Table of Contents
A Message from
the Administration........................................................................ 2
General
Information...................................................................................................... 3
Services to
Support Student Learning................................................................... 4
Freshman
Registration & Transition Support...................................................... 6
College
Preparatory Option....................................................................................... 7
Campus Career Clusters............................................................................................. 8
Arts, AV Technology,
Communications.........................................................................................................9
Automotive
Technology.............................................................................................................................10
Business & Finance Academy
...................................................................................................................11
Construction
Technology...........................................................................................................................12
Cosmetology.................................................................................................................................................13
Health
Science..........................................................................................................................................14
Hospitality & Culinary
Arts..........................................................................................................................15
Human
Services........................................................................................................................................16
Humanities...............................................................................................................................................17
Heating, Ventilation & Air
Conditioning.........................................................................................................18
Information
Technology..............................................................................................................................19
Science, Math &
Engineering.......................................................................................................................20
Campus Course Descriptions.................................................................................... 21
Automotive
Technology..............................................................................................................................22
Business & Finance Academy
Curriculum..................................................................................................22
Community Service
Learning.......................................................................................................................25
Competition and Team
Building...................................................................................................................26
Construction
Technology............................................................................................................................26
Cosmetology.................................................................................................................................................26
Driver Education
Curriculum........................................................................................................................27
English
Curriculum.....................................................................................................................................27
English Electives.......................................................................................................................................29
English as a Second
Language...................................................................................................................30
Family & Consumer Sciences
Curriculum....................................................................................................31
Fine Arts
Curriculum...................................................................................................................................32
Visual
Arts..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Health Science..........................................................................................................................................36
Heating, Ventilation & Air
Conditioning.........................................................................................................36
History & Social Science
Curriculum............................................................................................................37
Hospitality and Culinary
Arts.......................................................................................................................40
Human
Services........................................................................................................................................40
Information Technology Academy................................................................................................................41
J.R.O.T.C. Curriculum (Army Junior
Reserve Officers Training
Corps)........................................................42
Mathematics
Curriculum..............................................................................................................................43
Pre-Tech
Programs.....................................................................................................................................46
Physical Education
Curriculum....................................................................................................................46
Science
Curriculum....................................................................................................................................47
Special Education
Services..........................................................................................................................50
Technology Education
Curriculum................................................................................................................50
World Languages
Curriculum.......................................................................................................................51
U.V.M.
Admissions Guidelines.................................................................................... 56
NCAA
Guidelines for Student Athletes................................................................... 57
A Message for Students and Families
from the Administration
As you sit down to plan your son/daughter’s
school schedule for the 06-07 year, we would like to provide some
background on the school reform efforts reflected in this program of studies.
Over the last two years the campus
administration and faculty, along with our school board as well as the State
Board
of Education, have worked to integrate
We believe:
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All students should complete a
challenging course of study with high academic expectations.
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Blending academic and technical
education, for many students, provides context for learning to increase student
engagement adds relevance to their
high school experience.
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We remain committed to helping
students develop positive relationships with their peers and mentoring
relationships with adults in the
greater community.
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A context for learning helps students
make more informed decisions regarding high school education and
post secondary options. Every student should continue to learn after
high school. You will notice as you read the program
of studies the wide range of efforts we make to connect students to industry
credentials, college credits, apprenticeships,
and other activities that support transition to adult life.
Our work to improve this campus is guided by High
Schools on the Move, a report written by Vermonters, and
adopted by the State Board of Education as the blueprint for high school
improvement.
Academic Planning
designed to meet the varied needs and interests of all our students. Please
carefully consider options available at
the Campus as you plan your academic year.
Your academic program should:
l be challenging
l be consistent with your future goals
l represent a reasonable academic load
Counselors and faculty
are available to advise students on their academic plan. Students and parents
are encouraged
to take full advantage of these resources.
