Graduation Requirements
BHS students must complete a minimum of 24 required and elective credits to earn a diploma. Students will complete the following over the course of their high school enrollment:
- 4 credits English
- 3 credits mathematics
- 3 credits science
- 3 credits social studies (including 1 credit American History)
- 2 credits world language (completion of two sequential levels)
- 1.5 credits physical education
- 1 credit fine art
- 0.5 credits health
- 6 credits electives (may include annual 0.25 YES credit)
- 40 hours Community Service (typical average of 10 hours per year of enrollment)
- Completion of a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP)
Please note: students with more than 0.5/one-half credit deficit will not be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies or receive a high school diploma until all credit requirements have been met.
To learn more about BHS graduation requirements and to explore courses you may want to take, check out our Program of Studies.
Additional Resources
BHS partners with UVM, CCV, Champlain College, St. Michael’s College, Vermont State University, and Landmark College. Students may use two tuition vouchers for college classes to earn college and high school credits.
Early College through CCV is for Seniors only. Seniors in the Early College program take ALL their classes at CCV. Seniors may still play BHS sports and participate in clubs and activities.
Naviance
Parents/Guardians may contact your school counselor to activate your access to your student(s) Naviance account. Naviance can be accessed using the following link: https://student.naviance.com/burlingtonshs
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Requirements can be reviewed in detail at the NCAA Eligibility Center for student-athletes.
VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation)-for financial aid, scholarships, career planning, help with the FAFSA
VSAC College and Career Pathways
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Service Academy Nomination Fact Sheet
Transitioning Accommodations to Postsecondary Instituitions
Click the following link to view the slide show entitled, “Transitioning Accommodations to Postsecondary” by Jean Sanchez, BHS 504 Coordinator. A link to the video recording is here.
