• South Burlington

• Union School District #46

• Westford w/Colchester

• Westford w/Essex

• Westford w/Milton

• Westford w/Mt. Mansfield

• Westford w/S. Burlington

• Williston

• Winooski

• Orchard School offers the Reading Recovery Program.

• Cross Country and Alpine Ski Clubs are available in the High School.

• South Burlington HS is accredited by the New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges.

• Peer tutoring services are available to High School students.

• Chamberlain Elementary School won a Blue Ribbon Award.

• All High School students participate in a Model United Nations Program.

• The High School has an active exchange program with students from France & Germany.

• Tuttle MS offers boys & girls basketball, track & soccer & girls softball.

• Kindergarten is offered as a full day program.

• The 2001 boys and girls tennis team won the Division 1 State Championship.

• A magnet program is available through CISCO Networking Academy.

District Personnel Directory

Title

Name

Phone

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Bruce Chattman

802-652-7250

Guidance Services

Mr. Peter Ross

802-652-7004

Special Education Services

Mr. Robert DiFerdinando

802-652-7390

Director of Fine Arts

Mr. Dana Carlson

802-652-7144

Athletic Director

Mr. Michael ODay

802-652-7005

General Information

Mrs. Sue Luck

02-652-7250

Computer Education Director

Mr. Steve Webster

802-652-7170

District Size

District

South Burlington

Lowest Grade Level

K

Highest Grade Level *

12

Student Population

2625

Teacher Population

179

Professional Staff **

197

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0:1

Median Years of Teaching Experience

18

# of Elementary Schools

3

Average Elementary School Population

352

# of Middle Schools / Junior High Schools

1

Average Middle School Population

658

Primary High School Population

910

Average Class Size ***

Grade 1

18

Grade 8

24

High School English

20

High School Math

22

High School Science

20

* Districts with only elementary schools include information on the high school most students attend.

** Includes guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, medical/dental staff, and teachers.

*** Does not include special classes or targeted small group classes.

Elementary and Middle School Programs

Academic Programs

Formal Study of a Foreign Language

K

Use of an Equipped Science Lab

7

Formal Computer Training

K

Use of an Equipped Computer Lab

6

In-classroom Computers

K

Technology / Industrial Arts

6

Home Economics

6

English as a Second Language

K

Fine Arts Programs

Band Instrument Lessons

4

Orchestra Instrument Lessons

4

Organized Band

5

Organized Orchestra

5

Organized Chorus

4

Drama Productions

6

Radio / TV Production

-

Gifted and Talented Pull-Out Programs

Fine Arts

-

Mathematics

-

Science

-

General

-

Magnet Programs

-

In-classroom Enrichment

K

Academic Interschool Competitions

Odyssey of the Mind

4

Reading Incentive

K

Science Fair

-

General Academic

5

Other Programs

Before School Day Care

Y

After School Day Care

Y

After School Busing

Y

Overnight Field Trips

Y

Senior Performance

High School Seniors

198

% of Seniors Receiving HS Diploma

99

Graduates' Future Plans (% Attending)

4-Year College/University

65%

2-Year / Junior College

3%

Business / Technical School

#32;

Armed Forces

2%

Work Force

30%

Awards

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

#32;

National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists

#32;

Letter of Commendation

3

Average SAT Scores

% of Seniors taking SATs

74%

Math

546

Verbal

540

Average ACT Scores

% of Seniors taking ACTs

#32;

English

0.0

Math

0.0

Science

0.0

Reading

0.0

Composite

0.0

• HS co-curricular activities also include a Climbing Club, a Video Club and a Jazz Band.

• Essex High School has both Nordic and Alpine ski teams.

• Essex High School offers accelerated programs in Math, Science and French.

• Essex High School offers a Jewelry-making course.

• Essex High School offers Junior ROTC to students as the Air Force service unit of the military.

• Essex High School is accredited by The New England Association of Colleges & Schools.

• The high school has a new 14,000 sq ft library, new classrooms, a new gym floor and new fire alarms.

• A new track and renovations to the ice rink are planned at the high school.

