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A look at student life at Burr and Burton
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An Independent
High School
With a Public Mission
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Burr and Burton Academy’s mission is to educate its students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity, and service.
English, M
athematics, S
cience, Social Studies, Foreign Languages and Travel Opportunities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, Mountain Cam
pus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
1829 Burr Seminary is incorporated by an act of the
Vermont State Legislature.
1849 Women admitted to classes for the first time.
1860 The Trustees change the name to Burr and Burton
Seminary in honor of benefactor Josiah Burton.
1913 The gymnasium is built with the support of
the alumni.
1965 The new classroom wing is added to Seminary
Building, a gift from Sarah Given Larson.
1977 new gymnasium dedicated as the e.H. Henry
Physical education Center.
1992 The original gymnasium is converted into the
Riley Center for the Arts.
1998 The Smith Center for Science and Communications
opens with state-of-the-art information technology
and science laboratories.
2005 Rowland Center opens with art studios, cafeteria
and classrooms. new entrance to the e.H. Henry
Physical education Center added.
2009 Sports teams win a record ten state championships;
90 percent of graduates go on to college.
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English, M
athematics, S
cience, Social Studies, Foreign Languages and Travel Opportunities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, Mountain Cam
pus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
While walking down the
Senior Steps, I am tracing the paths of the
many students that have come before me.
Underneath the Seminary door leading
to these steps, a deep impression from all
the footsteps has evolved; I love this. As
a student, throughout each day, I traverse
the various buildings on campus, but then
I am also traversing each of my interests.
I love that each day, I may wake up, take
woodworking, and then head to the upper
part of campus to take modern physics and
mathematics. Here, many of the opportuni-
ties open to students seem boundless, and
many are. At Burr and Burton, everyone
is working for and with you, but you are
also pushed to form your own conclusions,
to truly think for yourself. Everyone has the
opportunity to make the best of a Burr and
Burton education.
Leah ’10
Sunderland
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Dear Families,
If you are reading this letter, you are taking a look at the future. As you will see in the pages of this book, Burr and Burton Academy is a school where students can explore a World of Opportunities. We take seriously our mission to educate students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity and service, and, through our vast array of offerings, we ensure that each student can find a place to shine in this community.
Our philosophy is simple: hire the best teachers, provide superb facilities, nurture a culture that values achievement in all its forms, celebrate the many accomplishments of our students, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We take a broad view of education and recognize the vital role that academics, athletics and the arts each play in preparing students for the 21st century.
Is it possible that a school of this caliber, with this range of opportunities, serves as the “public” school for our sending towns? The answer is, Yes: if you live in a sending town, your town pays the tuition. If you do not live in a sending town, we offer financial aid so we can help you bridge the gap between the cost of our tuition and what you can afford.
So, please enjoy this book. Take a look at our website (www.burrburton.org). Check out our course offerings. Imagine yourself as part of this community. And then come for a visit, because seeing is believing. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Burr and Burton Academy.
Sincerely,
Mark H. Tashjian Headmaster
Sending Towns 2010–2011 (Towns pay tuition)
Manchester • danby • dorset • Londonderry • Landgrove • Mt. Tabor • Peru • Stratton • Sunderland • Weston • Winhall
Students also attend from: Bennington • north Bennington • Shaftsbury • Rupert • north Rupert • Pawlet • Arlington
Sandgate • Rutland • Wardsboro and several other towns.
�Burr�and�Burton�Academy�results�speak�for�themselves:
•��virtually�100 percent graduation rate
•��college�matriculation�rate�that�hovers��between�80 and 90 percent
•��SAT�scores�122 points higher�than�the�national�average
•��Vermont�state�assessment�test�scores��in�the�top 4 percent of all high schools
•��extracurricular�participation�rate��of�85 percent
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The�average�class�size�for�our�core�subjects�is 16 students.
A Burr and Burton Academy education addresses intellectual,
physical, artistic and moral development.
