BARTHOLOMEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORPORATION
DEEPER LEARNING WORKS
MULTIPLE PATHWAYS WORK 90% 1000 125
Take a C4 class Attend PBL school Enter Global Pathways
300+
Elementary Students in Accelerated Programs
5079
College Credits Earned by BCSC Class of 2013
Whether our students decide to go to college or straight into the work force, we have just the right place for each of them. From Busy Bees Preschool through their senior project, we provide multiple pathways, which include: learning through art in our Reggio based Pre-K program, our middle school Global pathways program, dozens of Advanced Placement and dual
credit courses oered at our high schools, project based learning. Our Career Pathway, C-4, oerings include an Engineering Immersion pathway, Health Careers, and Veterinary Careers among dozens of others. We also boast a nationally recognized K-12 Project Based Learning pathway comprised of two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.
DIVERSITY WORKS
COMPASIONATE TEACHING The teachers show me that they understand how I feel about about Black history. Freshman Dashawn Hunter
BCSC capitalizes on individuality and values diversity. Our population totals 11,418 students, representing 7 nationalities, and 51 languages. 13.9 percent of students are serviced through the corporation’s highly regarded, special education department. BCSC drives successful learning outcomes through encouraging and instilling the value of diverse ideals, critical to in depth, and authentic learning. All students are welcome regardless of race, religion, or creed.
51
Languages Spoken
13.9%
Unique Learning Challenges
22.3%
Ethnic Diversity
10.4%
English as a second language
42%
Low income
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WORKS Top Outperforms Nation’s 10% Top 10%
84% Graduation Rate Graduate with Academic
52% or Technical Honors 71% Exceed ISTEP Rate
80% Attend Postsecondary BCSC
is
an
award-winning and families continue to drive
corporation that facilitates au- the depth of the program. We thentic learning. We have been offer a multitude of extracurendowed
with
distinguished riculars including band, sports,
awards for progressive courses, academic teams, and orchesstudent satisfaction, and ser- tra. From fourth grade on we vices to the community. Spe- offer math and spell bowl at all cialized instructors, award win- schools. Band and sports start in ning staff, and close community middle school and go through relations are key backbone in- high school. Columbus overall frastructures that ensure excel- has a total of 38 state champilence. Such accolades are testa- onships and a couple mid state ments to the high standard of finalists for the marching bands. teaching and innovation one can expect at BCSC. Additionally, the authentic daily experiences that transform students
Columbus North had more gold medalists at the district ISSMA competition than all other school combined.
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100+ Extracurricular Programs 96% Attendance Rate Project Based Learning
VARIOUS APPROACHES WORK Universal Design for Learning
Project Based Learning is a sub- Universal Design for Learning is stantial part of our unique culture. the framework we employ to deWe launched Columbus Signature sign and facilitate learning enviAcademy, the first K-12 PBL pro- ronments. UDL provides a strucgram in the Midwest. CSA invites ture for educators to evaluate students to solve real world prob- potential
barriers
to
learning,
lems in a technology rich environ- gives accessible options for stument. Our students develop 21st dents, and values variability, so we Century skills while learning rig- can provide a culturally responorous content and engaging with sive environment that celebrates community partners.
diversity.
Positive Behavior Intervention Support PBIS is a student behavior system with a profound focus on expectations. The proactive vs. reactive data driven system is implemented in each school across BCSC to create an environment in which positive behavior “ works better” than problem behavior. We prioritize prevention versus punishment sets it above other behavior management systems.
Reduction
Increase
•Referrals •Drop Out Rate •Unsafe Incidents
•Instructional TIme •Satisfaction •Attendance
STUDENT VOICE WORKS
STUDENT INPUT Student voice is evident by a new library. For their senior project, several students designed the library at CSA New Tech. They transformed the reading opportunity for the students. At BCSC students matter, they have an enormous amount of input and are allowed to shine through their passion and strengths.
Freshman Michael Dobsons
Student input is what matters to us the most. Whether your child’s dream is to attend college or enter directly into the workforce, rest assured that BCSC will join you in preparing him/her so that dream is made a reality. We teach our students to find their voice and take charge of their own destinies. Students are encouraged to step into leadership roles, participate in the processes and decisions that affect them and to welcome feedback and input from staff, students and community members.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKS BCSC students and teachers are incredibly active in the community. Almost all of the projects that are done in our PBL schools, use community partners to come in and perfect and give feedback on projects and presentations. Projects that involve going out into Columbus and getting involved in what is going on around town and trying to help make Columbus a better city. All high school seniors are required to do a senior project, in a partnership with a community mentor.
of Community Service Aver60 Hours aged per Student 15% Complete a Senior Internship. Community, Career or Cre100% Complete ative Senior Project
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COALITION A unique partnership between educators and the business community, working together to improve economic growth through education. Initiatives •Early Childhood •Latino Education •STEM •i-Grad •Career Outreach •EcO15 •Project Based Learning •IUPUC, Ivy Tech, Purdue
•Columbus Learning Center •Manufacturing Center •Healthcare •Hospitality/ Tourism •IUCA+D •Adult Ed Needs Assessment