Community High School of Vermont is primarily designed to serve individuals who:

• Have not obtained a High School Diploma.
• Are under the custody of the Vermont Department of Corrections.
• Have a high need in the area of employment, as identified by the classification procedures of the Vermont Department of Corrections.
• Additionally, under Vermont State Law (28VSA120), all individuals under custody, under 23 years of age, without a High School Diploma, have a mandatory education requirement - these students are enrolled upon admission.
• The School also serves special education needs of students with disabilities with Certified Teachers.

AWARDING COURSE CREDIT & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The Faculty has agreed that the following guidelines will be used in approving any course for secondary credit. These guidelines are in addition to the criteria included in the Curriculum Guides and "Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities."

Secondary credit will be awarded for:

• 100-120 hours of participation in a course coupled with mastery of the approved course content at the secondary level.
• Independent Studies - For award of secondary credit, must have prior approval of a written study plan, by staff and student, coupled with subsequent mastery of the curriculum content, at the secondary level.
• Individual Assessment - Individual assessment to determine placement or possibility of earned credit from previous academic/life experience. Credits proposed to be earned in this matter must be reviewed and approved by Local Advisory Boards.
• Any combination of the above achieved through an approved, written educational plan.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM CHSVT 

I. Demonstration of Proficiency
II. AREA	CREDITS NEEDED
English/Language Arts	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Social Studies	3 (1 US History)
The Arts	1
Health Education	1
Vocational/Career Education	2
Computer Studies	1
Electives	2
TOTAL:	20

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Community High School of Vermont is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges as an Independent High School which awards credits and high school diplomas.

General Education Development (GED) test results are reported by the General Educational Development Service of the American Council on Education to the Vermont Department of Education, who record the results and upon successful completion of the five required tests issue a Secondary School Equivalency Certificate.