• · High School URL: www.ejhs.k12.vt.us

District Personnel Directory

Title

Name

Phone

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Michael DeWeese

802-879-5574

Guidance Services

Mr. Thomas Gibson

802-879-7121

Special Education Services

Ms. Joann Canning

802-879-5575

Director of Fine Arts

Mrs. Julian Bradshaw

802-879-5546

Athletic Director

Mr. Ed Hockenbury

802-879-5548

General Information

Dr. Michael DeWeese

802-879-5574

Computer Education Director

Mr. David Cozzens

802-879-5550

District Size

District

Union School District #46

Lowest Grade Level

9

Highest Grade Level *

12

Student Population

1538

Teacher Population

168

Professional Staff **

185

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.0:1

Median Years of Teaching Experience

15

# of Elementary Schools

#32;

Average Elementary School Population

#32;

# of Middle Schools / Junior High Schools

#32;

Average Middle School Population

#32;

Primary High School Population

1538

Average Class Size ***

Grade 1

#32;

Grade 8

#32;

High School English

20

High School Math

20

High School Science

20

* Districts with only elementary schools include information on the high school most students attend.

** Includes guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, medical/dental staff, and teachers.

*** Does not include special classes or targeted small group classes.

Elementary and Middle School Programs

Academic Programs

Formal Study of a Foreign Language

-

Use of an Equipped Science Lab

-

Formal Computer Training

-

Use of an Equipped Computer Lab

-

In-classroom Computers

-

Technology / Industrial Arts

-

Home Economics

-

English as a Second Language

-

Fine Arts Programs

Band Instrument Lessons

-

Orchestra Instrument Lessons

-

Organized Band

-

Organized Orchestra

-

Organized Chorus

-

Drama Productions

-

Radio / TV Production

-

Gifted and Talented Pull-Out Programs

Fine Arts

-

Mathematics

-

Science

-

General

-

Magnet Programs

-

In-classroom Enrichment

-

Academic Interschool Competitions

Odyssey of the Mind

-

Reading Incentive

-

Science Fair

-

General Academic

-

Other Programs

Before School Day Care

-

After School Day Care

-

After School Busing

-

Overnight Field Trips

-

Senior Performance

High School Seniors

358

% of Seniors Receiving HS Diploma

94

Graduates' Future Plans (% Attending)

4-Year College/University

76%

2-Year / Junior College

7%

Business / Technical School

2%

Armed Forces

1%

Work Force

14%

Awards

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

2

National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists

2

Letter of Commendation

14

Average SAT Scores

% of Seniors taking SATs

80%

Math

547

Verbal

540

Average ACT Scores

% of Seniors taking ACTs

#32;

English

0.0

Math

0.0

Science

0.0

Reading

0.0

Composite

0.0

• Students earn Pizza Hut coupons through a reading program called Book It.

• 7th & 8th graders go to an Environmental Camp every other year.

• 5th graders at Westford went on a camping field trip.

• English as a Second Language is offered on an as needed basis.

• Kindergarten is offered as a half day program.

District Personnel Directory

Title

Name

Phone

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Guidance Services

Mr. Thomas Gibson

802-879-7121

Special Education Services

Ms. Joann Canning

802-879-5575

Director of Fine Arts

Mr. Ernest Cabrera

802-879-7121

Athletic Director

Mr. Ed Hockenbury

802-879-5548

General Information

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Gifted and Talented Director

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Computer Education Director

Mr. Randall Short

802-879-5550

District Size

District

Westford w/Colchester

Lowest Grade Level

K

Highest Grade Level *

8

Student Population

284

Teacher Population

93

Professional Staff **

99

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.0:1

Median Years of Teaching Experience

15

# of Elementary Schools

1

Average Elementary School Population

284

# of Middle Schools / Junior High Schools

1

Average Middle School Population

586

Primary High School Population

726

Average Class Size ***

Grade 1

22

Grade 8

19

High School English

22

High School Math

22

High School Science

20

* Districts with only elementary schools include information on the high school most students attend.

