RE: Notes of Graduation Committee Meeting: 10/25/05

Driver Ed Credit: The committee approved the proposal togrant one-half credit for successful completion of any State ofVermont-approved private Driver Education program. As is stated in theProgram of Studies, students should inform the guidance office oftheir intention to take D.E. outside of school before the course begins. Acertificate or other evidence of completion must be presented at theconclusion of the course. Successful student drivers will receive a“Pass” rather than a letter grade.

Health /JROTC Credit: The topic of the adequacy of embedded health elements inthe JROTC program - especially considering the fact that one-half credit inhealth education is a state requirement for graduation - was debated.Wellness instructor Nancy Lynn provided the committee with anoutline of her department’s health curriculum, a copy of the relevantVermont Standards, and a listing of the course work required forcertification as a health teacher. Cindy and Jeff explained that themotivation behind their decision to grant health credit for JROTCwas to boost JROTC participation and provide students with more options.While many members of the committee agreed with this goal, the concern wasthat the current objectives of the JROTC program do not addressthose of the Wellness curriculum in sufficient depth.

Cindy suggested thatfreshmen currently enrolled in JROTC take the health quarter-course offeredin the sophomore year. Meanwhile, JROTC instructors and members of theFamily and Consumer Sciences department will meet to compare notes. It ishoped that the future Freshman Academy and revised class schedulewill provide a solution to the available time/student interestproblem.

Capstone Pilot: Bev Scofieldpresented the letters of intent prepared by the two students piloting theCapstone process. The committee reviewed the letters and made suggestionsas to how several points might be clarified. The students will meet withtheir Community Consultants before our next session.

Alternative Credit Process: A draft of the proposed AcademicIndependent Study application form was distributed. This will be discussedat the next meeting.

Next meeting: Tuesday, Nov.29

Agenda Items:

Edit / revise GenericIndependent Study Form

Capstone Projects: Review revised letters of intent

Step 2:Community Consultant

Plan Step 3: Paper