The mission of the Bloomington High School North community is to seek knowledge through inquiry, wisdom through understanding, success through achievement and purpose through service to others.
Community
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Bloomington – also “home” to Indiana University – is
a culturally diverse community that attracts students representing more
than 40 countries to Bloomington High School North. An hour from Indianapolis,
city and county claim a population of over 116,000.
Mean SAT Scores for BHSN College Bound Seniors |
Year |
Critical Reading |
Math |
Writing |
# and % Seniors Tested |
| 2008-09 |
557 |
558 |
543 |
199/61% |
| 2007-08 |
542 |
546 |
533 |
218/61% |
| 2006-07 |
533 |
537 |
537 |
213/65% |
| 2005-06 |
542 |
533 |
526 |
194/64% |
| 2004-05 |
536 |
531 |
Not a Part of SAT |
242/67% |
| 2003-04 |
546 |
549 |
Not a Part of SAT |
202/68.7% |
| 2002-03 |
544 |
533 |
Not a Part of SAT |
128/70% |
State Average for SAT Scores |
Year |
Critical Reading |
Math |
Writing |
| 2006-07 |
497 |
507 |
483 |
| 2005-06 |
498 |
509 |
486 |
| 2004-05 |
504 |
508 |
Not a Part of SAT |
| 2003-04 |
501 |
506 |
Not a Part of SAT |
| 2002-03 |
500 |
504 |
Not a Part of SAT |
Advanced Placement Exam Results |
Year |
% of Students with Score 3 or Higher |
% of 11th and 12th Grade Students Taking AP Exams |
| 2008-09 |
82% |
23% |
| 2007-08 |
81% |
26% |
2006-07 |
65% |
16% |
2005-06 |
82% |
14% |
2004-05 |
81% |
21% |
2003-04 |
77% |
32% |
2002-03 |
62% |
12% |
Class of 2009
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- 322 students
- 2 National Merit Finalists, 10 commended students
- 2 AP Scholars with Honors; 8 AP Scholars, two AP Scholar with Distinction
- 96% of the graduates plan to attend college
Post-Secondary Plans
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Eighty-six percent of the Class of 2008 planned to attend college. Other choices include
- 4-year college - 60%
- 2-year college - 36%
- Vocational/Technical School - 2%
- Military - 1%
- Other - 1%
Beside state universities and colleges of varying sizes, graduates from BHSN have also been accepted at Amherst, Brown University, Carleton, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia University, Georgetown, Harvard, Macalaster, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, Smith, Stanford, Swarthmore, UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, Vassar, Wake Forest, Washington University, West Point, Wittenberg, and Yale in recent years.
Bloomington High School North is a comprehensive public high school for
grades 9-12 located on the northwest side of Bloomington.
The school serves a diverse community and its 1500+ students
represent a variety of cultures
and nationalities. Through educational programs, extracurricular
opportunities, community service, student internships
and student-initiated activities,
students learn to appreciate and respect the culture
and diversity of the Bloomington North community.
Enrollment, September 2009: 1595
Size of Senior Class: 338
Staff (Administrators and Teachers): 92
Doctor's Degrees: 3
Ed. S: 2
Master's Degrees: 64
Bloomington High School North is accredited by the Indiana State Department of Public Instruction and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Monroe County Community School Corporation is committed to equal opportunity. It is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or disability in any employment opportunity.
No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational function or student activity. Education services, programs, instruction and facilities will not be denied to anyone in the Monroe County Community School Corporation as a result of race, color religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or disability.
For further information, clarification or complaint, please contact:
MCCSC Administration Building
315 North Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
Graduation Requirements
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| English | 8 |
| Government | 1 |
| U.S. History | 2 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Social Studies Electives | 2 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Science | 4 |
| Health and Safety | 1 |
| Physical Education (2 Semesters) | 1 |
| Total Required | 26 |
| Total Electives | 16 |
| Minimum Credits for Graduation | 42 |
To meet the requirements for graduation from high school, a student must accumulate a minimum of 42 credits. Students must attend a minimum of seven semesters in grades 9 - 12. One credit represents the work satisfactorily completed in one course for one semester, except in Beginning Physical Education, which receives one-half credit.
Grading System
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| (Points for Grade Point Average) |
| A = 4.0 |
B = 3.0 |
C = 2.0 |
| D = 1.0 |
F = 0.0 |
I = Incomplete |
| P = Pass |
N = Audit |
W = Withdrew |
A complete explanation of grade reporting may be found
in Section
8
- Academics: Grade Reporting in the online
student handbook. This includes a discussion about weighted grades
and GPAs.
