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Students & Staff of the MontH
Students & Staff of the MontH
January Students and Staff of the Month!
Congratulations on your recognitions!
Choices Matter
The student body welcomed Guest Speaker Fletcher Cleaves to BFA. Mr. Cleaves spoke about the impact of distracted driving and living a positive life. Additionally, students participated in driving simulation activities.
Portrait of a Graduate
BFA's Students in Action...
Course-work sections are organized by the five Transferable Skills students work on in their classes. These skills are highlighted in our Portrait of a Graduate and build students' capacity for career and college readiness.
Course-work sections are organized by the five Transferable Skills students work on in their classes. These skills are highlighted in our Portrait of a Graduate and build students' capacity for career and college readiness.
Clear and Effective Communication
Students can demonstrate organized and purposeful communication.
Students can gather information from actively speaking, listening, and participating in class.
Students in the Public Speaking class gave demonstrations speeches. Here Tatum is teaching us how to arrange a flower bouquet.
Students in the Ancient Empires class debate which ancient civilization had the most lasting impact.
Students prepare to host the University of South Carolina Anne Frank exhibit.
In Creative Writing, students designed posters to publish their poems about VT to the school community.
Self Direction
Students have self-awareness, initiative, flexibility, and resilience in their learning.
Students have individual responsibility for their learning.
Students use technology to support and enhance their learning.
The Hexagonal Thinking activity allows students in the Graphic Novel class find connections between themes, characters, settings, and key words from their text.
Math 3 students practice predicting the end behavior of polynomials with an online math game.
Precalculus students hard at work using Trigonometric Identities to rewrite expressions.
Students in Forensic Science class analyze their finger prints for identifying marks. They used balloons to expand their prints to better view distinguishing marks and whorls.
Creative and Practical Problem Solving
Students observe and evaluate situations in order to solve problems.
Students persist in solving challenging problems and learn from failure.
The Forces and Motion class demonstrates Newton's 3rd Law, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Math students using trigonometry to find the missing sides of right triangles.
An "ah ha!" moment in a Foundations of Science lab as students see the energy produced by wind.
Students analyze historical events to prepare for a Socratic Seminar.
Informed and Integrative Thinking
Students apply knowledge from multiple sources to make sense of their learning.
Students apply prior knowledge to the current task.
Students in Foundations of Global Citizenship play "Lawcraft" and try to get their bill passed by Congress.
Students in the Holocaust Studies class share presentations on how people kept their humanity in the Lodz Ghetto.
Astronomy students used a lens to look at elements in a spectroscope.
Studio Arts students work on print making utilizing a variety of materials.
Responsible and Involved Citizenship
Students take responsibility for their actions and understand their impact on the community.
Students collaborate effectively and respectfully.
Students paint a new sign welcoming the community to the school farm.
Just once a month the entire chorus gets to rehearse together. Here they practice "I can't help falling in love with you".
Ramen soup the World Wise and Life Ready class made. It was sooo good!
Students in Sports Literature interviewed the author of the book they just finished, The Away Game. Mr. Abbot described his experiences researching and writing the nonfiction book about an international soccer scouting operation.
Counseling Department
We are well underway with planning for next school year. Course requests are due Feb 18th. Join us for the Course Fair on Feb 11th and reach out with any questions.
Tech Center Resources
Technical Center Important Dates & Visit Information
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Course Fair 26-27.pdfFuture Planning
Grade 11 Future Planning Events
Check out for information on Dual Enrollment, Early College, SAT Sign Ups, VSAC College & Career Pathways, Apprenticeship Fair and More!
Grade 12 Financial Aid
It's time to be thinking about the VSAC Scholarship Booklet! Due Feb 11th
This checklist will take you through all the steps.
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General Resources
Freedom & Unity: Tuition-Free Degrees at Vermont State University
If a student's family income is $65,000 or less, they could be eligible to attend VTSU, full- or part-time, tuition-free. This program is open to Vermont residents of any age who do not have a bachelor’s degree.Learn more.
802 Opportunity
Free Tuition at CCV for students with a family income of $100,000 or less.Learn more.
Funding Available for Summer Camps, Year-Round Enrichment Activities, and Scholarships for Franklin County Youth!
More information and current applications for all three programs are available online at www.warnerhomeforlittlewanderers.org.
Food Assistance
If your family is in need of food assistance, please let your school counselor know.
Food and utility assistance any time of year:
Linnea Jahn is on maternity leave, all students & families should contact Katherine McElroy (kmcelroy@fwsu.org)
Katherine McElroy Welch: https://calendly.com/kmcelroy-3
Portrait of a Graduate
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