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Bitney College Preparatory High School

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Bitney Prep High School
Address
Map
135 Joerschke Drive

,
United States
,
95945
Coordinates39°13′58″N 121°02′31″W / 39.232860°N 121.041983°W / 39.232860; -121.041983
Information
TypePublic 4-year
Founded1998
School boardBitney College Prep. Charter Council
DeanJonathan Molnar
DirectorKristin Mayville
grades9-12
Colour(s)Red, Silver, and Black   
MascotBulldogs
Websitehttp://www.bitneyprep.net/

Bitney Prep High School (Formerly Bitney College Preparatory High School) is a high school located in Nevada County, California, United States.[1]

History

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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.[1]

Student academic performance index

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For the school years of 2000–2001, 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04, Bitney's API scores were the highest in Nevada County.[1]

Campuses

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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.

Academic program

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Core subjects

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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

Science Department

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Foreign Language

  • Spanish 1
  • Spanish 2

Physical Education

  • Freshman PE

Fine Arts

  • Art 1

Electives

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  • Auto Restoration
  • Climbing
  • Maker Lab
  • Media
  • Music
  • Passion Projects

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

Student activities

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Athletics

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  • Ultimate Frisbee

Field trips

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

  • Wilderness Week
  • Senior trip
  • College tours

Dances

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

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

Other

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Events Held by Bitney College Preparatory High School

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Brain Buster Challenge

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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.

Fundraisers

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bitney College Preparatory High School". Archived from the original on 2009-07-26. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
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