Bitney College Preparatory High School
| Bitney Prep High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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135 Joerschke Drive , United States , 95945 | |
| Coordinates | 39°13′58″N 121°02′31″W / 39.232860°N 121.041983°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Founded | 1998 |
| School board | Bitney College Prep. Charter Council |
| Director | Jonathan Molnar |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Colours | Red, silver, and black |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Website | http://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
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]
Bitney has moved several times. 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 1999–2002
- Woolman Ln. 39°16′12″N 121°06′04″W / 39.270072°N 121.101227°W 2002–2003
- 12338 McCourtney Road 39°12′00″N 121°05′35″W / 39.200055°N 121.092934°W 2003–2007
- Ridge Rd. 39°14′20″N 121°03′16″W / 39.238864°N 121.054423°W 2007–2009
- 135 Joerschke Dr. 39°13′58″N 121°02′31″W / 39.232860°N 121.041983°W 2009–present
Academics
For the school years of 2000–2001, 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04, Bitney's API scores were the highest in Nevada County.[needs update][2]
Extracurricular activities and events
Athletics include Ultimate Frisbee.
Students are offered a variety of field trips:
- Wilderness Week
- Senior trip
- College tours
School dances are held at various times of the year, typically close to holidays.
- Halloween Dance (October)
- New Years Dance (January)
- Prom (May)
Since 2007, Bitney has hosted the annual Brain Buster Challenge, where teams from local schools have an opportunity to showcase their skills, knowledge, and spirit.
References
- ^ a b "Bitney College Preparatory High School". Archived from the original on July 26, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- ^ [1]
