CVU Annual Meeting & Budget Vote
The CVU Annual Meeting will be held in Room 142 on Monday, March 4, at 5:00 p.m. All voters in the district are encouraged to attend the meeting to find out more about the 2013-2014 school budget. The vote on the CVU budget will be held on Town Meeting Day, March 5, at local polling places in each of the four member towns.
Copies of the 2012-2013 Chittenden South Supervisory Union School Report and Champlain Valley Union High School Annual Report are available for the public. The books can be picked up at the schools and town offices of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George, and Williston. Additionally, the book can currently be viewed by selecting this link: http://www.cssu.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=264
Copies of the 2012-2013 Chittenden South Supervisory Union School Report and Champlain Valley Union High School Annual Report are available for the public. The books can be picked up at the schools and town offices of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George, and Williston. Additionally, the book can currently be viewed by selecting this link: http://www.cssu.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=264
CVU Penguin Plunge Team Raises $28,000
Congratulations to the incredible CVU Penguin Plungers who bravely conquered cold and fear and raised lots of cash ($28,000) for Special Olympics. Thanks to Glenn Fay for sharing a few memorable photos from the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/69520106@N06/
FBLA Team Wins State Competition
On February 7, a CVU FBLA team won the State LifeSmarts Competition. This is the third year CVU FBLA has won this event. The team consists of Chris Petrillo, Roshi Brooklyn, Sam Giles, Graham Hulvey, and Devon Cantor. As state champions, the team will head to Atlanta, Georgia in April to compete in the National Competition.
“LifeSmarts is an educational program of the National Consumers League that develops the consumer and marketplace skills of teens in a fun way, and rewards them for the knowledge they demonstrate.” Teams are quizzed in five categories: Personal Finance, Consumer Rights, Health and Safety, the Environment, and Technology. These young men did a great job, so please congratulate them on this victory.
“LifeSmarts is an educational program of the National Consumers League that develops the consumer and marketplace skills of teens in a fun way, and rewards them for the knowledge they demonstrate.” Teams are quizzed in five categories: Personal Finance, Consumer Rights, Health and Safety, the Environment, and Technology. These young men did a great job, so please congratulate them on this victory.
Prudential Spirit Community Award
Thomas Watson has been named one of the top runners-up in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Vermont. Based on the number of volunteer hours, Thomas also has qualified for the President's Volunteer Service Award. Thomas trained nearly 400 people, including the Governor of Vermont, how to conduct Hands Only CPR and has spoken to state legislators to help pass a law requiring high schools to teach all students in this method. Thomas, who was upset when a man went into cardiac arrest at a sporting event and only one person knew CPR, worked with the American Heart Association to teach this simpler form of CPR in an effort to save lives.
Megan Kloeckner, was awarded a Certificate of Excellence which signifies that she was among the top 10% of all applicants from Vermont in this year's program.
Megan Kloeckner, was awarded a Certificate of Excellence which signifies that she was among the top 10% of all applicants from Vermont in this year's program.
CVU Student Wins "State of the Union" Essay Contest
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announced the winner and top finalists in his annual State of the Union essay contest for Vermont high school students.
A panel of four Vermont teachers judged the essays and selected Caroline Braun, a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School, as the winner. “There is no simple cure for the abundant issues plaguing our nation,” Braun wrote. “Not only are we recovering from a recession, but we also are confronting challenges related to climate change, health care, and education. As a world leader and role model for democracy and peace, we need initiatives that not only connect people and communities, but also ones that will act as catalysts for change.”
Sanders will enter the essays of the winner and the finalists into the Congressional Record. The finalists will also have the opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion with Sanders to discuss the issues they wrote about in their essays. The roundtable has been scheduled for March 9 at South Burlington High School.
Read the winning essays at http://www.sanders.senate.gov/stateoftheunion/ or by clicking here.
A panel of four Vermont teachers judged the essays and selected Caroline Braun, a junior at Champlain Valley Union High School, as the winner. “There is no simple cure for the abundant issues plaguing our nation,” Braun wrote. “Not only are we recovering from a recession, but we also are confronting challenges related to climate change, health care, and education. As a world leader and role model for democracy and peace, we need initiatives that not only connect people and communities, but also ones that will act as catalysts for change.”
Sanders will enter the essays of the winner and the finalists into the Congressional Record. The finalists will also have the opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion with Sanders to discuss the issues they wrote about in their essays. The roundtable has been scheduled for March 9 at South Burlington High School.
Read the winning essays at http://www.sanders.senate.gov/stateoftheunion/ or by clicking here.
Key Club Members Help at Hinesburg Winter Carnival
Several Key Club Members volunteered their time to help with the Winter Carnival held in Hinesburg. Below are some pictures that the recreation department sent to us with the following message: Here are some pictures from Winter Carnival - what a great group of students!! They were all so engaging and helpful. Nate Hubbard showed up and was whisked into the HCS kitchen and put to work serving waffles and eggs!! One student dressed up as Clifford. The Key Club students truly MAKE Winter Carnival, so please extend our thanks to the students.
