Brattleboro Union High School

• Location: Brattleboro, Vermont, USA,
• Year founded: 1951,
• Type: public school providing high-quality education,
• Students: approximately 850 (grades 9-12),
• Also on campus: middle school (grades 7-8) and Windham Regional Career Center.

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
Year founded: 1951
Enrollment: approximately 850 (grades 9-12)
Language of instruction: English
Coeducational
Student ages: 12-18
Programs: The Academies (STEM Academy, VPA Academy, International Studies Academy), Dual Enrollment, Flexible Pathways, Virtual High School

Brattleboro Union High School is a public senior high school in Vermont serving the towns of Brattleboro, Vernon, Guilford, Dummerston, and Putney. The school was founded in 1951.

The training classes (and the groups of students and the audience) are formed small, the ratio between students and teachers is 1:14 here - this allows teachers to more closely treat each child, practice a personal, individual approach, carefully track personal achievements and achievements. Approximately half of the faculty members are holders of a scientific degree (minimum master's degree), many of them additionally work with the remote program Virtual High School, they work at the Windham Regional Career Center. Each student is assigned a personal advisor who meets with them weekly to discuss academic and administrative matters.

The school offers a wide range of courses from traditional disciplines to modern fields such as Television Production, Graphic Design, and Advanced Biology. Many upper-level courses award both high school and college credits from institutions in Vermont and New Hampshire. There are also 17 courses at the Honors level, in-depth and advanced study programs for the most curious and gifted children. The school has a large number of sports teams and teams, work studios of creativity and various crafts: you can do your favorite thing and learn a new type of employment, showing your talents and abilities. Education in the high school sets its main task to prepare students for independent life in the modern international community: to teach children to communicate with representatives of different cultures and nationalities, to respect others' opinions and points of view, to cultivate tolerance and understanding. It is these qualities that are the basis for a full-fledged social dialogue throughout the world, serve as a backbone for world cooperation and interaction. Graduates become independent and confident, demonstrate maturity of judgment, and are prepared for life in the international community.

The school works according to the plan of the Nacel Open Door F-1 Public School Program: its essence is to educate students from all over the world in American private schools. The peculiarity of the Nacel program is not only in attracting foreign students, but also in full-fledged, comprehensive, continuous support of foreign boarders. Many of them for the first time left abroad independently and for a long time, and the curators of the program are ready to do their best to stay in the country was for them as comfortable as possible. For more than 10 years, the program has been successfully working and confirming its quality by hundreds of students who successfully completed the senior-level program in the US - today more than 500 people study in this system, many of whom choose the course again. Such useful and necessary services are provided free of charge:

• The support of the local coordinator and the assistance of the regional director for each student and his family (their sphere of responsibility includes the host families, comfortable conditions for study and living, the solution of emerging administrative and domestic issues)
• Social staff, highly trained and highly qualified, always ready to help students
• 24-hour telephone helpline
• Travel coordinator (responsible for tracking flights, changes in timetable Travel, organization of transfer and meetings / wires).

Most public schools in the USA strongly encourage student exchange and take part in it with pleasure: it allows to diversify the campus's cultural environment, the ethnic composition of students, to make learning more comfortable and effective. In order to study at an American school, foreigners must demonstrate not only high academic indicators, but also interest and involvement in extracurricular life, participate in events, studios and clubs, support social activity and social projects.

Instruction at Brattleboro Union High School is built on Proficiency Based Learning, Personalized Learning Plans, and Flexible Pathways. All teachers hold highly qualified status as assessed by the state of Vermont.

Students may participate in the Dual Enrollment program, earning college credits from institutions in Vermont and New Hampshire while remaining at the high school. Through a partnership with Virtual High School, more than 200 online courses are available, including AP subjects. The Community Based Learning course places students in grades 10-12 at internships with local businesses and organizations under the guidance of a mentor. Independent Study is offered for students whose interests extend beyond the standard curriculum.

Specialized classes support multilingual learners in developing English proficiency and adjusting socially and emotionally. Counseling services, health services, and a Restorative Justice approach are available at the school. To earn a diploma, graduates must complete 40 hours of community service at a nonprofit organization.

• The Academies: STEM Academy, VPA Academy (Visual and Performing Arts), International Studies Academy — programs requiring a separate application,
• Dual Enrollment — college courses from Vermont and New Hampshire institutions with transferable credits,
• Flexible Pathways — flexible educational tracks,
• Virtual High School (VHS) — more than 200 online courses, including AP, counted as electives,
• Community Based Learning (CBL) — internships at local businesses and organizations for students in grades 10-12,
• Independent Study — self-directed study of topics outside the standard curriculum under the supervision of a teacher or community mentor.

The faculty is organized into departments:

• English,
• Mathematics,
• Science,
• Social Studies,
• Modern & Classical Languages,
• Fine & Practical Arts,
• Music,
• Physical Education & Health,
• Library,
• Counseling,
• Health Services,
• Integrated Learning Services,
• English Language Learners,
• Driver's Education,
• Community Based Learning,
• Virtual High School.