In academics we begin with competence in the core subjects:
English, mathematics, social studies, and science.
In the mathematics classes, the TI-83/84 family of
graphing calculators, Geometer’s Sketchpad, and
other tools provide visual images of ideas, facilitate organizing and analyzing
data, and help students quickly and accurately perform calculations.
C O R E C u R R i C u l u m
Of�the�27�students�who�participated�in��the�UVM�Math�Prize�Exam�in�2009,�18 scored in the top 10 percent of the state, winning�the�top�3�places�for�our�region.
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English, M
athematic
s, Science, S
ocial Studies, F
oreign Languages and Travel Opportunities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
During their four years
of English, students
are introduced to classic
and contemporary
literature and poetry.
Their teachers guide
them in their discovery
of the power of voice
in speech and writing
as they develop
control over style and
content. The English
Department teachers are
dedicated to helping all
students to find personal
meaning and enjoyment
through reading across
a variety of genres, time
periods, and cultures and
to become discerning
and independent
thinkers.
17 courses including
Advanced Placement english
Search for identity
Man and nature in America
Creative Writing
The goal of the
Mathematics
Department is to
provide all students with
a broad mathematical
understanding and
appreciation of problem
solving. This goal is
achieved as students
engage in a progressively
more demanding
series of courses that
offer appropriate rigor
and opportunities
for mastery. Students
are encouraged to
be confident and
competent in their
skills and able to use
mathematical tools in
their lives.
18 courses including
Honors Algebra
Advanced Placement Calculus
Accounting
Statistics
Through their study of
Social Studies,
students are taught
to understand and
participate in the
democratic process
as well as to have
an awareness and
understanding of the
interdependence of
the global community.
They are also taught
to understand and
appreciate their own
history and heritage, and
to accept diverse people,
ideas, and cultures in
their local community
and the greater society.
18 courses including
Advanced Placement united States History
Advanced Placement Psychology
Politics of the environment
Government and Law
Faculty members
in the Science
Department are
dedicated to promoting
a sense of wonder
about the natural world
and of stewardship
and understanding
toward the self and
the environment.
Through consistent
use of the scientific
method of investigation
and analysis, students
are trained to make
responsible decisions
based on information.
16 courses including
Advanced Placement Biology
electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
environmental Studies
explorations in engineering
At Burr and Burton
each class is small, which
gives us more one-on-one
time with teachers who are
passionate about what they
do. The smaller classes create
more of a community feeling
in the whole school, where
everyone knows one another.
I play three sports, and the
bonds I’ve formed with all
of my teammates is another
reason why I love going to
Burr and Burton.
Brendan ’12
Shaftsbury
Burr�and�Burton�students�averaged�122 points higher�than�the�national�average�on�the�SATs.�
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12�Advanced�Placement�courses,�250+�AP�tests�taken�annually,��with�test�results in the top 4 percent nationally
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athematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Languages and Travel Opportunities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, M
ountain Campus, C
ollege Planning, Target Program and Special Services
The Arts are an integral part of every student's education at Burr and Burton. In their arts
courses, students learn to be skilled art makers as well as knowledgeable appreciators of art.
Burr and Burton is fortunate to have first-class facilities including a large and bright painting
studio, digital photography lab, ceramics studio with kiln, and a fully equipped wood shop.
Students choose from a variety of media and techniques, from prints to digital photography,
from oil paintings to cabinetry. Several courses
have advanced levels, where students can work on
individual projects to build portfolios.
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athematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Languages and Travel Opportunities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, M
ountain Campus, C
ollege Planning, Target Program and Special Services
Students�won�first�place�awards�in:�
•��Vermont�Young�Patriots�Art�competition�
•��Vermont�Forestry�Poster�competition
•��Vermont�State�Duck�Stamp�competition
•��National�Kick-AIDS�poster/t-shirt�competition
Burr�and�Burton�was�the�only�school�to�receive�two�awards�at�the�2009�Congressional�Art�competition.