Visual Art Award
The following art students were honored with recognition at the Vermont Scholastic Visual Art Awards.
Natalie Puma - Silver Key
Sophie White - Honorable Mention
Emma Hamilton - Honorable Mention
Their work will be on display at the Brattleboro Art Museum from February 9 - March 2. There is an awards ceremony on March 2. Congratulations to our hard working artists!
Natalie Puma - Silver Key
Sophie White - Honorable Mention
Emma Hamilton - Honorable Mention
Their work will be on display at the Brattleboro Art Museum from February 9 - March 2. There is an awards ceremony on March 2. Congratulations to our hard working artists!
New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Results
Individual student reports have been mailed home to all eleventh grade students who participated in NECAP in October 2012. The Guide to Using the 2012 NECAP Science Reports is available for parents as a resource. It describes all the NECAP reports in detail and is available for download on the Vermont Department of Education website and also at http://iservices.measuredprogress.org
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Every two years, our Supervisory Union administers the Youth Risk Behavior Survey to students to gather information about various health risks facing young people. In February or March, all of our schools will participate in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health, through the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs. The survey is designed for 8th through 12th graders and will include questions about nutrition, alcohol, and tobacco and other drug use, physical exercise, injuries, and sexual behavior. Since 1995, our students have been taking the survey which was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and has been approved by many national organizations, including the National PTA. Survey results are used to prioritize needs, plan new prevention programs, and secure future funding.
The YRBS is given anonymously, and survey procedures have been designed to protect your child’s privacy. No names are ever written on the survey, and individual responses are not disclosed to anyone. We would like all students to take part in the survey; however, the survey is voluntary, and all students will have the right to decline participation if they choose.
As a parent or guardian of a student eligible to participate in the YRBS, federal law affords you the right to inspect the survey before it is administered and to opt your child out of taking the survey. Each school will have a copy of the survey in the main office for you to preview. Should you decide that you do not want your child participating in the YRBS, please inform us in writing no later than February 27, 2013. The form is attached below. CVU students will participate in the survey on Wednesday, March 6.
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Trevithick at 482-6951.
The YRBS is given anonymously, and survey procedures have been designed to protect your child’s privacy. No names are ever written on the survey, and individual responses are not disclosed to anyone. We would like all students to take part in the survey; however, the survey is voluntary, and all students will have the right to decline participation if they choose.
As a parent or guardian of a student eligible to participate in the YRBS, federal law affords you the right to inspect the survey before it is administered and to opt your child out of taking the survey. Each school will have a copy of the survey in the main office for you to preview. Should you decide that you do not want your child participating in the YRBS, please inform us in writing no later than February 27, 2013. The form is attached below. CVU students will participate in the survey on Wednesday, March 6.
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Trevithick at 482-6951.
The CVU Theatre Program Presents The Miracle Worker
The Spring Theatre Production of THE MIRACLE WORKER will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, March 15 and 16, and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday March 17. Tickets are $5 for Students, Children, Faculty & Staff and $7 for General Admission. You may reserve tickets at 482-6991, and tickets will be available for pick up at the door on show night. If you prefer to purchase a ticket in advance: Tickets will be on sale during lunch periods at CVU beginning on THURSDAY MARCH 7. or you may send in a check and pay for tickets by mail by completing the Ticket Order Form at:
https://sites.google.com/a/cvuhs.org/cvu-theater/home/ticket-order-form-miracle-worker and your tickets will be available for pick up at the box office on shownight. We hope to see you at the show.
(There will be no ASSIGNED SEATING by numbered rows & seats for THE MIRACLE WORKER. All tickets are for General Seating. Doors will open 30 minutes before show time. Please plan to arrive early to get the best seat.)
Host An Exchange Student Next Year
Want to improve the language you are studying, learn first-hand about another culture, and make a new friend from another country? Hosting an exchange student who will be attending CVU next year is a great way to do that, and now is the time to apply.
PAX and EF Foundation for Foreign Study have students from all over the world ranging in age from 15 to 18, and we can search for a student whose interests match yours and those of your family.
If you think your family might be interested in knowing more about what’s involved in hosting an Exchange student, please contact:
Kelley Cartularo, PAX community coordinator, at 802-373-0011,
[email protected], or visit www.pax.org.
Or
Jan Bedard, International Exchange Coordinator for EF Foundation for
Foreign Study at 802-482-3494, [email protected] or visit
www.effoundation.org.
PAX and EF Foundation for Foreign Study have students from all over the world ranging in age from 15 to 18, and we can search for a student whose interests match yours and those of your family.
If you think your family might be interested in knowing more about what’s involved in hosting an Exchange student, please contact:
Kelley Cartularo, PAX community coordinator, at 802-373-0011,
[email protected], or visit www.pax.org.
