IUHS social studies teacher Mr. Tony Young was named a 2022 Holocaust Educator in Action by CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center. “This award seeks to identify, support, and celebrate educators who live and teach in a way that honors the life and work of Terry Fear,” who served as an educator for 35 years… Read more »
Entries by Ms. Christine Hitchcock, Lead Social Studies Teacher
Student Perspective: Mind over Matter
By Benita Ntihinyurwa, current IUHS Online student: Mind over matter. You can be so powerful. I realized throughout my time in online school I really thought quantity over quality was the way to it. I was trying to plan out doing my assignments and finishing them in one day every day including weekends because I thought… Read more »
IUHS Alum Spotlight
It’s always nice to have options in life. In my case, Indiana University was the perfect option to meet my needs and lifestyle. Back when I was approaching tenth grade, my life was changing. I had started to pursue my passion as a professional magician. Due to my career choice, my daily “hours… Read more »
It’s College GO! Week at IUHS Online!
Welcome to College GO! Week at IU High School Online! College GO! Week is the final week of September in Indiana and endeavors to provide Indiana students with information and resources designed to help them plan for education beyond high school. Please enjoy this video of IUHS faculty and staff sharing their college experiences!
👟 IUHS Physical Education course is now open!
IUHS is now offering physical education! The first semester of the course focuses on the topics of general fitness principles, body composition, and important safety risks and factors. Students create and follow an 8-week physical fitness plan. The course requires a text that is accessed via an online app for less than $10. Visit… Read more »
🎓 SENIORS: Please read for important Common Application info!
Information For Students Doing the Common Application What is the Common App: Common App is a non-profit college access organization that helps students apply to college every year. Common App’s free college application tool is designed to make applying to college faster and easier. With Common App you only need to use one system to… Read more »
🎓 SENIORS: Please read for important Common Application info!
Seniors, you are almost done with your high school experience. Please visit the IUHS Student Handbook for information about using Common Application for college applications, including important dates.
New social studies courses available!
IUHS has recently opened several new social studies courses that will count as elective credits. They include: Indiana Studies Ethnic Studies Civics These are one-semester courses and you can find out more about them by visiting the IUHS course catalog: https://expand.iu.edu/browse/iuhs To see only the Social Studies courses in the catalog, go to: https://expand.iu.edu/browse/iuhs/socialstudies
Screenside Chat: Transitioning to Online Teaching with Tools We Already Possess
In this Screenside Chat, IU High School social studies teacher, Christine Hitchcock, discusses how teachers can use their existing experiences, expertise, and tools to transition from brick-and-mortar to online teaching.
Screenside Chat: Reflections and Peer Feedback
In this Screenside Chat, IU High School social studies teacher, Christine Hitchcock, shares how she helps students think about what they know and how learning from their peers shaped their own thinking.