Mission Statement
T he Mission of Bloomington High School is to prepare students for the
challenges of a demanding global society. This responsibility is shared by
faculty, staff, parents/guardians, and most importantly -- students. We
believe in providing educational equity for our dynamic and diverse
population. As responsible citizens, our students will face challenges that
require increasingly complex problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt
and apply knowledge. Accordingly, our responsibility is to assist all
students in mastering the knowledge and skills for successful independent
and lifelong learning. Further, we help students acquire effective
communication skills needed for individual interaction and collaboration.
Finally, we accept the responsibility to inspire our students to achieve
their full potential.
Bloomington High School has a total enrollment of
1533 students with an average class size of 19.4
students. All high school students in the
district are assigned to BHS. As a result, our
statistics reflect all students, ranging from
at-risk and alternative programs through advanced
placement offerings. The school has engaged in
a systematic improvement program the past six years
including the initiation of an advanced placement
program and increased standards in all of our
courses. As a result, average test scores on
state achievement tests show continuous improvement,
particularly in the areas of writing and
mathematics. This is mirrored by continued
improvement in the school's graduation rate.
Student honors and recognitions have also increased,
with BHS seniors selected as the Bloomington-Normal
Students of the Year in 1998, 1999, and 2002.
|
|
|