Or
Jan Bedard, International Exchange Coordinator for EF Foundation for
Foreign Study at 802-482-3494, [email protected] or visit
www.effoundation.org.
| Spring Sports Begin in March Spring sports tryouts begin in March. Athletes need to have had a physical within the last two years in order to participate. Sport schedules and participation forms can be accessed at www.cvuhs.org. Please turn in completed sport forms to the Main Office. CVU School Calendar for 2012-2013 Please check out the CVU School Year Calendar on our homepage. This calendar has the Red and White day schedule, early dismissals, vacation days, sporting events, etc. Please check it on a regular basis. We will update it as needed. You can also access it by clicking: http://learn.cvuhs.org/course/view.php?id=10&page=128.org Check This Out Below are links to Sean McMannon's Principal Report which is included each month in the school board agenda. February 2013 Report November 2012 Report October 2012 Report September 2012 Report | Attendance Reminder Please remember that when your student is out due to illness, appointments, or any reason, a call to his/her house office is required on the day of the absence. Please call if your student will be arriving late, leaving early, or even if s/he is leaving and then returning. (If your student is leaving during a free block, a call is still needed). Calls should be received in the house office by 9:30 a.m. whenever possible. If your student will be missing school due to extended family vacations, etc., please notify the house office in advance so the proper paperwork may be filled out and early notification given to the teachers. Chittenden House: Cyndi Labelle, 482-7130 Fairbanks House: Deb Seaton, 482-7140 Nichols House: Vicki Roberts, 482-7160 Snelling House: Julie Bevins, 482-7150 |
1/2 Day Inservices for 2012-2013
There are half-day inservices throughout the school year with students dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Below are the remaining dates for inservices for the 2012-2013 school year:
Wed Mar 13, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Tue Apr 9, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Wed Apr 10, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Wed May 15, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students, except 10th Graders. Dismissal at 12:30 pm VIEW/MAPS 10
Wed May 29, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Wed Mar 13, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Tue Apr 9, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Wed Apr 10, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Wed May 15, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students, except 10th Graders. Dismissal at 12:30 pm VIEW/MAPS 10
Wed May 29, 2013: 1/2 Day School for Students. Dismissal at 12:30 pm
Direction Center
Advisory Council
The Direction Center needs your help. Our goal is to form a Direction Center Advisory Council in order to gain feedback and solicit new ideas about our school counseling programming.
Our Advisory Council will represent the dynamics of our community and will include representatives who are affected by the school counseling program. Our Council will be composed of leaders in the community as well as parents and students and is tasked with making recommendations regarding student and community needs and advising the school counseling staff as it strives to meet these needs. The Advisory Council will meet twice a year.
Sound interesting? Have a bit of extra time? Please call Patti Tomashot, Director of Student Services, at 482-7137 or email [email protected]
CVU Summer Academy
Check out our summer course offerings! Courses that still have availability include Writing Prose, Driver’s Education, Creative Writing (including one that is “on the trail”), Trig/Pre-Calc prep and more. Registration forms are online.
Community Volunteering
The benefits of volunteering are:
Volunteer opportunities are posted regularly on the CVU Community Learning Opportunities/Volunteering web page. For more information, see MaryAnne Gatos in the Direction Center.
CVAHEC- Health Care Career Learning Opportunities For more information about any of the opportunities below or an application, see this CVAHEC webpage
Health Careers Shadow Day - Applications are due by March 28. This shadow day will be held on April 27. For more information, see this CVAHEC webpage.
College Quest to Health Care - FREE! and $1,500 stipend for students who qualify for support! - Applications due by March 7, 2013. This is a FREE six-week summer residential program for current 11th grade students from Vermont interested in health careers. For more information, check this CVAHEC webpage
UVM Summer Programs
Students, are you ready to earn college credit while still in high school? Are you interested in experiencing college life first-hand?
UVM Summer Programs offer high school students a chance to challenge themselves academically, begin building a college resume, and enjoy the vibrant student and cultural life at UVM.
This summer, CVU students have the opportunity to choose from over 100 college level courses, travel to Dublin, Ireland, take an SAT prep course, or participate in the Vermont Symphonic Band Performance Camp.
In July of 2013, the Summer Academy at the University of Vermont is offering five new specialized residential programs including: Business and Economics, Engineering and Design, Human Health and Medicine, Environment and Natural Resources, and Leadership and Activism. Students will live for two weeks in a UVM residential hall, participate in course work, go on field trips, attend evening activities, and other UVM events. High school students will experience life as a college student and will earn 3 UVM credits.
Students and parents will find affordable options for summer programs by accessing The Vermont Dual Enrollment Program, which allows all Vermont high school students access to one tuition free course reimbursed by Next Generation Funds, a Vermont State Legislative funded program. The Academically Talented Program offers Vermont high school students the opportunity to receive 50% in-state academic year tuition reduction.
For more information please call The University of Vermont Continuing Education Department at 802-656-2085 or visit http://www.uvm.edu/~summer/precollege/ .
AP Registration and Exam Information
All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses at CVU have the option to take an AP exam. Registration (March 5 – March 11, 2013)
Students register for the AP exams in the Direction Center with Cyndi Knaepen, CVU Registrar. At the time of registration, students must know which exams they plan to take and submit a non-refundable payment of $100.00 for each exam. If there are students who have been approved for testing accommodations (through the College Board), they must notify the Direction Center at the time of registration. Please make checks payable to CVU and note on the check which exams you plan to take. Attach the check to the CVU AP Registration Form.