I love the atmosphere of Burr and Burton.
We are lucky to have such a beautiful campus,
and all the opportunities we do, but what
makes Burr and Burton feel so special to me
is the sense of respect. The teachers respect the
students, and that respect is returned.
Mariette ’12
Manchester Center
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ield Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special ServicesThe Performing Arts Department provides a range of opportunities
for students to explore their performance and expressive potential. Students
develop skills in various disciplines — dance, drama, musical theater, band,
orchestra, jazz ensemble, electronic music, among others — while working
together toward showcase performances. Whether they are in the music labs,
rehearsal rooms, dance studio or on stage, students develop confidence and
collaborative skills that will enhance their lives now and into the future.
15 courses including
instrumental Music ensemble
electronic Music Workshop
Contemporary Vocal ensemble
Advanced drama
Over 30 students participate annually�in�the�Green�Mountain��Choral�Festival�and��the�All-State��Music�Festival.
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AnnuAl PerfOrMAnce OPPOrTunITIeS
Fall Dramatic Production
Spring Musical
Green Mountain Music Festival
Calliope Café Performances
Theater Arts Symposium
Madrigal Singers and Renaissance Recorder Club
Winter Wassail and Dessert Banquet
Winter Concert
Winter Showcase for Drama, Dance
and Small Ensembles
Green Mountain Instrumental Festival
Green Mountain Vocal Festival
Prism Multimedia Concerts
All-State Music Festival
Spring Showcase at the Southern Vermont Arts Center
recenT PrOducTIOnS
Godspell, Play On, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, A Chorus Line,
Anything Goes, The Diviners, Laramie Project
With varied personalities and
nationalities come different
interests. Here you can
be an athlete, an actor, an
instrumentalist, a member
of the student council, and
the options do not even end
there. If you can’t find a
class or club that satisfies
your passion, then you can
start your own.
Mitch ’12
Manchester Village
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Students from the Wirtemberg-Gymnasium in Stuttgart, Germany, have been coming to Burr and Burton for a two-week visit in
October every year since 1981. Burr and Burton students visit Stuttgart in the spring.
The primary goal of the Foreign Languages program is to achieve oral and written proficiency
in real-life situations. During their course of study, students will acquire a substantial vocabulary, a
solid foundation in grammar, and a broadened cultural awareness, all while enjoying the learning
experience. Due to the advantages of block scheduling, students can study multiple languages and
reach exceptionally high levels during their four years at Burr and Burton.
f O R E i g n l A n g u A g E s : f R E n C h , g E R m A n , A n d s pA n i s h
excHAnge OPPOrTunITIeS
Spanish exchangeGerman exchangeFrench exchange
CanadaecuadoregyptFranceGermany
HaitiGuadeloupeJamaica Panama
cOunTrIeS VISITed
Through�the�Rowland�Endowment�$50,000�in�financial�aid�is�available�for�school�trips�abroad.
36�percent�of�graduates�in�the�last�three�years�took�four�or�more�years�of�at�least�one�foreign�language.
73�percent�of�the�students�who�took�the�Spanish,�German�and�French�AP�tests�in�the�last�three�years�scored�a�3�or�higher.
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erforming Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
The faculty members in the Media Arts and Sciences Department teach students how to construct, use, and interpret
messages across multiple media types in order to inform, manage, relate to
and influence each other within and across social contexts and cultures.
Through practical experience in three core areas — research, exploration
and production — students learn lifelong interpersonal, media, and
communication skills.
• Students explore technology with software applications such as Lego
Mindstorms, Robolab, Toon Boom, and 2D Animation Studio.
• Digital television cameras and Avid editing stations allow students to
create original films from conception to final cut.
8 courses including
Advanced digital Filmmaking
e-design: digital Suites and Web Publishing
Tech Research Lab
information Technology internship
t E C h n O l O g y
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Over�6o�percent�of�
students�participate�in�athletics,�with�two�JV�teams�for�virtually�every�varsity�team.�
In keeping with Burr and Burton’s dedication to a well-rounded education,
athletics and physical fitness
are an important component of every
student’s school
experience. In addition
to physical education
classes, students have
the opportunity to
participate in sixteen
interscholastic
sports programs.