Brattleboro Union High School participates annually in the Project Feed the Thousands campaign and has met its fundraising goal for monetary donations and food items for the local food shelf for over 20 consecutive years.

• The school was founded in 1951, and the Fairground Road building opened in 1956 after relocation from downtown Brattleboro,
• Windham Regional Career Center is located on the same campus as the school, providing students access to hands-on training and cooperative education courses.

• Vermont State University,
• Community College of Vermont,
• River Valley Community College,
• Southern New Hampshire University,
• Landmark College,
• Norwich University.

Foreign students primarily live with host families selected individually by staff. These are trustworthy, honest, law-abiding individuals, many of whom have cooperated with the institution for many years. Coordinators regularly check and monitor the quality of accommodation and provide families with fair monetary compensation (it is traditionally higher within the eastern coast, as here higher prices and a standard of living). Students are regularly interviewed to ensure they receive genuinely comfortable and safe living conditions.

Living with an American family allows students to experience national and cultural traditions firsthand, continuously practice language and communication skills, and learn more about American history and daily life. Boarders spend summer holidays in their home country. Please note: boarders are not permitted to drive a car. Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are prohibited. Students are not allowed to work during their studies.

The WSESU school district operates a School Nutrition Program serving Brattleboro Union High School.

Subject list: Art, healthy lifestyle, maths, Modern language, music, physical education, social sciencies, Visual arts

Students enjoy a rich extracurricular, recreational, creative, and athletic program outside of class hours. Brattleboro Union High School hosts a chapter of the National Honor Society, organizes a Community Service program, and offers Performing Arts and Athletics programs with competition schedules.

BUHS has fall, winter, and spring sports seasons with teams in soccer, hockey, basketball, track, skiing, tennis, lacrosse, softball, baseball, gymnastics, bowling, and other sports. Teachers and staff encourage student participation in extracurricular activities within the school community.

Students complete community service at local organizations including United Way of Windham County, Putney Food Shelf, Youth Services, and Brattleboro Snow Sports.

• The school is affiliated with the accrediting organization New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

The Brattleboro Union High School campus is located on Fairground Road in Brattleboro, Vermont. In the early 2000s, the campus underwent extensive renovation to modernize facilities and accommodate growing enrollment.

Applications are accepted until April 1.

Bus routes are provided.

Please note that not all fees and surcharges are included in program costs. Additional expenses include a non-refundable registration fee, teaching aids, books and materials, additional physical education classes or certain electives, some activities and excursions, laboratory classes, round-trip airfare, travel insurance, examination fees, visa fees and services, school lunches, transportation to and from school, and personal pocket expenses.

The cost already includes administrative fees, host family accommodation (room and board), tuition for the selected program, 2 group recreational activities per year, monthly comprehensive reports for parents, annual progress and activity report, 24-hour support and assistance, hotline service, medical insurance, and E-learning English language course.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 250 USD
• Pocket money 500 USD

The process includes submitting an application, providing documents, and completing an interview. Separate New Student Registration Forms are used for new student registration. For participation in the Dual Enrollment program, students must meet school course prerequisites, and individual colleges may set additional requirements.

Before enrolling in school, each entrant is interviewed (you can via Skype). A pupil who can enroll in a US school can:

• 15 to 18 years
• Has no higher education received at home
• He has a sufficient level of English and wants Improve it
• Prefers education in the United States according to the state education program
• It is administered by a flexible budget and has sufficient financial support
• Demonstrates good and excellent academic knowledge.

The standard package of documents includes data on the incoming, his physical and moral health, information about academic, creative and sports activities. Most often you need to provide:

• List of vaccinations and medical records
• Introductory essay - "Why do I want to study at your school?"
• All available certificates, awards, certificates, thank you letters demonstrating success in the academic, sports and creative fields.

Contrary to popular belief, applicants do not necessarily have to be unconditionally the best in their previous Class: as practice shows, many students with average progress quickly progress and become better (in points this is expressed in an increase from the C level to the level of BA).

Depending on the school, the dates of admission may vary - we recommend always to clarify this matter in advance; The application can be made after the end of the specified period, but it will be considered only if there are vacant seats. Also be prepared for the fact that the selected institution can provide additional entrance examinations and examinations in the main disciplines.

Consider the fact that American schools do not guarantee enrollment and transfer of early education loans received, as well as obtaining a diploma - this will entirely depend on the zeal and academic success of each individual student. Some courses and subjects can be repeated - this is due to the difference in the curricula of the US and other countries.

The curriculum is selective; therefore, to enter high school, the student (especially the foreigner) needs to demonstrate not only a high level of academic training, but also skills of etiquette, good behavior, the ability to organize their time and work effectively independently and in Team, perseverance and mindfulness. Employees of the school take full responsibility for the safety and health of all students, providing them with a comfortable atmosphere for classes.

Full and partial scholarships are available for eligible students in the Dual Enrollment program. Students with financial need may receive a scholarship covering all or part of the Dual Enrollment course tuition.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision