Arlington Memorial High School & Middle School Home of the Eagles
Arlington Memorial High School is a small, comprehensive high school located in the beautiful Battenkill River Valley in Southwestern Vermont. The school serves approximately 230 students in grades 6 through 12 in a traditional eight period day format, with some block scheduling where appropriate. Students come to the school from the towns of Arlington, Sandgate, Sunderland, Bennington, Pownal, and Manchester. The population of Arlington area is approximately 4,000. Arlington has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Norman Rockwell, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Thomas Chittenden (the first governor of Vermont), and many other notables in the world or art, literature, and history once called Arlington home. Community support in Arlington is unprecedented. Our new 140 seat performing arts center was funded entirely by community members and local businesses. The Arlington Park and Recreation Association hosts many of our athletic events.
Vocational/Technical Education Southwestern Vermont Career Development Center location at Mt. Anthony Union High School in Bennington, VT
Senior High School A comprehensive curriculum is offered to students in grades 9 through 12. Co-curricular activities enhance the academic environment and include music (band & chorus), theatre, athletics, National Honor Society, yearbook, and the Eagles' Nest (a student run newspaper). Students participate in the Governor's Institutes of Vermont, Close-Up, Student Council, Boys and Girls State, and National Youth Conferences. Students attend the regional, state and New England music festivals and trips travel to France, Washington DC, and Disney World.
Memberships and Accreditations College Board, VT Department of Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Vermont Principals Association.
Faculty There are thirty-three faculty members, approximately half of whom hold advanced degrees. Each grade is assigned faculty advisors, and many faculty members serve as leaders of a variety of school clubs, activities, and sports.
Graduation Requirements 26 credits minimum, including these required subjects: English............................4 credits Mathematics...............3 credits Science..........................3 credits Social Studies............3 credits Physical Education....1.5 credits Fine Arts.......................1 credit Health.............................(.5) credit Computer......................(.5) credit Electives........................10 credits
Thirty-two hours of Community Service is also required for graduation.