What is the required number of english classes you have to pass in order to graduate?
4
100
The Guidance Office
Who is your resource for scheduling, career and college information.
100
Tech centers provide career centered hands on education and exploration. Your high school provides a variety of course options to which you choose.
What is the difference between Technical Center Education and my High School?
100
Opportunities & Activities your school offers in addition to regular classes.
What is an extra-curricular activity?
100
A standardized test that looks at a students academic abilities.
What are the NECAPS and why do we take them?
200
The state requirement is 1 1/2 years. Some high schools accept varsity sports for PE credit.
What is the required number of years you need to take physical education in order to graduate?
200
The teacher for the subject in which you need help.
If I don't understand an assignment or need additional help who should I see?
200
High school you are expected to be more independent. You will experience more homework and less guidance from teachers. It is your responsibility to get additional help if you need it.
What is the difference between Middle School and High School?
200
Volunteer hours are required for some high schools. Colleges and Scholarship Committees look favorably at students who spend some of their free time giving back to the community.
Why should I volunteer and how do I get started?
200
A test some colleges required for admission. The SAT tests math, english, writing.
What is the PSAT & SAT?
300
1.5 credits or 1 1/2 years of Physical Education
What is the required number of years of you need to take physical education in high school in order to graduate.
300
Tell an adult: Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Principle, School Resource Officer, Parent, Nurse, someone who can help support you to stop bullying.
If I witness bullying or I am being bullyed what should I do?
300
High School is free and mandatory. Parents provide support and guidance. College is competitive and you have to pay for it. Colleges expect students to live independently from your parents.
What is the difference between High School and College?
300
Dual enrollment is the opportunity to take college classes while also in high school. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school. Taking advantage of this opportunity can save you thousands!!!
What is dual enrollment?
300
A test some colleges require for college admission. The ACT tests math, science, english, writing.
What is the ACT?
400
Math classes that colleges like you to take.
Algebra 2, Trigonometry & Calculus
What do these have to do with college admission?
400
Tutoring is receiving help with a subject you want to understand better. You do not have to be getting bad grades to get tutoring!!!!
What is tutoring?
400
Certificate less than 2 years, Associates 2, Bachelors 4, Masters 6, Doctorate 7+
What is the difference between a Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degree?
400
For students beginning the 9th grade become familiar with your High School and what it has to offer. For returning High School students read books, volunteer, apply to summer programs like Medquest, Governors Institute...etc.
During summer vacation what can you do to get ready for high school or build upon your high school skills?
400
Introduction to College Studies a course at the Community College of Vermont which High School students take.
What is ICS at CCV?
500
Some high schools require it. Some colleges require it for admission.
What is the benefit of taking a foreign language?
500
Talk to the SAP Counselor or Guidance Counselor.
What if one of my friends is making destructive decisions? What should you do?
500
Hourly wage is what you earn for work. Livable wage is what you need in order to afford living in Vermont. Livable wage for a single person in Vermont is $16.75 an hour. A single parent with one child needs to earn $24.04 for a livable wage.
What is the difference between and hourly wage and a livable wage?
500
Volunteer, Class officer, work odd jobs, get involved in organizations such as 4-H, boy/girl scouts, boys & girls club...etc.
What are four things you can do outside of class to help you get a job?
500
The Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont.