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Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation • Columbus, IN • www.bcsc.k12.in.us

BCSC implements Universal Design for Learning (www.udlcenter.org). UDL provides guidelines for teachers to create curricula that

properly stimulates all different kinds of learning styles, instead of a “one-size-fits-all” approach

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Deeper ThinkingTaking Different

Pathways

Deeper RootsExploring Diversity

Deeper ConnectionsCommunity

Connections

Deeper InvolvementSports

Deeper NumbersExploring

the Statistics

“I think our district has been very advanced in terms of supporting students because of the use of UDL — that every teacher, every classroom will be looking for

different representations. I think that helped remove a lot of obstacles to students’ learning.”

special education teacher Daniel Ho

The “what” of learning • Identifying letters, words and style• Gathering facts • Finding patterns

Recognition Networks

The “how” of learning • Planning the steps to completing a project• Solving a math problem • Taking notes during a lecture

Strategic Networks

The “why” of learning • Being engaged• Finding something challenging or difficult• Staying motivated

Affective Networks

Deeper InvolvementExtracurriculars

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This vision of BCSC produced by

CNHS Media students

• Photos by Paige Grider, Sarah Tran, CNHSMedia and provided by schools

• Design by Avrie Allen, Leah Hashagen and Kate Stewart

• Content by Leah Hashagen, Lauren Jines and Eva Yezerts

Pre-Kindergarten:BCSC offers pre-K for children who are four years old before Aug. 1 of the next school year. Pre-K focuses on language development and personal/social growth.

Project Based Learning (PBL): K-12. Students explore and evaluate real-world problems to stimulate deeper understanding.

High-Ability Program: 4-8. Starting in third grade, all BCSC students are tested for the High-Ability Program, which provides classrooms with more rigorous standards and a faster learning environment. High-Ability Programs are available at two elementary schools, Parkside and Southside, and two middle schools, Northside and Central.

Columbus Signature Academy (CSA): K-12. CSA schools are focus on information and technology by utilizing project based learning with technology. CSA is available at two elementary campuses, Fodrea and Lincoln, one middle school campus, Central, and in high school at the New Tech campus.

Global Studies (GS): 7-8. The GS program allows for students to begin a language course (Spanish or French) in their seventh grade year. It offers a blocked schedule to allow for classrooms to expand on concepts and provides opportunities for students to earn high school credits in foreign language, Biology, Algebra I and Geometry. GS is available at Northside Middle School.

AP/ACP/Dual Credit: 9-12. Students can take a variety of classes on our high school campuses that can provide college credit. AP classes work at rigorous college-level speeds, ACP classes offer college credit through Indiana University and dual credit courses are offered through Ivy Tech.

Columbus Area Career Connection (C4): 9-12. C4 allows for students to gain knowledge and experience in many different careers, offering classes in fields such as agriculture, business, communication, construction, computer and engineering technology, health sciences, early childhood education, protective services and automotive technology.

Early Middle/High/College Program: K-12. Advanced students have the option to take classes above their grade level by walking over to the middle and high schools, as well as at IUPUC and Ivy Tech.

For more information on any of these programs, go to:

www.bcsc.k12.in.us

Deeper Thinking BCSC offers different pathways, so students have opportunities

for individualized education

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•Basketball•Cheerleading•Dance•Parks and Recreation Soccer

•PAAL Football•PAAL Volleyball

Columbus North women’s basket-ball team won the 2015 State Class 4A title; senior Ali Patberg was the Mildred Ball Mental Attitude Award winner.

•Basketball•Cheerleading•Cross Country•Football•Gymnastics•Softball•Golf•Baseball

•Track and Field

•Volleyball•Tennis•Wrestling•Swimming and Diving

•Basketball•Cheerleading•Dance•Cross Country•Football

•Track and Field

•Volleyball•Tennis•Wrestling•Golf

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Columbus East football team has two State Championship titles, most recently in 2013. Numerous athletes at both high schools go on to participate in collegiate athletics.

Athletic Opportunities

The Mill Race Marathon, held in September and in its third year, attracts

runners from around the world, as well as people in our own community. Students are involved by volunteering at the race, entering the annual poster design competition, and by running in the event, including children’s Fun Run for youngsters, tots through sixth grade at various distances from 200 meters to two kilometers.

