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550 Dorset St. South Burlington, VT 05403    802-652-7000   contact us          Big Picture South Burlington is an innovative school-within-a-school, serving students who are looking for more meaning in their high school education. Students work with faculty to design their own individualized … Continue reading →

Join the Big Picture South Burlington Team, VT as an Americorps VISTA Do you want to help high school students realize their dreams?  Do you want to create a radically different model for school that is centered around students as … Continue reading →

“Big Picture saved my passion for learning. Before coming here I had no drive for coming to school and sitting in a classroom every day. I didn’t think much of what I was being taught. But now I love learning … Continue reading →

This week is AmeriCorps week!… a nationally recognized week dedicated to sharing information and stories related to AmeriCorps service. My name is Hannah Valian and I’m the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) member serving at Big Picture South … Continue reading →

We now have more info. available regarding our Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements (PBGRs). “Simply put, a proficiency-based diploma is a graduation decision based on students demonstrating what they have learned. In practice, it means that every student must show—by writing … Continue reading →

Dear educators and/or friends of educators, Big Picture South Burlington is looking for interested educators to teach a one week long intensive course with our students. “Explore Week” is May 21-25. We are looking for a science expert, someone with … Continue reading →

The deadline for submitting your application to Big Picture for the 2012-2013 year is February 13th! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date. Please visit our upcoming admissions events to sign-up for a shadow day (Feb. … Continue reading →

Six students will be accompanying advisor Jim Shields to Nicaragua for a 10 day service learning trip… they leave today! Follow their trip blog here…. http://bpsbnicaragua.wordpress.com/

Our January 2012 Big Picture Newsletter is out! In this issue: A note from program coordinator Jason Cushner Service After Irene Orientation Term Revisited Meet the New BP Staff Student LTI Experiences Student Work: Brittany Manos “This I Believe” What’s … Continue reading →