** Includes guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, medical/dental staff, and teachers.

*** Does not include special classes or targeted small group classes.

Elementary and Middle School Programs

Academic Programs

Formal Study of a Foreign Language

6

Use of an Equipped Science Lab

6

Formal Computer Training

K

Use of an Equipped Computer Lab

K

In-classroom Computers

K

Technology / Industrial Arts

6

Home Economics

6

English as a Second Language

K

Fine Arts Programs

Band Instrument Lessons

4

Orchestra Instrument Lessons

4

Organized Band

4

Organized Orchestra

4

Organized Chorus

3

Drama Productions

6

Radio / TV Production

-

Gifted and Talented Pull-Out Programs

Fine Arts

-

Mathematics

-

Science

-

General

-

Magnet Programs

-

In-classroom Enrichment

K

Academic Interschool Competitions

Odyssey of the Mind

-

Reading Incentive

-

Science Fair

-

General Academic

5

Other Programs

Before School Day Care

-

After School Day Care

Y

After School Busing

-

Overnight Field Trips

Y

Senior Performance

High School Seniors

157

% of Seniors Receiving HS Diploma

93

Graduates' Future Plans (% Attending)

4-Year College/University

63%

2-Year / Junior College

14%

Business / Technical School

#32;

Armed Forces

2%

Work Force

21%

Awards

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

#32;

National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists

#32;

Letter of Commendation

4

Average SAT Scores

% of Seniors taking SATs

66%

Math

492

Verbal

466

Average ACT Scores

% of Seniors taking ACTs

12%

English

0.0

Math

21.3

Science

21.6

Reading

22.9

Composite

21.7

• Children earn Pizza Hut coupons through a reading program called Book It.

• 7th and 8th graders go to an environmental camp every other year.

• English as a Second Language is offered on an as needed basis.

• Kindergarten is offered as a half day program.

District Personnel Directory

Title

Name

Phone

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Guidance Services

Mr. Thomas Gibson

802-879-7121

Special Education Services

Ms. Joann Canning

802-879-5575

Athletic Director

Mr. Ed Hockenbury

802-879-5548

General Information

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Gifted and Talented Director

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Computer Education Director

Mr. Randall Short

802-879-5550

District Size

District

Westford w/Essex

Lowest Grade Level

K

Highest Grade Level *

8

Student Population

284

Teacher Population

25

Professional Staff **

28

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0:1

Median Years of Teaching Experience

15

# of Elementary Schools

1

Average Elementary School Population

284

# of Middle Schools / Junior High Schools

#32;

Average Middle School Population

#32;

Primary High School Population

1538

Average Class Size ***

Grade 1

22

Grade 8

19

High School English

20

High School Math

20

High School Science

20

* Districts with only elementary schools include information on the high school most students attend.

** Includes guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, medical/dental staff, and teachers.

*** Does not include special classes or targeted small group classes.

Elementary and Middle School Programs

Academic Programs

Formal Study of a Foreign Language

6

Use of an Equipped Science Lab

6

Formal Computer Training

K

Use of an Equipped Computer Lab

K

In-classroom Computers

K

Technology / Industrial Arts

6

Home Economics

6

English as a Second Language

K

Fine Arts Programs

Band Instrument Lessons

4

Orchestra Instrument Lessons

4

Organized Band

4

Organized Orchestra

4

Organized Chorus

3

Drama Productions

6

Radio / TV Production

-

Gifted and Talented Pull-Out Programs

Fine Arts

-

Mathematics

-

Science

-

General

-

Magnet Programs

-

In-classroom Enrichment

K

Academic Interschool Competitions

Odyssey of the Mind

-

Reading Incentive

-

Science Fair

-

General Academic

5

Other Programs

Before School Day Care

-

After School Day Care

Y

After School Busing

-

Overnight Field Trips

Y

Senior Performance

High School Seniors

358

% of Seniors Receiving HS Diploma

94

Graduates' Future Plans (% Attending)

4-Year College/University

76%

2-Year / Junior College

7%

Business / Technical School

2%

Armed Forces

1%

Work Force

14%

Awards

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

2

National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists

2

Letter of Commendation

14

Average SAT Scores

% of Seniors taking SATs

80%

Math

547

Verbal

540

Average ACT Scores

% of Seniors taking ACTs

#32;

English

0.0

Math

0.0

Science

0.0

Reading

0.0

Composite

0.0

• 5th graders at Westford went on a camping field trip.

