Burlington High School (Vermont)
| Burlington High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 52 Institute Road, Burlington, Vermont, United States |
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| Coordinates | 44°29′47″N 73°14′09″W / 44.496459°N 73.235732°WCoordinates: 44°29′47″N 73°14′09″W / 44.496459°N 73.235732°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Freedom Through Education |
| Established | 1964 |
| School district | Burlington School District |
| Principal | Tracy Racicot |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 976 |
| Color(s) |
Navy White |
| Team name | Seahorse |
| Newspaper | The BHS Register |
| Website | http://bhs.bsdvt.org |
Burlington High School (BHS) is a public high school located in Burlington, Vermont, United States. BHS' current (since 1964) campus is its fourth. Two of the former buildings still exist, one (1900–1964) as the Edmunds Elementary and Middle School complex while the second one, used in the late 1800s, is now a private residence.
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.
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, 1/2 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.
15 graduates qualified for national merit scholarships in 2008.
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.
Burlington High School is known throughout the community for its award-winning journalism program, which produces The BHS Register, a bi-weekly newspaper published in print and online. The program has produced four Al Neuharth Free Spirit Journalism Scholars over the past 10 years. The paper's extensive coverage of the teacher contract negotiations in fall 2016 was highly regarded. The publication was named the best student newspaper for a Class II school size by the New England Scholastic Press Association in May 2017.
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