Bitney College Preparatory High School

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Bitney College Preparatory High School (BCPHS) is a high school located in Nevada County, California.^[2]

History

Founded in 1998 by the Bitney Springs Charter Council, this tuition-free charter school falls under the jurisdiction of the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools.^[2]

Student academic performance index

For the school years of 2000–2001, 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04, Bitney's API scores were the highest in Nevada County.

Campuses

Bitney has moved several times over the course of the school's existence. Below is a list of the sites Bitney has inhabited thus far.

• Bitney Springs Rd. 39°15′18″N 121°08′48″W / 39.255111°N 121.146648°W / 39.255111; -121.146648 1999-2002
• Woolman Ln. 39°16′12″N 121°06′04″W / 39.270072°N 121.101227°W / 39.270072; -121.101227 2002-2003
• 12338 McCourtney Road 39°12′00″N 121°05′35″W / 39.200055°N 121.092934°W / 39.200055; -121.092934 2003-2007
• Ridge Rd. 39°14′20″N 121°03′16″W / 39.238864°N 121.054423°W / 39.238864; -121.054423 2007-2009
• 135 Joerschke Dr. 39°13′58″N 121°02′31″W / 39.232860°N 121.041983°W / 39.232860; -121.041983 2009–Present

Academic program

Core subjects

The Bitney academic program meets the eligibility requirements for the University of California and the California State University systems.

English Department

• 9th Grade English
• 10th Grade English
• 11th Grade English
• 12th Grade English

Social Sciences

• World History
• U.S. History
• Government
• Economics

Mathematics

• Algebra A/B
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• Pre-Calculus
• Calculus

Science Department

• Biology
• Geology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Health 9

Foreign Language

• Spanish 1
• Spanish 2
• Spanish 3
• Spanish 4

Physical Education

• Freshman PE

Fine Arts

• Art 1

Electives

Full descriptions of electives may be found at http://www.bitneyprep.net/electives.php .

• Basketball/Rock and Roll
• Chess & Sports
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing & Painting
• Intro to German
• Modern Physics
• Music Performance
• Painting
• Physical Education
• Weight Training
• Solving Environmentalism
• Street Law
• Yearbook

(Note: Selection of electives may change each semester.)

Student activities

Athletics

The Bitney College Prep athletic program offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, from mountain biking to fencing. There are currently two sports teams competing with other schools and organizations: basketball and coed ultimate. We're always looking for community members willing to help supplement our program by volunteering to coach something new. – Bitney Website^[2]

• Coed Ultimate Frisbee
• Basketball

Field trips

Bitney Students are given the opportunity to partake in a variety of field trips:

• Wilderness Week
• Night at the opera
• Shakespeare festival
• Senior trip
• College tours

Student government

The school's student government usually consists of eight student-elected representatives, with two representatives being elected from each class. Additionally, one representative and one alternate representative from the senior class are typically elected as voting members on the school's charter council.

Dances

School dances are held at various times of the year, typically close to holidays.

• Halloween Dance (October)
• New Years Dance (January)
• Prom (May)

Events Held by Bitney College Preparatory High School

Brain Buster Challenge

Since 2007 , Bitney has annually hosted an event called the Brain Buster Challenge, where teams from local schools have an opportunity to showcase their skills, knowledge, and spirit. More specific information can be found on the Brain Buster Challenge page at the Official Website.

References

1. ↑ http://www.bitneyprep.net/
2. 1 2 3 http://www.bitneyprep.net/index.php

External links

• Official Web Site
• Bitney College Prep High School on Facebook