Academics

Bittersweet Kindergarten worksheet, 2nd grade building towers in library.

Academic Programs:

Students in grades K-5 learn writing skills through the 6+1 Writing Traits and Simple 6. All students participate in Everyday Math and MacMillan/McGraw-Hill reading programs. Many electronic learning opportunities are available for students including Lexia, Math Facts in a Flash, and Study Island. Foss science kits and and inquiry-based social studies are used to broaden student’s interest in these areas. A wonderful show that displays student art takes place each spring. Students with special needs are included in the regular classroom.

How We Rate:

”A” rated School & School District
Bittersweet is one of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation’s 11 elementary schools and among P-H-M’s nine “A” rated schools. The district has consistently received an “A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education since 2011.

The IDOE’S Graduates Prepared to Succeed Dashboard provides student-focused data to empower Indiana’s educators & families with information on how we are preparing our students for college and career success. Click here to view Bittersweet’s Student Performance Report.

Honors and Achievements:

Bittersweet has also earned the distinction of being among Indiana’s Top 30% of Public Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report (data is based on the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years). Click here to learn more.