Alternative Academic Programs

Aide Positions

Students may assist U-32 staff members in a variety of settings. These may include helping a teacher in preparing materials for class, typing, filing, collating and/or performing other duties consistent with an instructional aide. Students may work as secretarial aides in offices, provide services in the library or media areas, or assist in computer technology. In each area, students develop the skills necessary to assist staff and sometimes other students. Students sign up for this program at the beginning of each semester, so it is not entered on their course request form. Enrollment does not contribute to full-time student status.

Alternative Path to Diploma

U-32 offers an alternative path to receive a diploma. U-32 has identified a set of academic and civic/social expectations that we require all students to meet. Some students are able to meet these expectations without going outside the walls of U-32, while other students need substantially different learning environments. The alternative path is open to seniors, or those students who would be seniors based on years attending school, and requires TA referral, a work component and a completed student contract. Students participating in the alternate path will not earn all of the credits normally required for graduation and their transcripts will reflect this.

Barre Technical Center

Business, technical and trade programs offered at Barre Technical Center are an extension of the curriculum at U-32. Criteria acceptance includes regular attendance, interest, academic achievement, and attitude. Opportunities exist for cooperative work placement and apprenticeships. Many of the programs include articulation agreements with a variety of local institutions. If a desired program is not offered at Barre Technical Center, a student may be eligible to attend another vocational center in Vermont but must provide his/her own transportation. U-32 provides transportation to the Barre Technical Center for students enrolled as full time tech program students. Students taking a part-time program at the Technical Center will be provided with transportation to the Center but must provide their own transportation back to U-32.

Any student who anticipates attending a tech program must meet with a counselor to discuss an academic plan that will allow successful completion of U-32 graduation requirements. Admission is through submission of an application available in the Guidance Office. For more information see the course descriptions in this guide under "Barre Technical Center Programs."

Co-Curricular Credit-Bearing Activities

High School Drama
Fall Play, Spring Play, Stage 32, One Acts ,Stage 16 Mentors , Tech Crews
For information, contact Liz Snell, Performing Arts Director (229-0321, ext. 4017).

High School Athletic Teams G= Girls B= Boys
Alpine Skiing G/B, Fall Cheerleading G/B, Gymnastics G, Soccer G/B, Baseball B, Field Hockey G, Ice Hockey G/B, Softball G, Basketball G/B, Football G/B, Lacrosse G/B, Tennis G/B, Cross Country G/B, Golf G/B, Nordic Skiing G/B, Track G/B, Winter Cheerleading G/B

College Courses

Students may receive credit for courses taken at local accredited colleges.

Consult with a counselor to discuss options and obtain necessary forms.
A 3-credit course satisfies ½ credit.
Obtain approval from the Department Head that the course satisfies the necessary standards.
Obtain approval from the Principal if the course will fulfill a graduation requirement
A final course grade must be provided. The transcript will reflect college coursework and issue the grade awarded in the course.
Students are responsible for payment.

Only 1 credit each year for required graduation credit may be earned through work done outside of courses offered at U-32.