Burlington High School (Vermont)

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Burlington High School
Location
52 Institute Rd., Burlington, Vermont
Coordinates 44°29′47″N 73°14′09″W / 44.496459°N 73.235732°W / 44.496459; -73.235732Coordinates: 44°29′47″N 73°14′09″W / 44.496459°N 73.235732°W / 44.496459; -73.235732
Information
Type Public high school
Motto Freedom Through Education
Established 1964
School district Burlington School District
Principal Amy Mellencamp
Grades 9-12
Number of students 1150
Color(s)      Navy
     White
Team name Seahorse
Website http://bhs.bsdvt.org

Burlington High School (BHS) is a public high school located in Burlington, Vermont. BHS' current (since 1964) campus is its fourth. Two of the former buildings still exist, one (1900–64) as the Edmunds Elementary and Middle School complex while the second one, used in the late 1800s, is now a private residence.

Student life

Community service

Each student of BHS is expected to complete 40 hours of community service over his or her academic career. Community service fairs have been held at the school, with information about local organizations which need volunteers. A blood drive is hosted twice a year, with donation limited to students over age 16.[1]

Curriculum

Burlington High School requires the typical 24 credit load to graduate: 4 mandatory English, 3 mandatory science, 3 mandatory history, 3 mandatory math, 1 or 2 foreign languages (including French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Latin) most reach level 2, 1 computer literacy, 1/2 health, 1 and 1/2 gym, and 1 art or music (including band, chorus, clay, metals, and others). After these requirements have been completed, students are left with 5 elective credits to choose, which can span any of the aforementioned subjects.

Recognition

15 graduates qualified for National Merit Scholarships in 2008.[2]

Campus

Burlington High School is composed of 5 main buildings, labeled A,B,C,D, and E. There is also an F building, which contains Burlington Technical Center (BTC), a regional technical center that is attended by students from BHS as well as other high schools in the county. A building is the largest; it houses the school's cafeteria, gymnasium, music department, auditorium, and a few classrooms. B building is occupied by foreign-language and art classrooms, with the school's library on the first floor. C building is occupied by the English and the history departments, while E building is used by the mathematics and science departments. D building contains mostly exploratory programs, such as computer literacy and health.

Sports

The sports teams include cross country, alpine, basketball, field hockey, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, softball, tennis, football, soccer, track (including indoor track), and "longboat" (Cornish pilot gig) racing.[3]

Recognition

Other extra-curricular activities

The French, Spanish, Chinese, Latin, and German foreign-language programs have taken annual trips to Europe, Peru, or Costa Rica, depending on the language. Burlington High School also has a Model United Nations (MUN) club. The MUN club has taken yearly trips to Europe.

The Drama Club has produced three annual productions, a musical, a student-directed one-act festival, and a three-act production.

The school also has clubs that aid in various local and international issues, including Amnesty International, Interact Club, Eco Club, and the International Club.

BHS Heroes (community service), Walks on Water (student-led Christian club) and the BHS Writers' Club are just a few of the wide range of clubs offered.

Y.E.S. program

Two weeks before the end of the school year, BHS has two weeks of non-curricular classes. These include trips to Costa Rica, Europe, and hiking the Long Trail. They also offer classes about learning how to make root beer, photography, art, and theater.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://bhs.bsdvt.org/register/resources/archives/0708/Issue%2011%20Web%20POst.pdf
  2. ↑ Burlington High School website
  3. ↑ Ober, Lauren (November 21, 2008). High school longboat team competes in first season. Burlington Free Press.
  4. ↑ VBCA Info accessed January 5, 2008
  5. ↑ Horses enjoy perfect season. Burlington Free Press. December 26, 2008.
  6. ↑ Donoghue, Mike (January 13, 2009). BHS: Seahorses rally for win over Rice. Burlington Free Press.
  7. ↑ Vermont Principals' Association accessed January 5, 2008
  8. 1 2 Vermont Principal's Association accessed January 5, 2008
  9. ↑ Fantino, John A. (June 9, 2007). Seahorses' surge nets Division II title. Burlington Free Press.
  10. ↑ Tie with Essex
  11. ↑ Vermont Principals' Association accessed January 5, 2008
  12. 1 2 Donoghue, Mike (November 2, 2008). BHS weaves sweep. Burlington Free Press.
  13. 1 2 Vermont Principals' Association accessed January 5, 2008
  14. ↑ http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/bfc/view?docId=B22-1994&chunk.id=d1e97&toc.id=&brand=bfc
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