MILTON HIGH SCHOOL

 

2006-2007 PROFILE

 

 

MILTON HIGH SCHOOL

 

Milton, Vermont 05468

Telephone:  (802) 893-3230

FAX:           (802) 893-3247

Web Page:  htp://www.mtsd-vt.org

CEEB Code:  460250

 

THE COMMUNITY

     Milton is situated between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, about 15 miles north of Burlington, Vermont.  With an estimated population of 9,500 people, Milton encompasses approximately 38,000 acres of land.  The town was formed in 1763.  Milton enjoys a wide variety of year-round seasonal activities due to its easy access to Lake Champlain and the surrounding mountains.

THE SCHOOL

      The current building houses Grades 7-12.  The total enrollment at the high school is approximately 564 students.  There are core subject teams for the 9th and 10th grade.  Approximately 5 percent of our student body attend either Essex or Burlington Technical Center. 

 

ACCREDITATION

      Milton High School is accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and the Vermont Department of Education.

 

MHS CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Band/Chorus                          Drama

German Club                          Peer Tutors

National Honor Society          Scholars’ Bowl

Office/Library Aides              Student Council

Student Government              Yearbook

Students on the Move

CURRICULUM

      A comprehensive curriculum is offered to approximately 564 students in grades 9-12.  Students have the option of attending either the Burlington or the Essex Technical Centers in the junior or senior year.  Students may attend select evening classes through the Champlain Valley Regional High School Consortium.

      There are core teams in the 9th and 10th grades, which include English, Social Studies, Math and Science.  In the 9th grade, students take Foundations of Language and Literature, World History (Ancient Civilization), Integrated Algebra & Geometry and Physical Science.  In the 10th grade, students take World Literature, World History, Biology and Integrated Algebra & Geometry.

      Of the 54 faculty members, approximately 66% have a Master’s degree.  Nearly 10% of the faculty have a doctoral degree or are enrolled in a doctoral program.

      Advanced Placement courses are offered in Biology, Calculus, U.S. History, English, Physics and Environmental Science.

      There is a drop out prevention program that has been in operation for the past six years.  Some students also attend an alternative program outside the main building.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

        Students must earn 22 credits, including the following:

English                                                                 4

Social Studies                                                     3.5

Math                                                                    3

Science                                                                3

Physical Education                                           1.5

Fine Arts                                                              1

Health                                                                  1

Service Learning                                                0.5

Computer Technology                                     0.5

GRADING SYSTEM

Letter                     Percent                   ­Grade Point

 

   A+                        97-100                        4.00

   A                          93-96                           3.85

   A-                         90-92                           3.67

   B+                        87-89                           3.33

   B                          83-86                           3.00

   B-                         80-82                           2.67

   C+                        77-79                           2.33

   C                          73-76                           2.00

   C-                         70-72                           1.67

   D+                        67-69                           1.33

   D                          63-66                           1.00

   D-                         60-62                             .67

   F                             0-59                               0

   WP                       Withdrew Passing

   WF                       Withdrew Failing

   AUD                    Audit

 

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Milton High School uses a non-weighted system to calculate grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale.  Grade point average is calculated on final grades only.

 

SAT INFORMATION

Average SAT I scores for the Class of 2006.

                        MHS   Vermont    National

Verbal              473         513           503

Math                493         519           497

Crit. Reading    468         502            487

 

PLANS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

The Class of 2006 graduated 131 students.

Estimated

   55 percent—Post-Secondary

  45 percent—Employment

  5 percent—Other

 

 

School Info

17 REBECCA LANDER DRIVE

MILTON, VERMONT 05468

 

 

MAIN OFFICE:  (802) 893-3230

 

Anne Blake, Instructional Leader

Laurie Hodgdon, Instructional Leader

 

Guidance Office

Telephone:  (802) 893-3230

 

 

George A. Lareau, Counselor

(802) 893-3230 x281

GLareau@mtsd-vt.org

 

Robert J. Miller, Counselor

(802) 893-3230 x280

RMiller@mtsd-vt.org

 

Matthew M. Rector, Counselor

(802) 893-3230 x282

MRector@mtsd-vt.org

 

Milton High School – CEEB/ACT

Code Number:  460250

 

Milton High School

Guidance Web Site

http://www.mtsd-vt.org