*Note: Course offerings may change depending on
enrollments.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for a
English 4 credits
Math 3 credits
Science 3 credits (must include
1 credit of Life & Physical Science)
Social
Studies 3 credits (must include
1 credit of Global & U.S. History)
Fine
Arts 1 credit
Physical
Education 1.5 credits
Health
Education .5 credit
Required Course Load
Students in grades 9, 10, & 11 are required
to schedule classes or other approved educational activities for all four blocks,
excluding the morning block. Seniors are required to schedule classes or
approved educational activities a minimum of three blocks.
Schedule Changes
If schedule changes are necessary, students are
strongly encouraged to make the changes before the semester or
quarter begins. However, there is a five school day add/drop period for
semester courses and a three school day add/drop period for nine week courses
at the beginning of each semester/quarter.
Students should see their guidance counselor to make changes in their
schedule.
Course Work (Completed
outside of the
Students who take courses or instruction outside
of the Spaulding High School & Barre Technical Center Campus for
credit towards a
Independent Study
Proposals must be presented to and approved by
the Principal in advance.
Services to
Support Student Learning
School Counselors
As part of a comprehensive, developmental
counseling program each student is assigned a school counselor.
Spaulding High School/Barre Technical Center counselors are advocates for their
students. Counselors are available
to promote academic success for each student, to provide opportunities for
career and college exploration, and to assist students and families with
personal issues. School counselors are available to assist students with
communication,
critical thinking, and problem solving skills. School counselors also encourage
students to demonstrate tolerance and
respect for all.
Intervention and Prevention Specialist
The Intervention and Prevention specialist is
available for students on a daily basis to assist with crises. The counselor
meets with individual students, groups, and families as the need arises.
Conflict resolution is also provided by the specialist to aid students in
dealing with immediate confrontations and move towards resolution. Additionally, students are taught skills to
prevent and manage future confrontations.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The
SAP counselor identifies students with substance abuse problems, intervenes,
and when necessary, refers students
to community agencies for more specialized or intensive services. Students may
be referred to the SAP counselor by
teachers, parents, peers or may seek help themselves.
SAP counselors also:
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give educational presentations to students and community groups
l work with community
resources to develop services for students
l train school staff to
intervene with at risk students
l meet with concerned
families
l increase awareness of
substance abuse problems in the community
l allow
teachers to concentrate on education instead of having to deal with substance
abuse
l run educational
support groups
EST (Educational Support Team)
The Educational Support Team consists of a range
of support and services, instructional strategies, and accommodations
to increase the ability of the school to meet the needs of all students. The
goal of EST is for all students to achieve the basic skill areas, meet the
Vermont Standards, and experience academic success. Referrals to the
Educational Support Team are made through the student’s guidance
counselor.
Cooperative Education
Students enrolled in Technical Education programs
at the Campus may choose to reinforce their classroom learning
experience through a co-op placement. Job placements include: job shadows,
career work experiences, paid cooperative technical education, and student
apprenticeships. Students will gain invaluable experience as well as work
readiness skills. All co-op positions, paid and
unpaid, are supervised by a licensed teacher who will meet with the students
and employers periodically to evaluate their goals and progress on the Vermont
State Competencies. Pre-req:
Students must be enrolled in a Campus Technical Center program and have the
program instructor’s recommendation.
Gender Equity Coordinator
The Gender Equity Coordinator will help in
recruiting, retaining, and supporting students in programs nontraditional to
their gender. The coordinator assists in creating a safe, inviting and
productive environment so all students can reach their full potential. All
students have the right to choose educational programs and careers and enter
them according to their needs, informed interests and abilities, regardless of
their gender.
Health Services
A school nurse and an associate school nurse are
employed full time at
The
student to use. Services include career counseling, post-secondary planning,
and individual counseling. The
college search, and resume software.
