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ADMISSION PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS

Your decision to enroll in a technical program is an important one, and it deserves a great deal of thought and investigation on your part.  To help you make the decision, we think you should carefully consider your plans for the future to see if a technical program can help you achieve your goals.

PER STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: VERMONT STATUTE 2371- ENTITLEMENT TO TECHNICAL EDUCATION:

A student’s regular high school schedule or program shall be adjusted as necessary to ensure that there are not barriers to enrolling in a technical education program. Graduation requirements in excess of state minimum requirements shall be adjusted when, through no fault of the student, they present a barrier to enrollment in the technical education program.

To be considered for placement, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • All students attending a high school served by River Bend Career & Technical Center (RBCTC) (Blue Mountain, Oxbow, Rivendell, Thetford, & Woodsville) may apply for placement through their school counselor. Students who are home schooled or attending an independent school may apply directly through RBCTC’s Career & Technical Education School Counselor.
  • Any Vermont resident of the sending or host community who does not have a high school diploma may apply to attend RBCTC through their home high school or directly through the RBCTC’s Assistant Director.
  • Any Vermont resident with a high school diploma may apply to RBCTC on a space available basis by contacting the Assistant Director.
  • New Hampshire residents with or without a high school diploma may contact the Assistant Director about financial aid and tuition costs.

If you decide to apply to a technical program we suggest that you discuss the program with other students at your home school who are enrolled in the programs you are considering. You should also meet with your guidance counselor who can help you select all the appropriate courses that will help you attain your goals, and most importantly, discuss the technical program with your parents.

The following procedures are mandatory for all students applying to River Bend Career and Technical Center.

  • Application information completed, with parental signature.
  • Counselor signature.
  • Transcript and current Sophomore report card, with a record of attendance.
  • Visit to RBCTC and program(s) of interest.
  • Complete the RBCTC application by the last day in March.

The following criteria, when considered together, can determine placement in a RBCTC program:

  • Junior class standing (student has earned a minimum of 10 credits by the end of their sophomore year) for the upcoming school year and scheduling ability to complete (when applicable) a two year sequential program at RBCTC.
  • Level 1 program priority placements will be determined as follows: 1st Juniors, 2nd Seniors & adults without a diploma, 3rd Sophomores (on a case by case basis), 4th space available adults with a diploma.
  • Cumulative grade point average of a student’s Freshman and Sophomore courses.
  • Attendance records for the Freshman and Sophomore grades.
  • Submission of the RBCTC application by stated deadline.
  • Selection of a non-traditional (for gender) career program.
  • Sending school ratios – a minimum of 2 students per program from each sending school, when necessary because of over subscription to a program.
  • Students and Guidance Counselors will be notified as soon as possible regarding each student’s official acceptance at River Bend.  All students will be on a probationary status for 20 school days, beginning on the first day of attendance.  This phase will be used to determine the appropriateness of placement.  Students will automatically be granted full standing after the probationary period unless notified of continued probationary status or withdrawal.

In the case of an over subscription to a program, a Placement Committee will be formed composed of the following people to determine enrollment for the program based on the Admissions Requirements and Procedures: the Guidance Coordinator, Instructor of the Program, and the Director or Assistant Director. Student interviews for program placement may be scheduled, if necessary, as determined by the Placement Committee.

For a student to continue in his/her program for a second year, he/she must be recommended by their program instructor.