The Phoenix Program
of
Barre Supervisory Union District #61

"Alternative High School Education for Today’s Youth"

The Phoenix

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  Significance of "the Phoenix"

    The phoenix was a fabled bird in Greek mythology.  It had brilliant gold and reddish purple feathers, and was as large or larger than an eagle.  At the end of each life cycle, the Phoenix burned itself on a funeral pyre. From the ashes arose a new "Phoenix" with renewed youth and beauty.  This dramatic rebirth from its own ashes, made it a symbol of spiritual rebirth.
    The Phoenix Program strives to give students a chance to start over and to allow their education to be reborn.  Through a desire to change their direction and create a new attitude, education will become the key to a new and better life.

    The Phoenix Program has a director/teacher who manages the program and teaches in two academic areas.  It also includes a certified teacher who covers two additional academic areas.  Up to 30 students can be served by the program and parent involvement is encouraged.  Interest from the community is essential for the ongoing success of the Phoenix Program.
 

1. Student is identified as a risk to drop out of school.
2. Guidance and/or administration discuss the program with student and parent.
3. Student is referred to the Phoenix Program Staff with application completed.
4. An appointment is arranged where the student and parent will visit the Phoenix school.
5. Admission Team will meet to discuss the application and admission will be determined by  the team (Team members are: SHS Administration, SHS Guidance Counselor and both
instructors of the Phoenix Program).
6. Parent and student will be notified of the admissions teams decision.
7. Students will be admitted to the Phoenix Program twice a year, in August and January.
 

When a student is admitted into the Phoenix Program they will be committed to the following:

•  Maintain regular attendance
•  Attend class free from drugs and alcohol
•  Seriously undertake studies while at school
•  Become an "active" member of the program
•  Check negative attitudes at the door
•  Strive to succeed

Call us: (802) 479-6910

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