurriCulum Guide Mission Statement Bloomington High School South strives to meet the needs of all students in order to produce engaged and informed citizens who participate in community, excel in higher education, and succeed in the work place. Belief Statements 1. All students deserve a safe, organized, structured, well-managed environment. 2. All students deserve high expectations based on their personal best performance or potential. 3. All students deserve fair, consistent, clear academic expectations, and grading. 4. All students deserve to know they have to follow clear rules and expectations with subsequent conse- quences for rule violations. 5. All students deserve caring, sharing, supportive, encouraging, nurturing, and guiding adults interested in them personally. Four Guiding Questions Bloomington High School South will continually share information and facilitate discussions through our Professional Learning Communities. Our guiding questions will provide data for a common founda- tion when making decisions about student learning. 1. What do we want students to learn? Curricular Mapping 2. How do we know they have learned? Common Assessments 3. What do we do when students don’t learn? Timely, Systemic and Directive Support 4. What do we do when students do learn? Celebration School Goals Our faculty will engage students through a variety of relevant practices using an agreed upon curricu- lum. While the primary focus of student learning is course specific and aligned to core standards, it is also vital that we focus on the following goals: 1. Increase the overall passing rates for all of our students. 2. Increase percentage of students meeting college and career readiness standards. BHS SoutH CurriCulum Guide 3 Bloomington High School South Profile Welcome to the Bloomington High School South Curriculum Guide for 2020-2021. Within these pages, you will find all that you need to know about planning your entire high school career and specifically about enrolling for cours- es for the next school year. The faculty, staff and administration are pledging our full support in helping you achieve your goals, and as our school mission states, we hope to provide you with an atmosphere that is conducive to your development as a high school student and as a person in later life. Your commitment, dedication, and desire to be a learner is vital to helping us achieve our mission. Bloomington South is a comprehensive, public high school serving approximately 1700 students in grades 9-12. We have a trimester schedule with five 60-minute classes a day, earning one credit per class each 12 weeks for a yearly total of 15 credits. We are accredited by the Indiana Department of Public Instruction, Performance Based Accreditation. South’s diploma types and the requirements for each are described in this guide. In addition, the State of Indiana requires each student to participate in statewide testing Grade 10 ISTEP+. If a student is unable to pass the Algebra exam and the English exam after the first attempt they have several opportunities to try again in grades 11 and 12. All students must participate in taking the exams to be eligible for a diploma. High school is intended to be a tremendous growth experience for you and a time that you can reflect on in later years with pleasure. Your personal growth will be greatly enhanced if you become involved in a variety of school activities and get to know the people at South. Without a doubt, the students, faculty, and staff are our greatest resource, and each of us needs to make an effort to support each other. Bloomington High School South is a school rich in tradition with an outstanding reputation for success. We look for- ward to you adding to that tradition and taking full advantage of everything South has to offer. Have pride in your- self and the Panthers! Mean SAT Scores Advanced Placement for College Bound Seniors Exam Data % Seniors % of Students with % of 11th & 12th Year Reading Math Writing Tested Score of 3 or Higher Graders Taking Exams 2018-19 613 616 79% 73% 48% 2017-18 589 588 71.8% 45% 2016-17 599 569 74% 68.2% 46% 2015-16 551 564 526 73% 68% 48% 2014-15 545 557 522 74% 74% 45% 2013-14 546 553 521 78% 62% 49% 2012-13 549 557 531 76% 58% 41% 2011-12 532 542 511 81% 59% 41% 2010-11 537 548 519 80% 57% 42% 2009-10 541 548 519 67% 58% 32% 2008-09 539 545 517 73% 73% 25% 2007-08 541 544 521 67% 70% 21% 2006-07 535 542 513 71% 73% 12% Class of 2019 • 410 students. • 11 National Merit Finalist, 11 Commended Students. • 4 National AP Scholars, 36 AP Scholars with Honors, • 128 Principal Scholars (11 terms of 4.0 GPA) 36 AP Scholars, and 49 AP Scholars with Distinction • 93.5% earned CORE 40 diplomas • Indiana Academic Honors Diploma • $5.68 million earned in scholarship monies recipients earned by 65% of the class • 180 National Honor Society Members 4 BHS SoutH CurriCulum Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Honors Diploma . 12-14, 16 IHSAA Eligibility . 22 Advanced College Project (ACP) Information . 9 Information Technology.....................51, 55 Agriculture...................................52 Language Arts Courses.........................36 Agribusiness Pathway..........................52 Language Arts Elective Courses ..................38 Architecture and Construction...................53 Life Sciences Pathway, Contentration: Animals . 52 BHSS Pathways . 50 Life Sciences Pathway, Concentration: Biomed/Tech Pathway . 51 Plant and Soil . 52 Biomedical Pathway “Project Lead the Way”.......54 Life Sciences Pathway, Business Courses ..............................23 Concentration: Natural Resources ..............53 Computer Science/Programing Pathway . 50 Manufacturing . 55 Construction Trades Pathway . 53 Mathematics Courses ..........................40 Core 40 . 12-15 Mathematics Elective Courses . 42 Cosmetology Pathway . 54 Mission Statement, Beliefs and Goals . 2 Culinary Arts Pathway .........................54 Music Courses . 33 Curriculum Guidelines .........................18 Music/Choral.................................33 Course Descriptions . 23 Music/Instrumental . 34 Delayed Enrollment . 6 National Honor Society . 11 Diploma Designations/Requirements .......... 12-15 NCAA Eligibility . 20 Drafting and Design Pathway ...................53 Networking and Support Pathway . 55 Drama/Theater Courses ........................30 OPEN Program: Indiana University................9 Dual Credit Opportunities .......................9 Panther Plus Period.............................6 Early Childhood Education Pathway..............53 PC Support/IT Pathway . 51 Education and Training . 51, 53 Post Secondary Preparation .....................17 Education Careers Pathways . 51 Project Pride . 7 Engineering Pathway “Project Lead the Way” ......55 Public Safety . 56 English as a New Language .....................11 Repeating a Course.............................6 Family & Consumer Science Courses..............25 Salutatorian..................................19 Fine Arts Courses..............................28 Schedule Changes..............................5 Fire and Rescue Pathway . 56 Science Courses ...............................42 Four Year Plan....................Inside back cover Social Studies Courses..........................45 Grade Point Average........................18, 20 Special Education . 7, 49 Grading Code . 18 Special Programs & Courses.....................48 Graduation Requirements . 12-15 STEM . 55 Health & Physical Education Courses .............35 STEM/Information Tech . 50 Health Care Specialities Pathway/Nursing Pathway . 54 Summer Reading...........................11, 35 Health Sciences ............................51, 54 Technical Honors Diploma....................12-14 High Ability Program . 7-8 Technology Education . 27 High Ability Mentor Program . 49 Textbook Rental Fees . 5 High School Credit While Enrolled in Middle School . 7 Theatre Courses . 31 Home Schooling . 11 Transportation . 56 Honors Classes . 8, 19 Transportation Pathway........................56 Hoosier Hills Career Center . 52 Valedictorian.................................19 Horticulture