Daily Schedules
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|
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri |
Passing Period |
| Block 1 |
7:40 - 9:05 |
5 minutes |
| Block 2 |
9:10 - 10:35 |
5 minutes |
| Den/Tutorial |
10:40 - 11:20 |
5 minutes |
| Block 3/Lunch A |
Lunch: 11:20 - 11:55
Class: 12:00 - 1:25 |
5 minutes
5 minutes |
| Block 3/Lunch B |
Class: 11:25 - 12:05
Lunch: 12:05 - 12:40
Class: 12:40 - 1:25 |
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes |
| Block 3/Lunch C |
Class: 11:25 - 12:50
Lunch: 12:50 - 1:25 |
5 minutes
5 minutes |
| Block 4 |
1:30 - 2:55 |
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Wednesday |
Passing Period |
| Block 1 |
8:25 - 9:50 |
5 minutes |
| Block 2 |
9:55 - 11:20 |
5 minutes |
| Block 3/Lunch A |
Lunch: 11:20 - 11:55
Class: 12:00 - 1:25 |
5 minutes
5 minutes |
| Block 3/ Lunch B |
Class: 11:25 - 12:05
Lunch: 12:05 - 12:40
Class: 12:40 - 1:25 |
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes |
| Block 3/Lunch C |
Class: 11:25 - 12:50
Lunch: 12:50 - 1:25 |
5 minutes
5 minutes |
| Block 4 |
1:30 - 2:55 |
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Bloomington High School North schedules students in an alternating 8 block format. The curriculum includes over 140 different course offerings and allows students to design academic programs to meet their individual needs. Graduation requirements are based on work completed in grades nine through twelve. Accelerated programs enable students to complete high school requirements in seven semesters.
Special features of the curriculum include AP and Accelerated Learning courses, vocational/technical training, work-study programs, interdisciplinary studies, and independent study.
1.ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES: English, math, and science.
2.ACCELERATED LEARNING PROGRAM: Classes composed of students who are highly motivated and demonstrate a willingness and ability to be challenged by an in-depth approach to English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language are offered for all grade levels.
3.SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM: BHSN provides special services for students with mild mental handicaps, learning disabilities, emotional handicaps, physical handicaps, and substantial disabilities. Programs are individually designed to meet each student's special needs.
4.SUPPORT SUCCESS: Freshmen and sophomore students experiencing academic problems may be enrolled in the program designed to offer individualized academic assistance, study skills, and counseling. Enrollment is based upon counselor and/or parent request.
5. PEER TUTOR PROGRAM: Students in this program are given the opportunity to work with teachers in the program for the substantially disabled. Students spend one period a day as a role model for individuals with moderate and severe mental handicaps by accompanying them to class, working on individual projects, and assisting with vocational training.
6.STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: BHSN's Student Assistance Program provides support to students who may have problems which are interfering with their success in school, and makes referrals to professional resources when appropriate. Various support groups are offered each semester, which focus on issues such as grief, teenage pregnancy, stress, personal growth, divorced parents, tobacco cessation and drug/alcohol abuse. Participation is always voluntary and confidential.
7.VOCATIONAL TRAINING: Students may enroll in career courses at the Hoosier Hills Career Center (a separate facility within the MCCSC system) while attending their regular high school.
Interscholastic Sports
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An interscholastic sports program is offered as follows:
| Boys: |
Football, Basketball, Tennis, Track, Cross-country, Baseball, Wrestling, Golf, Soccer, Swimming |
| Girls: |
Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Gymnastics, Track, Cross-country, Softball |
The Bloomington High School North students enjoyed enormous success during the 1999-2000 school year. There were five National Merit Finalists, six National Merit semi-finalists and six commended students. Ten seniors earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while 81 students earned Academic Honors Diplomas and 113 students earned Core 40 diplomas. Members of the senior class were awarded a Wells Scholarship, two Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships, two Rotary Scholarships and a Coca-Cola Scholarship in addition to thousands of dollars in other scholarships and awards. Seventy percent of the graduates plan to attend college. There are two semi-finalists and six commended students in the 2001 National Merit Program.
The Science Olympiad Team placed third in the state tournament. The Bloomington High School North Band program was named one of the one hundred 2000 Grammy Signature Schools in the country. The Band placed seventh in state competition. The Bloomington High School North Orchestra won first place at the Toronto Music Festival. Students placed in Academic Decathlon, Spell Bowl and Hoosier Academic Super Bowl competitions. North students won the State and National Science Fairs in addition to earning awards at the International Science Fair. Students made significant contributions to many community organizations through fundraisers, working voluntarily and attending meetings. Programs and groups such as Habitat for Humanity, Bloomington United, Kids Caring and Sharing for Riley Hospital, Hoosier Hills Food Bank and area nursing homes benefited from the commitment and dedication of Bloomington North students.
The Bloomington High School North athletes continued to represent Bloomington North and the community very well. Students earned two IHSAA Mental Attitude Awards. Six students earned All-State Awards, five athletes earned Academic All-State Honors and two individuals earned Honorable Mention. Forty athletes earned Academic All-conference awards and fifty-seven athletes were designated as Booster Club Academic Athletes.
In addition to conference, sectional and regional honors, athletes in Boy's Cross County, Boy's Track, Girl's Golf, Boy's Swimming, Girl's swimming, Girl's Track and Wrestling competed at the State level. The Boy's Basketball team was state runner-up and a member of the team was named Mr. Basketball.
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