Flexible Pathways

Per Act 77 of 2013, high schools across Vermont have been expanding the availability of “flexible pathways” for students. At SHS, part of our student support team includes a Multiple Pathways Coordinator whose role includes, but is not limited to: 1) helping students to enroll in the local “high school completion program,” 2) helping students to access dual enrollment courses (allowing students to earn both high school and college credit), 3) developing personalized learning plans (PLPs) for SHS students, 4) raising awareness of and helping students to access “early college” programs in Vermont state colleges. Recently, our Multiple Pathways Coordinator also began helping students to develop work-based learning programs, where they are able to engage in supervised employment experiences that allow them to earn credit towards graduation. In addition to opportunities available through the Multiple Pathways Coordinator, SHS is committed to providing a secondary experience that gives all students access to individualized pathways that provide choice in course offerings, learning formats, and enrichment opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about flexible pathways opportunities at SHS, please connect with your school counselor.