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Postsecondary Preparation
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| Students need to prepare for the variety of options that are
available to them once they earn their diploma from Bloomington High
School South. They must select their courses carefully using all the
information and services offered to them: the career interest inventory
where students identify their career cluster, discussions with family,
school counselors and teachers, the Learn More Resource Center
1-800-992-2076, as well as shadowing, mentoring and internship
opportunities. |
| Because entry requirements vary among colleges there is no
specific list of courses which comprises a college preparatory
curriculum. A recommendation for maximum preparation permits very
little flexibility in high school course selection while a
recommendation for minimum preparation would not qualify students for
admission to highly selective institutions. Since many BHSS students
will attend Indiana University, [it
should be noted that Indiana University’s admission standards
require a minimum of 30 credits of college preparatory courses as
follows: eight credits of English; six credits of mathematics (algebra,
geometry, and advanced algebra); four credits of social science
(economics, government, history, psychology,, or sociology); six
credits of laboratory science (biology, chemistry, or physics); eight
credits in some combination of (1) world language, (2) additional
mathematics, laboratory science, or social science, (3) computer
science using an advanced programming language. In addition, four
credits of world language and courses which develop writing composition
skills are strongly recommended. Also note, Purdue University requires
at least two years of a foreign language taken at the high school.]
This preparation does not guarantee admission; it merely makes the
student eligible for consideration at Indiana University. It is likely
that such a program of study would be appropriate preparation for many
other colleges or universities; however, it must be emphasized that it
is the student’s responsibility to be aware of entrance
requirements for specific colleges of interest and to choose his/her
high school courses accordingly. |
| A student may prepare for a two-year associate degree
program, obtain an associate degree and then continue to complete a
four-year program, or in some cases enter the workforce immediately
upon graduation. BHSS offers coursework which includes a suggested
sequence of academic courses and designated electives which are based
on the student's career interest and educational goal. BHSS provides a
strong linkage between the high school and the two-year technical
institution or the four-year institution where applicable. There are
currently several courses that transfer from Bloomington's Ivy Tech
State College to other institutions. These institutions currently
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- University of Southern Indiana,
- Vincennes University,
- Anderson University,
- Rose-Hulman,
- Saint Mary of the Woods College,
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- Murray State University,
- Indiana Wesleyan University,
- University of Indianapolis,
- Ferris State University,
- Bedford College Center.
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| There are also general education courses with transferability
of credit to |
- Indiana University,
- IUPUI,
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- Indiana State University,
- Ball State University.
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| Students need to carefully study their associate degree
options in their career area and make their plans accordingly. Another
component of career preparation which is growing consists of
partnerships with business and industry. |