Curriculum
New Tech uses project-based learning to engage students in relevant and meaningful work. Much of the classwork is done on computer. The school uses New Technology Foundation's echo Collaborative Learning Environment and Gmail/Google Drive for assignment management, grades, and collaboration. In the first year, before echo was finalized, the American Studies class used the Moodle virtual learning environment. All students are required to complete 140 hours of independent physical activity in order to receive credit for Physical Education. The following classes are currently available:
- American Studies - a combination of American History and English 9.
- English 11
- World Studies - a combination of World History and English 10.
- English 12
- Software Technology & Success Skills - teaches students software applications (mainly from Microsoft) and skills that help students get jobs.
- Biology & Health
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geometry - teaches geometry through real-life problems.
- Algebra I & II
- Pre Calculus/Trigonometry
- History by the Numbers (Statistics)
- Entrepreneurship - The entrepreneurship class runs the school store. All class members are members of DECA.
- World Languages - Foreign language is generally taught through the Rosetta Stone program.
- Art - This class can be taken as a Dual Credit Course, earning both High School and Ivy Tech credit.
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Government
- Economics
- Service Learning Classes (Teaching Assistants, Recycling, etc.)
- IVYT120- An Ivy Tech class taught on-site at BNTHS.
- Ivy Tech Release - Allows students to take classes on the local Ivy Tech campus.
- Exterior Internships
- Debate
- Film as Literature
- Dramatic Literature
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