Since 2012, BCSC has lost more than 600 teachers to resignation and retirement. This significantly impacts our ability to thrive as a community and school district. We must be able to retain and recruit the best teachers and staff for the more than 12,000 students we serve each day. In addition, we must continue our investments in the safety and security of students, staff, parents, and community residents. In order to do so, we are proposing a referendum that will keep our tax rates under the state average and ask the average homeowner to make an investment of $7.79 per month. 100% of the funds will be used to retain and recruit staff to support high quality education and to invest in student safety and security. To learn more about BCSC's Referendum proposal, how it will impact your property taxes, and how we plan on using these additional funds, please follow this link to our Referendum 2020 page.
The applications for BCSC Pre-Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year are available at this link. Applications for On My Way Pre-K have not been released, yet. After you have applied, you will receive an email once the On My Way Pre-K application is active.
For more information about BCSC's Pre-K program, please visit our website or call us at 812-376-4569.
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Applications open for the 2020-2021 school year on December 1, 2019 Learn more about Legado Spanish Immersion Academy at Clifty Creek Elementary here Apply today! Application (English) Application (Spanish) Contact Michael Parsons (parsonsm@bcsc.k12.in.us) or Denise Recarte (recarted@bcsc.k12.in.us) for more information.
Columbus Signature Academy (CSA) Applications CSA Pathway 2020-2021 School Year Application Window (12/1/19-2/3/20)A holistic systems approach to addressing the mental, social, and emotional needs of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation's K to 12th grade students. To learn more, click here.
BCSC now has Facebook and Twitter accounts. Please "like" or "follow" these pages to get news and information about district, school, and community events. Facebook: www.facebook.com/bcscschools Twitter: Follow @bcscschools Instagram: @bcscschools
BCSC will have an eLearning Day on the 6th snow day or any cancellation after Spring Break. To find out more information regarding our eLearning Days, visit: https://sites.google.com/bcsc.k12.in.us/bcscelearning/home Want to learn more about technology in BCSC and/or could not attend our Family Technology Night? View our collection of technology resources for families and students in the About Us, Technology tab.
The Columbus Virtual Pathway is an online educational offering for students in grades 7 through 12 in Bartholomew and surrounding counties. The Columbus Virtual Pathway will utilize the Pearson Connexus Online and Blended Learning platform to offer online courses developed by Pearson and taught by Indiana state-certified teachers. Students attending the Columbus Virtual Pathway will be enrolled at a BCSC school and be assigned an instructional advisor. These students will receive a BCSC diploma upon graduation and will be able to participate in BCSC programs and extra-curricular activities at the schools where they are enrolled. For more information, please contact: Angie Wieneke virtualpath@bcsc.k12.in.us 812-603-9283 To apply: Columbus Virtual Pathway Application
Starting its eleventh year in 2018, Columbus Signature Academy is the first K-12 Project-Based Learning magnet school in the nation. Students at CSA work collaboratively using technology to solve authentic problems and create real-world projects. CSA students and staff focus on developing the 21st Century skills (http://www.p21.org/) that are crucial for student success.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the following school administrators: *CSA Central Middle School - Jay Payne paynej@bcsc.k12.in.us *CSA New Tech High School- Mike Reed reedm@bcsc.k12.in.usThe Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation strives to keep our students safe during the chilly winter months. Remember that for the latest information on school closings due to weather, you can visit our district website or the website for your individual school. We encourage all parents to dress your child appropriately for cold weather. Students will have outdoor recess, even during cold weather, so children should be sent to school with coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please speak to your school principal if you need assistance providing these items.
Registration for Kindergarten opens March 2-6, 2020 Any child that is 5 years of age by August 1, 2020, is eligible for Kindergarten. Each BCSC elementary school will be open on Tuesday, March 3, from 6:00-7:00pm, to register children for Kindergarten. If unable to attend this evening session, parents are welcome to register their child at their home school's main office during the week of March 2-6, from 9:00am-2:00pm. Parents wishing to enroll their student at CSA Lincoln or CSA Fodrea must have received enrollment instructions by mail prior to enrollment. Please contact your home school if you have specific questions regarding enrollment procedures. All parents must present the following items to register their child for school: the child's birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency. The proof of residency can be a utility bill (not a cell phone bill), but the address reflected must match the student's home address.
The application for early admittance to kindergarten is available at the link below. All children in the state of Indiana must be 5 years of age prior to August 1, 2020, in order to be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Applications will be accepted for students whose 5th birthday is between Aug. 2- September 30, 2020. You must submit all four documents linked below to the BCSC Administration Offices at 1200 Central Ave, no later than Firday, April 3, 2020. Early Entrance to Kindergarten Application
The application for early admittance to 1st grade is available at the link below. All children in the state of Indiana must be 6 years of age prior to August 1, 2020, in order to be eligible to enroll in 1st grade. Applications will be accepted for students whose 6th birthday is between Aug. 2- September 30, 2020. You must submit all three documents linked below to the BCSC Administration Offices at 1200 Central Ave, no later than Friday, April 3, 2020. Early Admittance to 1st Grade Application and Required Documentation
Columbus Signature Academy - Elementary Application 2020-2021 EnrollmentStarting its twelfth year in 2019, Columbus Signature Academy is the first K-12 Project-Based Learning magnet school in the nation. Students at CSA work collaboratively using technology to solve authentic problems and create real-world projects. CSA students and staff focus on developing the 21st Century skills (http://www.p21.org/) that are crucial for student success.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the following school administrators:
*CSA Lincoln Elementary - Brett Findley findleyb@bcsc.k12.in.us *CSA Fodrea Elementary - Lyndsey Linneweber linneweberl@bcsc.k12.in.usBright Beginnings – Quality child care for children six weeks to four year olds Early Childhood Integrated Program – Program for 3 year olds based at the Johnson Learning Center BCSC Pre-K – Pre-Kindergarten Program based at Johnson Education Center, CSA Fodrea, Parkside ES, Southside ES and Taylorsville ES i-CARE – Before and after school program for Bright Beginnings and Pre-Kindergarten Programs Family School Partners – A free home visitation program created to help parents of preschool children, ages 1-5 years, develop skills as their child's first and most important teacher.