Kaplan Program
The Campus and
This evening course will give students an opportunity to review math, critical
reading, and writing content as it is tested on the SAT and to develop test
taking skills and strategies. Students will take several practice tests and
will be guided through the college planning process. This is a very appropriate
course for students in their junior year. The course is being offered to
SHS/BTC Campus students at a reduced rate. Students should see their guidance
counselor for more information or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.
Adult Education Course Offerings
Evening courses offered include: Licensed
Nursing Assistant (LNA), Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Electrician
Apprenticeships, Plumber Apprenticeships, Heating Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC), Accounting, and Medical Terminology. Evening computer
classes include Keyboarding, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Word,
Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Stone Arts courses include Hand Drafting,
Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), Sand Blasting, Pneumatic
Tools. Additional classes may be added throughout the year to meet regional
workforce needs. For more information call 476-1487 or email epetebvt@u61.net.
Freshman
Registration & Transition Support
Spaulding High School/Barre Technical Center
Campus is committed to providing appropriate support and information
for incoming ninth grade students and their families to facilitate a positive
transition from middle school to high school.
The following activities are planned for the class of 2010.
Informational Meeting with Sending Schools
Sending school principals and guidance
counselors are invited to attend an informational meeting at the Campus to
discuss programs and procedures related to registration and options available
to students/families. This meeting will take place in mid-March.
Freshman Parent Night
This evening meeting is designed to give
families specific information about the academic planning process including an
overview of the Program of Studies, placement procedures, assessment and school
expectations. A team of representatives from the Campus will visit each sending
school during the spring to participate in this program. This meeting will take
place in mid-March.
Registration
A collaborative effort between eighth grade and
Campus teachers and guidance counselors will assist with proper
placement of students. Proper placement in each academic class will ensure that
students are scheduled for classes
that are appropriate to their abilities and level of skill development. Campus
guidance counselors will register all incoming ninth graders. The registration
process will take place during March and April.
Step Up Night
Students and families will have an opportunity
to go through the student’s proposed schedule and meet their teachers
who will provide a brief overview of the course expectations. This “preview of
high school” has served to reduce students’
anxiety about high school. This night
will take place on May 30, 2006.
Freshman Orientation
This program is scheduled on the same day in
August as student pictures. Freshmen have an opportunity to find
their lockers, walk through their schedules and find their classrooms, discuss
transition issues, set up cafeteria
accounts and learn about and sign up for clubs.
College Preparatory Option
Receive College Credit During High School!
Many opportunities exist for Campus students who
wish to get a head start on college or wish to explore other
avenues of education. These options are available within the Campus and off
campus. Highly motivated students
are encouraged to consider the following options.
Technical
Programs
College credit is available through articulated
agreements between technical programs and institutions of higher education.
Students should consult their guidance counselor for more information.
Advanced
Placement Classes
Advanced
Placement classes are offered in each of the following subjects: English, History, Science, Math, Computer
Programming, Music Theory, and World Languages. Students who receive a high
score on an Advanced Placement exam could receive college credit.
VAST
Program –
This program incorporates the senior year of
high school and the freshman year of college. A strong
academic
background along with high PSAT scores are necessary. There is a cost to
the student to participate in this program.
Special
Community Student Program –
Students are able to enroll in a variety of
classes with tuition waived. Students must provide their own
transportation and pay for the cost of books/materials.
Students are able to enroll in a variety of
classes. Students must provide their own transportation and pay for the cost of
books/materials and tuition.
Students are able to enroll in a variety of
classes. Students must provide their own transportation and pay for the cost of
books/materials and tuition. Campus seniors are encouraged to take advantage of
CCV’s FREE courses.
Introduction to College Studies is a 13 week class designed to prepare students
for post-secondary academics. Students who complete this class will receive a
voucher to take an additional class.
Campus Career Clusters
Arts, AV Technology,
Communications
This career cluster
challenges students to think about and respond to the human experience in a
variety of ways, by providing a means of communication, self expression,
imaginative thinking, and problem solving through media technology, performance
arts, and visual arts. The arts strengthen academic performance
as students learn in a variety of ways.