Pre-Administration (Monday, April 8, 2013)
AP students are required to attend a pre-administration session to register for AP exams. Students with last names beginning with A-L will meet from 9:15 - 10:15 AM and students with last names beginning with M-Z will meet from 10:30 - 11:30 AM in the CVU Auditorium.
Juniors/Seniors
SAT and ACT deadlines approach quickly. College testing requirements vary widely, so students should double check which tests are required by each college to which they will apply. Please make note of the dates below. Students register for the test directly with the testing companies through their websites (collegeboard.com for SAT and act.org for ACT). Register early to ensure a spot in the testing location you prefer. CVU’s CEEB (testing) code is 460-175. Please remember that colleges require official test scores. Be sure to request that your scores be sent directly to the college by the testing company.
2012 - 2013 SAT Test Information
Test Date Tests Offered Regular Regis. Late Regis.
March 9, 2013 SAT Test Only Feb. 8, 2013 Feb. 22, 2013
May 4, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests April 5, 2013 April 19, 2013
June 1, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests May 2, 2013 May 17, 2013
2012-2013 ACT Test Information
Test Date Regular Registration Late Registration
February 9, 2013 January 11 January 12 - 18
April 13, 2013 March 8 March 9 - 22
June 8, 2013 May 3 May 4 - 17
CVU Shadow Program (sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
Great way to help students figure out what they want to study in college or what kind of job/career they want! Thank you to the following organizations for hosting a student in the past:
Fletcher Allen nutrition clinic
Qi Veterinary
Hunt Middle School
Hinesburg Police Department
Community Health Center of Burlington
Shelburne News
Shelburne Police Department
Seven Days
U.S. Coast Guard (Burlington station)
UVM Alumnae Office
Kelliher, Samets, and Volk
Stern Center
UVM Pathology Lab
All Souls Interfaith
UVM Microscopy Imaging Center
Seventh Generation
Sheraton Hotels
VCAM
Duncan Wisniewski Architects
Pizzagalli Construction
Dore & Whittier
Dings, Dents, and Scratches
Rehab Gym
Timberlane Physical Therapy
Advance Music
Vermont Business Magazine
Fletcher Allen nutrition clinic
Next CVU Shadow Day is Wednesday, March 13, between from 1:30 – 5:00. Applications are in the Direction Center and due before Friday, February 11th. The sooner, the better. Participation in an early block orientation is required. Tardiness may excuse a student from participation. Speak to MaryAnne Gatos if there is an issue.
Parents Offering a Shadow Opportunity: Your generosity is appreciated. Please consider offering a job shadow experience to a CVU student. Health care careers, architects, engineers, business people, vets, you name it! MaryAnne Gatos matches students to experiences after conversing with you about your work. You may be specific about what you can offer. Students typically observe for 1-3 hours. Students participate in a mandatory orientation meeting to cover job skills, research the company or career, and discuss confidentiality and reliability. To offer a job shadow, please email MaryAnne Gatos at [email protected]
Seniors
Graduation Challenge:
Grad Challenge Presentation time sign-up was February 12- 15. Any student that did not sign up will be assigned a presentation time randomly. Students are highly encouraged to invite parents, friends, and community consultants to their presentation. Many like to come, and it is rewarding to hear about your project.
Grad Challenge Paper draft: Drafts of seniors’ Grad Challenge papers are due to Advisors on or before March 7th. Students are encouraged to:
Juniors
Below are dates for a few of the exciting workshops we have planned for juniors.
March 16, 2013 – VSAC’s Pathways to College
This annual daylong program offers a series of workshops that teaches you everything you need to know about finding a great college. It’s held on Saturday at St. Michael’s College. For more information and registration, go to vsac.org. Other dates/locations include March 23, Castleton College and April 6, Lyndon State College.
April 8, 2013 from 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. – CVU’s Annual College Fair
Everyone is welcome to attend this college fair – the only spring fair in the Chittenden County area. Meet admissions representatives from over 125 colleges.
Military Options Day
Each year, representatives from all the branches of the military are invited to CVU to talk about opportunities for students after high school. This year our military options day will be on Friday, March 15 from 11:30-1:30 in 4-Corners.
Naviance Instructional Tutorials - For those juniors and/or parents who are interested in learning about Naviance, we have created a series of tutorial videos that will introduce you to many aspects of this program. To see them, visit the CVU homepage, then click on Instructional Support, and then Direction Center. On the left under Quick Links is Naviance. Once you choose that option, you will see information about and links to these Tutorials. Take a look! (https://sites.google.com/a/cvuhs.org/cvunaviance/home/cvu-students)
Sophomores
Students are encouraged to utilize resources to learn more about potential careers. The following are great places to start:
1. The PLAN website. Use the information from your PLAN interest inventory to learn more about careers that you might enjoy. Go to www.planstudent.org
2. CVU’s Naviance Program. Use this site to explore career clusters (groups of careers with common features and skills), college majors associated with these careers, colleges that offer these majors and much more. Access through the Direction Center link on www.cvuhs.org
3. Vermont Guidance Central at www.vsac.org. This is a very comprehensive career exploration site that provides in-depth career descriptions, interest inventories, information about college majors and more.