• English as a Second Language is offered on an as needed basis.

• 7th & 8th graders go to an Environmental Camp every other year.

• Students earn Pizza Hut coupons through a reading program called Book It.

• Kindergarten is offered as a half day program.

District Personnel Directory

Title

Name

Phone

Superintendent of Schools

802-878-1373

Guidance Services

Mr. Thomas Gibson

802-879-7121

Special Education Services

Ms. Joann Canning

802-879-5575

Director of Fine Arts

Mr. Ernest Cabrera

802-879-7121

Athletic Director

Mr. Ed Hockenbury

802-879-5548

General Information

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Gifted and Talented Director

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Computer Education Director

Mr. Randall Short

802-879-5550

District Size

District

Westford w/Milton

Lowest Grade Level

K

Highest Grade Level *

8

Student Population

284

Teacher Population

23

Professional Staff **

25

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0:1

Median Years of Teaching Experience

15

# of Elementary Schools

1

Average Elementary School Population

284

# of Middle Schools / Junior High Schools

1

Average Middle School Population

284

Primary High School Population

511

Average Class Size ***

Grade 1

22

Grade 8

19

High School English

22

High School Math

22

High School Science

22

* Districts with only elementary schools include information on the high school most students attend.

** Includes guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, medical/dental staff, and teachers.

*** Does not include special classes or targeted small group classes.

Elementary and Middle School Programs

Academic Programs

Formal Study of a Foreign Language

6

Use of an Equipped Science Lab

6

Formal Computer Training

K

Use of an Equipped Computer Lab

K

In-classroom Computers

K

Technology / Industrial Arts

6

Home Economics

6

English as a Second Language

K

Fine Arts Programs

Band Instrument Lessons

4

Orchestra Instrument Lessons

4

Organized Band

4

Organized Orchestra

4

Organized Chorus

3

Drama Productions

6

Radio / TV Production

-

Gifted and Talented Pull-Out Programs

Fine Arts

-

Mathematics

-

Science

-

General

-

Magnet Programs

-

In-classroom Enrichment

K

Academic Interschool Competitions

Odyssey of the Mind

-

Reading Incentive

-

Science Fair

-

General Academic

5

Other Programs

Before School Day Care

-

After School Day Care

Y

After School Busing

-

Overnight Field Trips

Y

Senior Performance

High School Seniors

112

% of Seniors Receiving HS Diploma

89

Graduates' Future Plans (% Attending)

4-Year College/University

40%

2-Year / Junior College

20%

Business / Technical School

#32;

Armed Forces

3%

Work Force

#32;

Awards

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

#32;

National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists

#32;

Letter of Commendation

#32;

Average SAT Scores

% of Seniors taking SATs

65%

Math

482

Verbal

478

Average ACT Scores

% of Seniors taking ACTs

#32;

English

0.0

Math

0.0

Science

0.0

Reading

0.0

Composite

0.0

• English as a Second Language is offered on an as needed basis.

• Students earn Pizza Hut coupons through a reading program called Book It.

• 7th & 8th graders go to an Environmental Camp every other year.

• 5th graders at Westford went on a camping field trip.

• Kindergarten is offered as a half day program.

District Personnel Directory

Title

Name

Phone

Superintendent of Schools

802-878-1373

Guidance Services

Mr. Thomas Gibson

802-879-7121

Special Education Services

Ms. Joann Canning

802-879-5575

Director of Fine Arts

Mr. Ernest Cabrera

802-879-7121

Athletic Director

Mr. Ed Hockenbury

802-879-5548

General Information

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Gifted and Talented Director

Dr. Stephen Sanborn

802-878-1373

Computer Education Director

Mr. Randall Short

802-879-5550

District Size

District

Westford w/Mt. Mansfield

Lowest Grade Level

K

Highest Grade Level *

8

Student Population

284

Teacher Population

23

Professional Staff **

25

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0:1

Median Years of Teaching Experience

15

# of Elementary Schools

1

Average Elementary School Population

284

# of Middle Schools / Junior High Schools

2

Average Middle School Population

502

Primary High School Population

1044

Average Class Size ***

Grade 1

22

Grade 8

19

High School English

25