Recommended Academics
Students
interested in the Visual Arts pathway should enroll in introductory art courses
culminating in Media Study and Portfolio development, Community Service
Learning experiences, and become involved in the
Art Club and Animation Club.
Performance
Arts students should enroll in Chorus and/or Band, with involvement in Chorale,
Show Choir, and/or
Jazz Band, Dramatic Arts, Music Theory, and Musicianship. Students should
become involved with the Drama Club as performers, set design, and/or technical
assistance.
Students interested in Journalism and
Broadcasting should enroll in Writing I and II, Journalism, Public Issues,
Video Technology, and become involved in Yearbook, the Sentinel, and Drama
Club.
Common Pathways
AV Technology and Film
l Video
Graphics
l Animation
l AV
Designers
l Audio
System Technician
Performing Arts
l Stage
Manager
l Film
Editor
l Performer
l Play
Writer
l Set
Designer
Visual Arts
l Photographer
l Interior
Designer
l Illustrator
l Curator
l CAD
Technician
Printing Technology
l Web
Page Designers
l Graphic
and Printing Operators
Journalism/TV Broadcasting
l Station
Manager
l Journalist
l TV Announcer
l Publisher
l AV
Operations
Automotive Technology
Automotive
Technology is an introduction to the different areas of the Automotive Service
Industry. Students will develop the skills and positive attitudes needed to
obtain and maintain a job in the automotive field or to continue their
education at a post-secondary institution. Students will learn the technical
knowledge and procedures needed for the repair and maintenance of automobiles.
College
Credit and Industry Certification
Students will be elgible to receive
certification from the Vermont Automotive Dealers Association for proficiency
in Basic Automotive Technology.
Recommended Academics
Students
interested in Automotive Technology should enroll in Algebra I
and Geometry or IMP 1 and 2, Chemistry, Power and Transportation Technology,
and Transportation Technology. A sound
background in problem solving and reading comprehension (eighth grade level) is
also helpful. Students who are considering owning their own business should
participate in “My Own Business,” a course supporting entrepreneurship. This
class will be offered during class time.
Students from this program are typically hired
by the State Highway Department, Walker Motors, Formula Ford, Cody Chevrolet,
local specialty and auto supply stores, service stations, and independent
garages. Students completing this program have attended
Common Pathways
Entrepreneur
l Service Station Owner
l Specialized
Repair Shops
l Parts
and Supply Store Owner
Dealership
l Service Manager
l Inspection
Mechanic
l Specialist
in specific Systems
l Parts
Specialist
Mechanical
Technician
l Exhaust and Tire
Replacement
l Lube
Shop Attendant
l Brake,
Steering, Suspension, Alignment Technician
Many people – parents,
students, and even educators – operate under the erroneous assumption that
business education is only for students who expect to graduate and pursue a
career in business. The information contained within the business
education curriculum is not only valuable for all students in today’s world,
but also is critical for the success of our country. All students need to
have a general understanding of how the American economy operates and the role
business plays in the economic well-being of this country. Not to mention,
the absolute necessity for students to be able to understand and utilize
technology in their personal and professional lives.
The Business and
Academy. They must demonstrate a positive
attitude and an eagerness to learn. They must have at least an average academic
record and have maintained good attendance.
complete the recommended Foundation courses
plus at least four Pathway courses, which must include
Accounting I and Applied Communications and
complete Specialization course work. Students may start their Academy studies
in their sophomore year by taking one specialization course per year and
participating in a paid internship during the summer between their junior and
senior year.
Recommended Academics
World Language, Algebra I and Geometry or
IMP 1 and 2, Public Issues, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Speech, and
Journalism.
