BHS ELECTIVES
At BHS we want our students to explore their world and the options they have available. One way we do this is by offering students a variety of elective courses to enjoy new experiences or to develop career-oriented skills so they can be prepared to become self-sufficient individuals.
CAREER CENTERS
Students interested in pursuing a career in the trades can get a jump start in high school by enrolling in one of the Muncie Area Career Center or Jay County High School programs:
Jay County
WORLD LANGUAGES
Learn a new language and discover the wonders of another culture. We offer Spanish to our students.
JROTC
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) develops citizenship and patriotism, physical fitness, leadership, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills. Students learn military history and the role of military support in our nation. Visit our JROTC website to learn more.
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
Students can learn the vocabulary, skills, and requirements common to health career topics such as nursing, dental care, animal care, public health, etc. Those with an interest in nursing may go on to participate in an “extended laboratory” experience and gain valuable hands-on experience.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
In addition to traditional physical education, students may take specialized courses in lifeguarding, weight training, or substitute participation in athletics (team sports and/or track and field) for PE credits.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Students gain valuable knowledge in child development, nutrition, health and wellness, and interpersonal relationships by following the family and consumer sciences elective track.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Our world needs people who understand how things work and how to fix them when they don’t. Our Engineering and Technology elective track provides students with educational and hands-on learning opportunities to explore manufacturing processes, engineering, computer design, construction, transportation, and industrial repair and maintenance.
BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Prepare for college and careers and learn the basics of business management by taking one of these informative and practical courses. We also offer courses in computer tech support, interactive media, and personal financial responsibility.
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is the science and art of providing food and fiber products to consumers. Agriculture includes input industries necessary for production, manufacturing, processing, marketing, and distribution. Agricultural education at the secondary level teaches and reinforces science, math, language arts, and social science principles. Major areas of instruction in secondary agricultural education include agricultural business, horticulture/ landscaping, and life sciences. Agriculture is the most fundamental and essential industry in the world, an industry that provides our entire society with food, clothing, and shelter. This makes agricultural education an important component of a child's education.