4. CVU’s Job Shadowing Opportunities. Contact the Direction Center for more information.
Freshmen
Counselors facilitated workshops related to respecting differences during the exam week.
Course Registration for 2013-2014
The scheduling process for 2013-2014 is in full swing. We are excited to offer some new courses in addition to almost all of last year’s offerings. Students are meeting with their house counselors for assistance in course selection. The 2013-2014 course catalog is available online. Start checking out these course offerings!
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
Don’t miss the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school! High school students can enroll in college courses (online or on campus) during the academic year or during the summer. Study in core areas such as Math, Science, English, Languages, and the Arts. The programs available are:
April 8, 2013 from 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. – CVU’s Annual College Fair
Everyone is welcome to attend this college fair – the only spring fair in the Chittenden County area. Meet admissions representatives from over 125 colleges.
Have a 9th Grader who is interested in Pre-Tech?
Pre-Tech at Center for Technology in Essex is now accepting applications.
Pre-Technical Education is a one-year, six-period program for sophomores who thrive in project-oriented experiences that emphasize applied academics. Students are involved in a wide variety of cutting-edge technical activities where they learn science, mathematics, social studies, and communication skills while building personal development assets. Much of the learning takes place outside a traditional classroom and instead uses authentic locations to engage reluctant students and to provide experiences for deeper and more relevant learning. The teaching strategy employed by the program's instructors is to create "teachable moments" frequently by giving students new and challenging experiences by exploring curriculum content from the many various programs offered at the center. Any student would find this program a refreshing alternative to conventional classroom instruction, and it is particularly valuable to students who may be frustrated academically.
Entrance Prerequisites
Applicants must have a ninth grade transcript that shows an award of five full credits including:
• 1 math • 1 English • 1 Social Studies
• 1 Science • 1 Elective
Good attendance and behavior is also important in the application process.
Curriculum Components
Students select one of two of four curricular areas to focus on throughout the year. All four curriculum tracks are representative of the programs the center offers. The four areas include:
• Information Technology & Digital Media
• Natural Resources and Engineering
• Health and Human Services (includes: Medical Related Fields, Professional Foods, Child Education and Cosmetology)
• Building Technology and Automotive
High School Credits Awarded:
One integrated credit each in:
• English • Math • Science • Fine Arts
• Physical Education • Elective
What's Next?
Students succeeding in this program are invited to apply for another career and technical education program in their junior year.
Mark Your Calendar!
All applications for next year’s programs at the Technical Centers are due to the Centers by March 8. We’d love to receive them by March 4 so we can make sure they’re delivered to Burlington or Essex by the deadline. Please encourage your students to bring in their application to the Direction Center today!
In addition to the technical programs for juniors and seniors, the Pre-tech program is open to interested sophomores. If you have a student who loves hands-on learning, please feel free to contact Jane Krasnow (482-7137 or [email protected] ) today for additional information. The application deadline is also March 8.
College Awards for Juniors - Several colleges have a program which recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate exceptional promise. The criteria vary from school to school. Some awards recognize community service, some recognize leadership, and others recognize outstanding achievement in a specific content area. Below is a list of awards we have received.
If you’re interested in nominating yourself, please pick up an application in the Direction Center today!
The deadline for these awards is March 30.
Brandeis Book Award- This book award recognizes an excellent student who has demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism or volunteer work
Clarkson Achievement and Leadership Awards- These awards offer a substantial merit scholarship if the student attends Clarkson. Students must have demonstrated an interest in engineering, business, science or liberal arts.
Dartmouth Book Award- students who have demonstrated intellectual leadership and have made a positive contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
Harvard Book Award- a promising junior who deserves recognition. (This award is not available every year)
Norwich University Math and Sciences Scholarship- worth $12,000 if student attends Norwich
RPI Medal -for a student who has excelled in advanced math and science courses and has exhibited significant involvement in extracurricular activities.
Rochester Institute of Technology- 2 awards each given to one male and one female student- worth $24,000 if student attends RIT.
Computing Medal Award
Creativity and Innovation
Russell Sage - two awards
A young woman (Junior). B+ or better average that is involved in community and shows leadership skills
A young woman interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
St. Lawrence - community service & academic
St. Michael's Book Award - Achievement in academics (above 3.4 GPA), membership in NHS and sincere commitment to community service.
University of Chicago - The University of Chicago Book Award is presented to one outstanding high school junior from select schools in the United States and the world. Candidates should be students in their junior year who are among the strongest in their class. They should demonstrate intellectual engagement in and out of the classroom, and be known for asking challenging questions and drawing connections across academic disciplines. Finally, candidates should be visible members of the student body as a result of their contributions and commitment to their high school community or their greater community.
