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ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

1. The student will be introduced to BTC programs through a presentation from BTC staff or by an individual

meeting with the high school guidance counselor or case manager.

2. The student must visit the BTC programs being considered.

3. The application form must be completed and signed by the student, the guidance counselor ,case manager ,

advisor and the parent/guardian. The counselor, case manager or advisor will forward the application to BTC.

4. First priority will be given to 11th and 12th grade students who have their applications submitted by the

deadline established annually by BTC.

5. The Admissions Committee will review applications.

6. Admission to an 11th and 12th grade program of study will be based on successful completion of the

application procedures outlined in steps 1 – 5 above.

*Priority placement will be given to students having junior status defined as having earned a minimum of ten

credits upon admission to BTC.

*Students must be 16 years old upon admission and must have at least tenth grade standing. An “Early

Admissions” request must accompany the application of a younger student and either a counselor or special

educator must contact the BTC guidance coordinator prior to application.

7. Students and guidance counselors will be notified as soon as possible regarding each student’s official

admission to BTC. All students will be on a probationary status for 10 Technical Center school days, beginning

with the first day of attendance. This phase will be used for curriculum-based assessment and to determine

the appropriateness of placement. Students will automatically be granted full standing after the probationary

period unless notified of continued probationary status or withdrawal.

Note: Special educators and guidance counselors are encouraged to contact the student services coordinator

(802-864-8423) with any questions.

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all

unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the Burlington School District are hereby

notified that it is the intent of the Burlington Board of School Commissioners that the District will not discriminate against employees and/or

applicants for employment, students or other designated beneficiaries of the statutes listed below on the basis of race, sex, gender (including but

not limited to pregnancy and parental status), color, age, creed, religion, disability, handicap, ancestry, place of birth, national origin, marital

status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in any of its employment and education practices, policies,

procedures or decisions or in the operation of, access to, participation in, benefit of or admission to its programs, activities, services and facilities

and that it will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups in compliance with and to the extent

provided by the laws listed below. The District’s Title VI Coordinator, the Age Discrimination Act Coordinator and Americans with Disabilities

Act Coordinator for employees and others: Nikki Fuller, Human Resources Director, Burlington School District (802) 864-2159; 1-800-253-0191

TDD The District’s Title IX Coordinator for employees, students, parents and other such relatives, friends, guest speakers or visitors: Henri

Sparks, Director of Equity, Burlington School District (802) 865-4168; 1-800-253-0191 TDD The District’s Americans with Disabilities Act

Coordinator for students and §504 Coordinator: Director of Special Services of the Burlington School District (802) 864-2159; 1-800-253-0191

TDD

Burlington Technical Center - 52 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05408

802-864-8426-phone 802-86

4 -8521-fax

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