DeeperBCSC offers a number of state-ranked sports teams. Club

sports, such as swimming, figure skating, lacrosse, rugby and hockey, are offered in the Bartholomew County area.

Club programs for many of the sports offered in the school corporation are also available at various levels. Community sporting events are available for people of all ages.

Home to Champions

Mill Race Marathon

Lacrosse Rugby Ice Hockey

Involvement

Academic Minds on MathMath Bowl Academic Super BowlSpell BowlScience Bowl Science OlympiadChinese ClubDebate Club

Athletic

Girls on the RunTrailblazersFuel Play 60IntramuralsRugbyBowling

Volunteer

Interact ClubKey ClubNational Honor Society

Media BroadcastMultimedia NewspaperNewsmagazineVideo AnnouncementsWebYearbook

*availability of clubs vary from school to school

Get Involved Some of the most popular groups listed by type

Variety and number. Extracurriculars, addressing multiple interests are available to all students at all levels in BCSC.

At the elementary level, students can compete locally in Spell Bowl and math competitions.

Some elementary schools also offer Destination Imagination teams, a student-led activity that fosters children’s imaginations through a variety of projects. The teams compete both locally, on the state level and nationally.

From creative writing clubs to Skills USA, theater to mathletes or intramural sports to Rubik’s Cube clubs, both high schools in BCSC have something to offer everyone.

If students cannot find a club or group that interests them, they can fill out a form to create a school- authorized club of their own.

A main priority of BCSC is to make sure that every student can find a place to belong.

Music and Arts Marching BandColor GuardChoir/Show ChoirBand Philharmonic Youth

OrchestraDrama/Theater

native languages

spoken across all of BCSC54

530students born

outside the United States

total English learner students across all of BCSC

1,677

Below is a breakdown of countries from which the 54 different languages in BCSC schools come

Deeper Roots Inspired by the vision of legendary business leader J. Irwin Miller, BCSC celebrates

and fosters diversity in backgrounds and beliefs

Far and Wide

Through the Community Education Coalition and other local organizations, students create meaningful relationships within the community

Early Childhood Education

iGrad adult mentors come from the community 70 iGrad tutors

are high school students

Elementary Education• Book Buddies achieving literacy goals by

grade 3

• Minds on Math helping students with

math skills in grade 4

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentorship

•All BCSC students are required to complete senior projects, many of which partner with community organizations to address real needs

•Courage to Climb (pictured above) is an annual concert and senior project that raises money to support cancer research

90 percent of children in Book Buddies were at grade level by the end of the year85 90

SeniorProject

• Subsidized preschool for children from socioeconom-ically-challenged families

• iGrad tutoring and men torship in grades 8-12

• 21st Century Scholars help pay for college

• Latino education mentorship and college

planning in grades 8-12 for socioeconomically-

challenged families

• EcO15 and Dream It. Do It promoting manufacturing and STEM careers

• Partnerships with IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue College of Technology

creating collaborative spaces such as the Columbus Learning Center and the Metrology Lab (with Cummins, Inc.)

• School-to-work partnerships for high school seniors

Career/College Outreach

“For my senior project, I founded the Columbus Youth Human Rights Organization: a group

for high school students to raise awareness about the importance of not only respecting, but also appreciating the diversity in

our community.”Columbus East senior

Deeper Connections

54 languages

spoken

98% of educators were rated

effective or highly effective by the DOE

75.4% of BCSC students passed ISTEP+

Indiana average: 74.7%

99.5 percent of

graduates took the ACT

BCSC:25.6%

Indiana: 16.5%

1:1 computer-to-student ratio

44%Core 40

4% General

40%Academic Honors

Average percent

of students passing

AP exams:

Advanced Placement, International Baccalau-

reate, Dual Credit or Industry Certification

student success

85.7% BCSC

53.4% State

56.3 percent of

graduates took the SAT

average score: 21

average score:1064

White...........75.4Hispanic..........12.4Asian..................5.2Multiracial..........4.2Black...............2.1American Indian

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Ethnicity by percentage

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5%Technical Honors

7%Academic & Technical Honors

Diploma Type