In their first season in Division I, the girls soccer team coach Dan DeForest was named Coach of the Year.
At h l E t i C s
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Eng
lish
, M
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emat
ics,
Sci
ence
, So
cial
Stu
die
s, F
ore
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Lan
gu
ages
and
Tra
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tuni
ties,
Per
form
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Arts,
Visu
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edia Arts
, Athletics, F
ield Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
Burr and Burton is a member
of the Marble Valley League
and competes statewide in
Division I and II. Playing on a
team develops communication
and decision-making skills as
well as discipline, all of which
carry over to the classroom.
The entire faculty is supportive
of the school’s athletic teams,
and many of the coaches are
also classroom teachers. The
coaching staff is as committed
to the principle of good
sportsmanship as they are
to coaching their athletes
to reach their potential as competitors.
16 VArSITy SPOrTS
BaseballBasketballCross CountrydanceField HockeyFootballGolfice HockeyLacrosseSkiing (Alpine & nordic)SoccerSoftballSnowboardingTennisTrack
What I love most about Burr
and Burton are the vast
opportunities to try
something new and get
involved. I transferred in
as a sophomore and before
I knew it, my afternoons
were filled with sports
practices and meetings
for new committees I had
joined. I went out for the
track team and the alpine
ski racing team — two
things I had never done
before — and ended up
finding two new sports
I loved and meeting
new friends.
Sydney ’11
Peru
State championships since 2004�in�boys�alpine�skiing,�baseball,�girls�basketball,�girls�cross�country,�dance,��field�hockey,�boys�golf,�boys�ice��hockey,�girls�ice�hockey,�boys�lacrosse,�girls�lacrosse,�boys�soccer,�girls�soccer,�girls�tennis,�and�snowboarding.
Burr�and�Burton�received�Vermont’s�Mona�Garone�Outstanding�Sportsmanship�Award�in�1999�and�2004.
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isual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
Field Study is a course that offers guided off-campus job experiences with area businesses. The
Field Study coordinator works with students to place them in a local business, agency, or professional
office that is related to their area of interest. Field Study is designed to give students an opportunity
to receive part of their education within the larger community. It is not a job, but an educational
program in a different location, through a different process, and with teachers who are not in the
school classroom but the “classroom of life.”
Over 100 businesses in Manchester and the surrounding communities have taken part in this
program including:
i n t h E C O m m u n i t y
Service is an integral part
of the school’s mission, and
the Service Learning Program gives students the
opportunity to work with a
multitude of nonprofit organizations in the greater Manchester
community as well as for global needs. Students work locally for
organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Food Cupboard,
and Albany and Rutland missions. Some recent global projects
have included a Walk for Water to benefit well drilling in Africa,
KickAIDS to educate youth in Africa about AIDS through soccer,
and special events to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti and
Chile. Every student who attends Burr and Burton experiences first-
hand how working together can build a brighter future.
Battenkill Aquatics
Equinox Hotel
Green Mountain Veterinary Clinic
Hand Motors
Home Away From Home Daycare
Main Street Realty
Manchester Elementary-Middle School
Manchester Town Clerk
Maple Street School
Northshire Day School
Pad Print Machinery
r.k. Miles
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tudi
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angu
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Perform
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isual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
For over twenty years, Burr and Burton Academy has welcomed students
from countries around the world through its International Student Program. In recent years, students have come from Switzerland,
Germany, Sweden, Austria, Spain, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Taiwan,
South Korea, Thailand, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia.
On average, there are fifty-two international students studying at Burr and
Burton every year. International students bring a global perspective to the
community, thereby enhancing the educational experiences for all.
