Rutland High School

22 Stratton Road

Rutland, Vermont 05701

(802) 773-1955

Guidance Department

Tel. (802) 770-1093

Fax (802) 770-1088

HS CEEB Code 460-377

www.rutlandcitypublicschools.com

William K. Olsen, Jr.

Principal

Associate Principals

Larry Lattanzi

Andrea McQuade

Glenn Olson

College Matriculation for the Class of 2009

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Florida International University

Fordham University

Framingham State College

Harvard University

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Houghton College

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Kean University

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Lasell College

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

McGill University

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Nazareth College

New Hampshire Institute of Art

Northeastern University

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Pratt Institute of Art

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rivier College

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Union College

University of Hartford

University of Maine

University of New England

University of New Hampshire

University of North Carolina-Charlotte

University of Rhode Island

University of Southern Maine

University of St. Andrews-Scotland

University of Vermont

The Community

Rutland is located in south central Vermont in the heart of ski country and within easy commuting distance of New York, Mont-

real, and Boston. It has a population of 18,000 residents and supports a sizable industrial base, as well as many professional, medical, and government offices. Tourism and recreational activities are integral to our four season economy.

The School

Rutland High School is a state-of-the-art facility serving approximately 1,050 students grades 9-12. We offer a comprehensive curriculum with courses available at the adjacent Stafford Technical Center and at two off-campus alternative education programs. Various levels of academic challenge are offered, ranging from remedial to Advanced Placement. Innovative programming includes interactive TV instruction, school-to-work programs, career planning, independent study and community service. Approximately 55 % of our students pursue four-year college degrees; 5% pursue associate or technical degrees.

Diploma Requirements

Class of 2008

English 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits

Science 3 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

Physical Education 1.5 credits

Fine Arts 1 credit

Family Consumer Studies 1 credit

Information Technology 1 credit

Electives 8.5 credits

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TOTAL 26 credits

An additional requirement for graduation includes successful participation in the Year End Study Plan (Y.E.S. Plan). One component of the program is a Career Exploration Unit. Community Service may replace any unsuccessful participation in Y.E.S. Plan.

The Academic Program

For the academic year 2009-2010, classes are arranged either in a full block (every day for a semester) or a modified block (alternating day for a year or every day for a quarter) format. Classes meet for seventy-five minutes.

Y.E.S. Plan is a three week “mini semester” creating the nation’s first high school program modeled after successful college level experiments. It provides enrichment courses, community service opportunities and career exploration.

Summer School grades may replace or improve school year academic course work.

Rutland High School’s numerical grades (0-100) convert as follows:

A+ 97-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 F 0-59

A 93-96 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66

A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I)

Scores for the Class of 2010 : ( 122 test takers)

Avg. Critical Reading: 530 Avg. Math: 532 Avg. Writing 536

Rank in Class

Class rank is based on numerical average weighted with ten points for Honors and AP courses. Rank is computed at semesters 6, 7 and 8.

Accreditation

Rutland High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Vermont Department of Education. It is a member of The College Board and the Vermont Principals’ Association.

Guidance Department

Guidance Coordinator:  Stephen Sampson

Counselors:

Meghan Taptick

Teresa Fisher

Kate Herlihy

Jennifer Wigmore

Registrar Karen McGurl

Secretary Anne R. Carpenter

Secretary Debra Lane

COURSE OFFERINGS 2009-2010

DRIVER EDUCATION

ENGLISH

Fundamentals of English (F)

English 1 (C) (P) (H)

English 2 (C) (P) (H)

English 3 (C) (P) (H)

American Voices ( C) (P) (H)

English Lang. & Composition (AP)

English 4 (C) (P) (H)

English Lit. & Composition (AP)

Vocabulary Workshop 1 (P)

STC English (C) (P)

FAMILY/CONSUMER STUDIES

Healthy Living

Communications 1 & 2

Life

Child Psych/Development

Educational Psychology

Real Meals 1 & 2

Interior Design/Architecture

Fabric, Fashion & Design 1 & 2

ART

Intro to Art

Intro to Music

Creative Structure 1 & 2

Basic Design

Drawing

Painting

Art Portfolio

Studio Art (AP)

MUSIC

Choir

Chorale

Chorus

Symphonic Band

Orchestra/String Ensemble

Chamber Singers

Jazz Ensemble/Stage Band

THEATER

Intro to Theater

Improvisations

Stagecraft & Design

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education (Required)

Physical Education (Elective)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

French 1 (P) (H)

French 2 (P) (H)

French 3 (P) (H)

French 4 (H)

French 5 (H)

French (AP)

German 1 (P)

German 2 (P)

German 3 (P)

German 4 (P)

Spanish 1 (P) (H)

Spanish 2 (P) (H)

Spanish 3 (P) (H)

Spanish 4 (H)

Spanish 5 (H)

Spanish (AP)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Applications

Desktop Publishing

Intro to Programming

AP Comp. Science

Journalism (School Newspaper)

Multimedia

Personal Computing

Publications (School Yearbook)

Web Design

Word Processing

MATHEMATICS

Fund. Of Mathematics/Science A (F)

Fund. Of Mathematics (B) (F)

Preparing for Algebra (C)

Fund. Of Algebra Part I ( C )

Fund. Of Algebra Part II ( C )

Algebra 1 Refresher ( P )

Algebra 1 (P)

STC Accounting 1 & 2 (P)

Algebra 2 (P) (H)

STC Algebra 2 (P)

Foundations of Geometry (C)

Geometry (P) (H)

Algebra 3 (P)

Pre-Calculus Lab (P)

Pre-Calculus (H)

Probability & Statistics (P) (AP)

Calculus (H) (AP)

STC Geometry (P)

SCIENCE

Fundamentals of Math / Science (F)

Earth Science (C) (P)

General Biology (C)

Biology (P) (H) (AP)

Practical Chemistry & Lab (C)

Chemistry (P) (H) (AP)

Environmental Science (AP)

Anatomy & Physiology (P)

Physics (P) (H) (AP)

Marine Science (P)

SOCIAL STUDIES

Fundamentals of Social Studies (F)

World History I ( C ) (P) (H)

World History II ( C ) (P) (H)

U.S. History (C) (P) (H) (AP)

American Voices ( C ) (P) (H)

Anthropology (P)

Civics/Economics (P)

Modern European History (AP)

Psychology (P) (AP)

Current Issues (P)

STC U.S. History (C)

OTHER PROGRAMS

DUO Project

Smokey House

Academic Support

Independent Living Skills

STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER

Enrichment Courses

Merchandising & Selling

Day Programs

Architectural Engineering

Automotive Technology

Auto Refinishing & Collision

Cabinet Making

Carpentry

Computer Servicing

Culinary Arts

Digital Arts

Electrical/Plumbing

Natural Resources: Forestry &

Horticulture

Health Careers Academy

Hospitality & Tourism

Management Academy

Human Services

Music: Jazz & Contemporary

Power Mechanics

Public Safety Services -

Law Enforcement

Video Multi Media Technology

COURSE LEVELS

Designated for Core Curriculum

(AP) = Advanced Placement

(H) = Honors

(P) = College Preparatory

(C) = Career

(F) = Individualized Format

(STC) = Offered in conjunction

with the adjoining

Technical Center.