University Rochester - four awards- all of them worth at least $30,000 if the student chooses to attend Rochester-
Bausch & Lomb Science Award
Eastman Young Leaders Award
Frederick Douglas & Susan B Anthony Award
Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology.
Wellesley Book Award- deserving female student who has made significant personal contributions to school and/or community
Wells College- worth $40,000 if the student attends Wells- leadership ability and achievement in academics.
Williams- students who have demonstrated intellectual leadership and have made a positive contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
The Direction Center needs your help. Our goal is to form a Direction Center Advisory Council in order to gain feedback and solicit new ideas about our school counseling programming.
Our Advisory Council will represent the dynamics of our community and will include representatives who are affected by the school counseling program. Our Council will be composed of leaders in the community as well as parents and students and is tasked with making recommendations regarding student and community needs and advising the school counseling staff as it strives to meet these needs. The Advisory Council will meet twice a year.
Sound interesting? Have a bit of extra time? Please call Patti Tomashot, Director of Student Services, at 482-7137 or email [email protected]
CVU Summer Academy
Check out our summer course offerings! Courses that still have availability include Writing Prose, Driver’s Education, Creative Writing (including one that is “on the trail”), Trig/Pre-Calc prep and more. Registration forms are online.
Community Volunteering
The benefits of volunteering are:
- an opportunity to be a contributor and give back to our community;
- becoming part of a group working for a common goal;
- learning skills and gaining experience;
- trying something new;
- experiencing the power of collective effort;
- testing a career area of interest or considering a placement for Grad Challenge community learning hours;
- adding to your resume and what makes you interesting (considered in college applications).
Volunteer opportunities are posted regularly on the CVU Community Learning Opportunities/Volunteering web page. For more information, see MaryAnne Gatos in the Direction Center.
CVAHEC- Health Care Career Learning Opportunities For more information about any of the opportunities below or an application, see this CVAHEC webpage
Health Careers Shadow Day - Applications are due by March 28. This shadow day will be held on April 27. For more information, see this CVAHEC webpage.
College Quest to Health Care - FREE! and $1,500 stipend for students who qualify for support! - Applications due by March 7, 2013. This is a FREE six-week summer residential program for current 11th grade students from Vermont interested in health careers. For more information, check this CVAHEC webpage
UVM Summer Programs
Students, are you ready to earn college credit while still in high school? Are you interested in experiencing college life first-hand?
UVM Summer Programs offer high school students a chance to challenge themselves academically, begin building a college resume, and enjoy the vibrant student and cultural life at UVM.
This summer, CVU students have the opportunity to choose from over 100 college level courses, travel to Dublin, Ireland, take an SAT prep course, or participate in the Vermont Symphonic Band Performance Camp.
In July of 2013, the Summer Academy at the University of Vermont is offering five new specialized residential programs including: Business and Economics, Engineering and Design, Human Health and Medicine, Environment and Natural Resources, and Leadership and Activism. Students will live for two weeks in a UVM residential hall, participate in course work, go on field trips, attend evening activities, and other UVM events. High school students will experience life as a college student and will earn 3 UVM credits.
Students and parents will find affordable options for summer programs by accessing The Vermont Dual Enrollment Program, which allows all Vermont high school students access to one tuition free course reimbursed by Next Generation Funds, a Vermont State Legislative funded program. The Academically Talented Program offers Vermont high school students the opportunity to receive 50% in-state academic year tuition reduction.
For more information please call The University of Vermont Continuing Education Department at 802-656-2085 or visit http://www.uvm.edu/~summer/precollege/ .
AP Registration and Exam Information
All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses at CVU have the option to take an AP exam. Registration (March 5 – March 11, 2013)
Students register for the AP exams in the Direction Center with Cyndi Knaepen, CVU Registrar. At the time of registration, students must know which exams they plan to take and submit a non-refundable payment of $100.00 for each exam. If there are students who have been approved for testing accommodations (through the College Board), they must notify the Direction Center at the time of registration. Please make checks payable to CVU and note on the check which exams you plan to take. Attach the check to the CVU AP Registration Form.
Pre-Administration (Monday, April 8, 2013)
AP students are required to attend a pre-administration session to register for AP exams. Students with last names beginning with A-L will meet from 9:15 - 10:15 AM and students with last names beginning with M-Z will meet from 10:30 - 11:30 AM in the CVU Auditorium.
Juniors/Seniors
SAT and ACT deadlines approach quickly. College testing requirements vary widely, so students should double check which tests are required by each college to which they will apply. Please make note of the dates below. Students register for the test directly with the testing companies through their websites (collegeboard.com for SAT and act.org for ACT). Register early to ensure a spot in the testing location you prefer. CVU’s CEEB (testing) code is 460-175. Please remember that colleges require official test scores. Be sure to request that your scores be sent directly to the college by the testing company.
2012 - 2013 SAT Test Information
Test Date Tests Offered Regular Regis. Late Regis.