Throughout the year, international students participate in a variety of school
events that help them become part of the school community. They travel to
Washington D.C., New York City, and other historical and cultural centers to
acquire a broader understanding of American culture.
i n t E R n At i O n A l p R O g R A m
Students stay with host families or in
Burr and Burton houses close to campus.
Performing arts
Chorus
Band
Athletics
Assemblies
Special events
Celebrations and all aspects
of life at Burr and Burton
Internationals students participate in:
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ield Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
Each semester, fifty students will relocate to the Mountain Campus to experience education in a vastly different setting:
a classroom of 100 acres of wilderness surrounded by the
Green Mountain National Forest. Students will study
environmental science, humanities and the arts while under-
going rigorous leadership challenges as part of this experiential
education program.
At the end of the semester, students will have developed an in-depth understanding of the human
relationship with the environment, a deep appreciation for the meaning and power of “community,”
and a clear vision of their own potential to effect positive change
in this world, all while exploring the extraordinary beauty and
complexity of the natural world. Students will bring this broader
vision and passion back to the main campus once they return
from their time on the mountain.
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s, F
ore
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Lan
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and
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ties,
Per
form
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Arts,
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rts, M
edia Arts
, Athletics, F
ield Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
The School and College Counseling Office assists students and parents in
charting a path through Burr and Burton and beyond. College and career planning begins
when a student enters Burr and Burton and continues throughout the four years of high
school. Workshops and parent forums are offered every year to help families navigate the
college-application process.
With a broad understanding of the college and career landscape, our counselors seek to find
the right “fit” for each student based on interests, achievements, and aspirations.
Burr And BurTOn grAduATeS enroll in over 80 different colleges each year. In the last 5 years, graduates have been accepted at over 500 colleges and universities including:
Castleton State university
Colorado State university
Cornell university
dartmouth College
duke university
Harvard university
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
The atmosphere at Burr and Burton is
second to none. The supportive, bright and goal-
oriented students, aided by an encouraging group
of faculty members, help make the school
a fun and unique place to be. I wouldn’t want
to be anywhere else.
Luke ’11
Grafton
C O l l E g E C O u n s E l i n g
Johns Hopkins university
Middlebury College
Montana State university
new York university
Rennselaer Polytechnic institute
Savannah College of Art and design
Siena College
university of Chicago
university of Pennsylvania
university of Vermont
Vermont Technical College
Williams College
Yale university
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ocial Studies, F
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The Target program is an alternative
education program that addresses the unique
needs of students whose education benefits
from individual attention. Target’s flexible
instructional program and small class sizes
(2-4 students) are designed to ensure the
success of each student. The objective of
Target is to have every student graduate from high school well prepared to enter the work
force or go on to higher education with self-esteem, knowledge, and practical skills.
Since 2001, the program has been at Campbell House, a renovated barn
on Richville Road in Manchester, just two miles from the main campus.
Target teachers engage the students in classroom instruction for half the
day. Students also have internships at local businesses where they have the
opportunity to learn real-life skills.
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ocial Studies, F
oreign Languages and Travel Opportunities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Athletics, Field Study, International Program, Mountain Campus, College Planning, Target Program and Special Services
The Special Services Department educates students who are eligible for special
education (specialized instruction) and who
have Individualized Education Plans. An
Evaluation and Planning Team determines a
student’s eligibility for an IEP according to
Vermont State Department of Education
Special Education rules. Burr and Burton
Academy is approved by the State of Vermont
in all areas of special education.
The Study Skills program, which is held in the Learning Center, is offered for students
who need additional academic support to function successfully in regular education classes.
In the Life Skills program, students learn valuable personal and professional skills that
prepare them for successful life after high school.
s p E C i A l s E R v i C E s
The ACCESS Program is a life-skills, functional
academic, community-based, job-training course of
study for students who need a highly specialized and
individualized high-school program.
Burr and Burton Academy
57 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254 uSA
802-362-1775
fax: 802-362-0574
www.burrburton.org
Photos by Gary Baker ‘72, page 8 by Lee Krohn.