BUHS Students Giving Back
The shared responsibility we feel for creating and maintaining our learning community extends into the larger Brattleboro area. Students perform community service with local organizations from the United Way of Windham County to the Putney Food Shelf, and Youth Services to Brattleboro Snow Sports. Annually, our school participates in the Project Feed the Thousands campaign, meeting its goal of monetary donations and food items for the local food shelf for over 20 years in a row. This generosity of spirit by BUHS students and staff is indicative that we believe we are part of the communities that have continually supported us.
BUHS Students Learning in the Community
Students at BUHS are offered diverse learning opportunities around every corner and it is our commitment to engage students in our greater community. Students must complete 40 hours of community service before they graduate. We offer several programs that provide learning outside of the classroom:
Independent study is an option for students who have a strong interest that goes beyond the regular curriculum. The student works with a faculty or community mentor. Students receive credit for successful completion of independent study, but it rarely substitutes for required course work.
English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are specially designed for students whose first language is not English. In addition to developing English language skills, we assist students in adapting socially and emotionally to American culture and customs.
Virtual High School (VHS), in partnership with BUHS, offers “virtual” or online courses. Students have a choice of over 200 courses (including AP) that are not offered in the standard BUHS curriculum. VHS courses are taken for elective credit.
Community Based Learning (CBL) is a course designed to provide learning experiences in the community for students in grades 10 through 12. The program places students in internships with local businesses and organizations where they are paired with a mentor to pursue their personal interests and develop their academic skills.
Windham Regional Career Center (WRCC) Courses and Cooperative Education: The WRCC shares the campus with Brattleboro Union High School, enabling students to easily access a wide array of quality, hands-on learning opportunities.
The Academies: BUHS has 3 Academic Academies (STEM, Visual and Performing Arts and International Studies). Students enrolled in the Academies have expectations to complete experiences with community professionals in a chosen field.
The opportunities for innovative studies are evolving as the school moved to Proficiency-Based Learning, developing internships in the larger community.
Independent study is an option for students who have a strong interest that goes beyond the regular curriculum. The student works with a faculty or community mentor. Students receive credit for successful completion of independent study, but it rarely substitutes for required course work.
English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are specially designed for students whose first language is not English. In addition to developing English language skills, we assist students in adapting socially and emotionally to American culture and customs.
Virtual High School (VHS), in partnership with BUHS, offers “virtual” or online courses. Students have a choice of over 200 courses (including AP) that are not offered in the standard BUHS curriculum. VHS courses are taken for elective credit.
Community Based Learning (CBL) is a course designed to provide learning experiences in the community for students in grades 10 through 12. The program places students in internships with local businesses and organizations where they are paired with a mentor to pursue their personal interests and develop their academic skills.
Windham Regional Career Center (WRCC) Courses and Cooperative Education: The WRCC shares the campus with Brattleboro Union High School, enabling students to easily access a wide array of quality, hands-on learning opportunities.
The Academies: BUHS has 3 Academic Academies (STEM, Visual and Performing Arts and International Studies). Students enrolled in the Academies have expectations to complete experiences with community professionals in a chosen field.
The opportunities for innovative studies are evolving as the school moved to Proficiency-Based Learning, developing internships in the larger community.
Brattleboro...a great place to live.
Brattleboro has been named one of the Ten Best Small Towns in America (Fodor’s); one of the Fifty Best Places to Live: The Next Great Adventure Towns (National Geographic); and one of the Eight Great Places You’ve Never Heard Of (Mother Earth News). And with good reason!
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Vermont bordering New Hampshire and Massachusetts, the Greater Brattleboro Area is easily reachable by car, train and airplane from several major metropolitan areas including New York, Boston and Hartford, CT.
They say good things come in small packages and with a population of 12,000 you’ll be amazed at the big adventures Brattleboro provides! Experience the just plain goodness of small town living, friendly neighbors, an exemplary library, lots of well-kept and stocked parks and play areas, and a great school system. Our neighborhoods come in all shapes and sizes. Wind your way through our many side streets and you’ll soon discover Brattleboro’s hidden gems.
Brattleboro is home to five institutions of higher education. With so many opportunities, no wonder the Brattleboro workforce is highly educated, dedicated and hard working.
The area is a regional center for commerce, finance and technology. Greater Brattleboro has been fertile ground for entrepreneurs – folks native and from away – who have started strong businesses here (New Chapter and Commonwealth Dairy to name just two). Our historic downtown is dotted with family-owned, independent retail stores, restaurants and art galleries.
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Vermont bordering New Hampshire and Massachusetts, the Greater Brattleboro Area is easily reachable by car, train and airplane from several major metropolitan areas including New York, Boston and Hartford, CT.
They say good things come in small packages and with a population of 12,000 you’ll be amazed at the big adventures Brattleboro provides! Experience the just plain goodness of small town living, friendly neighbors, an exemplary library, lots of well-kept and stocked parks and play areas, and a great school system. Our neighborhoods come in all shapes and sizes. Wind your way through our many side streets and you’ll soon discover Brattleboro’s hidden gems.
Brattleboro is home to five institutions of higher education. With so many opportunities, no wonder the Brattleboro workforce is highly educated, dedicated and hard working.
The area is a regional center for commerce, finance and technology. Greater Brattleboro has been fertile ground for entrepreneurs – folks native and from away – who have started strong businesses here (New Chapter and Commonwealth Dairy to name just two). Our historic downtown is dotted with family-owned, independent retail stores, restaurants and art galleries.