March 9, 2013 SAT Test Only Feb. 8, 2013 Feb. 22, 2013
May 4, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests April 5, 2013 April 19, 2013
June 1, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests May 2, 2013 May 17, 2013
2012-2013 ACT Test Information
Test Date Regular Registration Late Registration
February 9, 2013 January 11 January 12 - 18
April 13, 2013 March 8 March 9 - 22
June 8, 2013 May 3 May 4 - 17
CVU Shadow Program (sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
Great way to help students figure out what they want to study in college or what kind of job/career they want! Thank you to the following organizations for hosting a student in the past:
Fletcher Allen nutrition clinic
Qi Veterinary
Hunt Middle School
Hinesburg Police Department
Community Health Center of Burlington
Shelburne News
Shelburne Police Department
Seven Days
U.S. Coast Guard (Burlington station)
UVM Alumnae Office
Kelliher, Samets, and Volk
Stern Center
UVM Pathology Lab
All Souls Interfaith
UVM Microscopy Imaging Center
Seventh Generation
Sheraton Hotels
VCAM
Duncan Wisniewski Architects
Pizzagalli Construction
Dore & Whittier
Dings, Dents, and Scratches
Rehab Gym
Timberlane Physical Therapy
Advance Music
Vermont Business Magazine
Fletcher Allen nutrition clinic
Next CVU Shadow Day is Wednesday, March 13, between from 1:30 – 5:00. Applications are in the Direction Center and due before Friday, February 11th. The sooner, the better. Participation in an early block orientation is required. Tardiness may excuse a student from participation. Speak to MaryAnne Gatos if there is an issue.
Parents Offering a Shadow Opportunity: Your generosity is appreciated. Please consider offering a job shadow experience to a CVU student. Health care careers, architects, engineers, business people, vets, you name it! MaryAnne Gatos matches students to experiences after conversing with you about your work. You may be specific about what you can offer. Students typically observe for 1-3 hours. Students participate in a mandatory orientation meeting to cover job skills, research the company or career, and discuss confidentiality and reliability. To offer a job shadow, please email MaryAnne Gatos at [email protected]
Seniors
Graduation Challenge:
Grad Challenge Presentation time sign-up was February 12- 15. Any student that did not sign up will be assigned a presentation time randomly. Students are highly encouraged to invite parents, friends, and community consultants to their presentation. Many like to come, and it is rewarding to hear about your project.
Grad Challenge Paper draft: Drafts of seniors’ Grad Challenge papers are due to Advisors on or before March 7th. Students are encouraged to:
- Share an outline with Advisors and meet for advice and support in writing the paper;
- Complete all interviews and research before writing the draft;
- Conduct interviews face-to-face formally with interview questions written ahead of time. In some instances, phone and email interviews are acceptable, if the interviewee lives beyond reasonable driving distance. Spending time with a Community Consultant does not count as an interview;
- Complete Tangible Product enough so they can write about the process and product. Ambitious Tangible Products often take longer to complete.
- Meet with Community Consultants to share learning, hours log, and questions.
- Talk to their Advisors for help with time management, resources, or communication.
Juniors
Below are dates for a few of the exciting workshops we have planned for juniors.
March 16, 2013 – VSAC’s Pathways to College
This annual daylong program offers a series of workshops that teaches you everything you need to know about finding a great college. It’s held on Saturday at St. Michael’s College. For more information and registration, go to vsac.org. Other dates/locations include March 23, Castleton College and April 6, Lyndon State College.
April 8, 2013 from 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. – CVU’s Annual College Fair
Everyone is welcome to attend this college fair – the only spring fair in the Chittenden County area. Meet admissions representatives from over 125 colleges.
Military Options Day
Each year, representatives from all the branches of the military are invited to CVU to talk about opportunities for students after high school. This year our military options day will be on Friday, March 15 from 11:30-1:30 in 4-Corners.
Naviance Instructional Tutorials - For those juniors and/or parents who are interested in learning about Naviance, we have created a series of tutorial videos that will introduce you to many aspects of this program. To see them, visit the CVU homepage, then click on Instructional Support, and then Direction Center. On the left under Quick Links is Naviance. Once you choose that option, you will see information about and links to these Tutorials. Take a look! (https://sites.google.com/a/cvuhs.org/cvunaviance/home/cvu-students)
Sophomores
Students are encouraged to utilize resources to learn more about potential careers. The following are great places to start:
1. The PLAN website. Use the information from your PLAN interest inventory to learn more about careers that you might enjoy. Go to www.planstudent.org
2. CVU’s Naviance Program. Use this site to explore career clusters (groups of careers with common features and skills), college majors associated with these careers, colleges that offer these majors and much more. Access through the Direction Center link on www.cvuhs.org
3. Vermont Guidance Central at www.vsac.org. This is a very comprehensive career exploration site that provides in-depth career descriptions, interest inventories, information about college majors and more.
4. CVU’s Job Shadowing Opportunities. Contact the Direction Center for more information.
Freshmen
Counselors facilitated workshops related to respecting differences during the exam week.
Course Registration for 2013-2014
The scheduling process for 2013-2014 is in full swing. We are excited to offer some new courses in addition to almost all of last year’s offerings. Students are meeting with their house counselors for assistance in course selection. The 2013-2014 course catalog is available online. Start checking out these course offerings!