Common Pathways
Business
Management
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Risk Manager
l CEO
l Accounting
Manager
l Purchasing
Manager
Marketing
l Sales
l Advertising
l Copywriter
l Product
Promoters
l Broker
l Retail
Sales Associate
Administrative Support
l Office
Manager
l Desktop
Publisher
l Paralegals
l Medical
Transcriptionist
Business Finance & Accounting
l Accountants
l Auditor
l Finance
Director
l CPA
Construction Technology
Construction Technology prepares students for
careers in general construction and post-secondary education. The projects
students participate in are governed by the community as well as industrial
trends and needs. Students will learn a basic background in the principles and
skills of general carpentry.
College
Credit and Industry Certification
Students who are successful completers of
Construction Technology are given admissions and advanced
placement consideration at
Certification through the
sponsored by the Association of General Contractors is offered to those who
master all required competencies.
Recommended
Academics
Students should have a strong math background in
courses such as Algebra I and Geometry or IMP 1 and
IMP 2. Students interested in the Architectural side of Construction Technology
should enroll in Architectural Drawing and Computer Assisted Drafting.
Introduction to Drawing, Design and Construction, Wood I and II, Light Building
Construction Technology, and Manufacturing Technology will also aid in
preparation for this program. Students who are interested in owning their own
business should have a background in Accounting and should participate in “My
Own Business,” a course supporting entrepreneurship. This class will be offered
during class time.
Common Pathways
Construction
l General Contractor
l Specialty
Contractor
l Carpenter
l Drywall
Installer
l Landscaper
Maintenance/Operations
l Electrician
l Mason
l Maintenance
Estimator
l Paperhanger
l Security
Controls Manager
Students from this program are typically hired
as carpenters, brickmasons, and cabinet makers. Local companies who hire are
Lamberton Electric, East Shore Drywall, Benoit Electric, E.F. Wall, Huntington
Homes, Allen Lumber Company, Blue Flame Gas, and the State of
Cosmetology
Students with an interest in becoming a
licensed Cosmetologist upon graduation from high school should enroll in this
program. Upon the completion of this two year, 1500 hour program students will
be able to take the State of
Since this is a
two year program it is essential that students meet as many of the high school
requirements as possible during their freshman and sophomore years.
Recommended Academics
Students
interested in this program should enroll in Anatomy & Physiology or
Introductory Biology and Chemistry. In addition, students wishing to own and
operate their own business should enroll in Business Law, Keyboarding,
Word Processing, Accounting and should participate in
“My Own Business,” a course supporting entrepreneurship. This class will be
offered during class time.
Common Pathways
Entrepreneurship
Manicurist/Pedicurist
Color
Specialist
Hair
Stylist
Health Science
The Health Science/Health Careers cluster is
designed for students wishing to explore careers and develop skills in the
health field. This program provides a foundation of skills that will prepare
students for health related course work in a post-secondary setting. This
program also satisfies the needs of those students who wish to enter the work
force directly from high school.
College
Credit and Industry Certification
Students
are strong candidates for admission into many other post-secondary
institutions. In addition, certifications are offered to students enrolled in
Health Sciences including Licensed Nursing Assistant, CPR, and First Aid .
Recommended
Academics
Students
should possess strong math and science backgrounds including Algebra I and
Geometry or IMP 1 and 2 , Earth Science, Introductory
Biology and Biology II, Anatomy and Physiology, and Chemistry. Fluency in a foreign language is helpful.
Latin is recommended to assist with medical terminology.
Common Pathways
Therapeutic Services
l Nutritionist
l Paramedic/EMT
l Medical
Assistant
l Athletic
Trainer
l Registered
Nurse
l Occupational
Therapist
l Physical
Therapist
l Speech
Therapist
Diagnostic Services
l Audiologist
l Pathologist
l Lab
Technician
l Exercise
Physiologist
l Radiologist
l Phlebotomist
Health Informatics
l Admitting Clerk
l Health
Educator
l Patient
Advocate
Support Services
l Food Services
l Transport
Technician
l Environmental
Services
l Biomedics
l Biomedical
Engineer
l Housekeeping
l Sanitary
Manager
l