LET OUR TRADITION SHAPE YOUR FUTURE!

 “BEAR” FACTS:  TRADITIONAL PROGRAM

Butler is one of only two district-wide Traditional Magnet Program High Schools.  The Traditional Program places an added emphasis on high academic standards, proper conduct, citizenship, and the development of self-discipline.

SCHOOLS OF LEARNING

Butler students complete the Pre-College Curriculum, which is an approved course of study required for admission to colleges and universities.  Within the Pre-College Curriculum, students have the opportunity to select various programs of study or career/technical pathways within the following Schools of Learning:

Fine Arts (Music, Art & Theatre) Business

Cyber Science Education

Engineering/Robotics General Studies

Health Sciences Organizational Leadership (JROTC)

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Butler has several options for students who wish to earn college credit hours while still in high school, through Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual credit programs, which are offered through the University of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC), and Campbellsville University.

Advanced Placement Courses:

Biology II, Calculus, English Language and Composition III, Human Geography, U.S. History, World History, Psychology, Music Theory

JCTC Courses:  

American Government, Personal Finance, Internet Technology, Computational Thinking, Web Page Development, Senior English, Contemporary Math, College Algebra, Medicaid Nurse Aide

University of Louisville Courses:

College Algebra, English, Art History, Humanities, Oral Communications, Pre-Calculus, various Teacher 

Education courses, various Business courses through the Cardinal Bridge Program

Campbellsville University:

Theatre Appreciation, Music Appreciation

UPS Co-Operative Education:

Students work part time at UPS while taking college courses via Metropolitan College.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Butler maintains a true sense of community and support for our entire Bear Family by making the following resources available to students and parents:

ACT Boot Camp   Mental Health Practitioner

Best Buddies Program Social Worker

Family Resources Youth Service Center Sources of Strength

Parent Teacher Student Association Summer Boost and Recovery Programs

School Nurse     Tutoring Programs