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
Don’t miss the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school! High school students can enroll in college courses (online or on campus) during the academic year or during the summer. Study in core areas such as Math, Science, English, Languages, and the Arts. The programs available are:
- Dual Enrollment Program, which is through the State of Vermont and allows every VT high school student one college course tuition free.
- Academically Talented program through the University of Vermont which offers VT high school students to take courses at 50% reduced tuition until they graduate. Some restrictions apply, and you do need to be approved by your guidance counselor.
April 8, 2013 from 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. – CVU’s Annual College Fair
Everyone is welcome to attend this college fair – the only spring fair in the Chittenden County area. Meet admissions representatives from over 125 colleges.
Have a 9th Grader who is interested in Pre-Tech?
Pre-Tech at Center for Technology in Essex is now accepting applications.
Pre-Technical Education is a one-year, six-period program for sophomores who thrive in project-oriented experiences that emphasize applied academics. Students are involved in a wide variety of cutting-edge technical activities where they learn science, mathematics, social studies, and communication skills while building personal development assets. Much of the learning takes place outside a traditional classroom and instead uses authentic locations to engage reluctant students and to provide experiences for deeper and more relevant learning. The teaching strategy employed by the program's instructors is to create "teachable moments" frequently by giving students new and challenging experiences by exploring curriculum content from the many various programs offered at the center. Any student would find this program a refreshing alternative to conventional classroom instruction, and it is particularly valuable to students who may be frustrated academically.
Entrance Prerequisites
Applicants must have a ninth grade transcript that shows an award of five full credits including:
• 1 math • 1 English • 1 Social Studies
• 1 Science • 1 Elective
Good attendance and behavior is also important in the application process.
Curriculum Components
Students select one of two of four curricular areas to focus on throughout the year. All four curriculum tracks are representative of the programs the center offers. The four areas include:
• Information Technology & Digital Media
• Natural Resources and Engineering
• Health and Human Services (includes: Medical Related Fields, Professional Foods, Child Education and Cosmetology)
• Building Technology and Automotive
High School Credits Awarded:
One integrated credit each in:
• English • Math • Science • Fine Arts
• Physical Education • Elective
What's Next?
Students succeeding in this program are invited to apply for another career and technical education program in their junior year.
Mark Your Calendar!
All applications for next year’s programs at the Technical Centers are due to the Centers by March 8. We’d love to receive them by March 4 so we can make sure they’re delivered to Burlington or Essex by the deadline. Please encourage your students to bring in their application to the Direction Center today!
In addition to the technical programs for juniors and seniors, the Pre-tech program is open to interested sophomores. If you have a student who loves hands-on learning, please feel free to contact Jane Krasnow (482-7137 or [email protected] ) today for additional information. The application deadline is also March 8.
College Awards for Juniors - Several colleges have a program which recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate exceptional promise. The criteria vary from school to school. Some awards recognize community service, some recognize leadership, and others recognize outstanding achievement in a specific content area. Below is a list of awards we have received.
If you’re interested in nominating yourself, please pick up an application in the Direction Center today!
The deadline for these awards is March 30.
Brandeis Book Award- This book award recognizes an excellent student who has demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism or volunteer work
Clarkson Achievement and Leadership Awards- These awards offer a substantial merit scholarship if the student attends Clarkson. Students must have demonstrated an interest in engineering, business, science or liberal arts.
Dartmouth Book Award- students who have demonstrated intellectual leadership and have made a positive contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
Harvard Book Award- a promising junior who deserves recognition. (This award is not available every year)
Norwich University Math and Sciences Scholarship- worth $12,000 if student attends Norwich
RPI Medal -for a student who has excelled in advanced math and science courses and has exhibited significant involvement in extracurricular activities.
Rochester Institute of Technology- 2 awards each given to one male and one female student- worth $24,000 if student attends RIT.
Computing Medal Award
Creativity and Innovation
Russell Sage - two awards
A young woman (Junior). B+ or better average that is involved in community and shows leadership skills
A young woman interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
St. Lawrence - community service & academic
St. Michael's Book Award - Achievement in academics (above 3.4 GPA), membership in NHS and sincere commitment to community service.
University of Chicago - The University of Chicago Book Award is presented to one outstanding high school junior from select schools in the United States and the world. Candidates should be students in their junior year who are among the strongest in their class. They should demonstrate intellectual engagement in and out of the classroom, and be known for asking challenging questions and drawing connections across academic disciplines. Finally, candidates should be visible members of the student body as a result of their contributions and commitment to their high school community or their greater community.
University Rochester - four awards- all of them worth at least $30,000 if the student chooses to attend Rochester-
Bausch & Lomb Science Award
Eastman Young Leaders Award
Frederick Douglas & Susan B Anthony Award
Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology.
Wellesley Book Award- deserving female student who has made significant personal contributions to school and/or community
Wells College- worth $40,000 if the student attends Wells- leadership ability and achievement in academics.
Williams- students who have demonstrated intellectual leadership and have made a positive contribution to the extracurricular life of the school.
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