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Burlington City & Lake Semester
Burlington City & Lake Semester, nominated by Vermont Learning for the Future, is a high school in Burlington, Vermont that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban area.
Location Burlington, Vermont
Governance Public district school
Grades High
Students 23
Locale Suburban
Lead Teacher -- Burlington City & Lake Semester Program Dov Stucker
Demographics
Percentage of students*
7%
English Learners
40%
Free/Reduced Lunch
19%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 28%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 17%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 2%
White 42%
2+ Races 11%
Why Burlington City & Lake Semester was nominated
This program was created to actively engage students in understanding and improving the quality of life for all within the greater Burlington area. Students were partners in the design and implementation of the program, and continue to shape the evolution of the model. Many schools-within-schools intend to serve as innovation hubs for the greater school district; BCL is making good on that promise.
Student experience design
Burlington City & Lake Semester is an award-winning program offered for Burlington High School students that focuses on Burlington’s culture, people, and natural environment; city systems; local issues; and the elements that help make a community thrive. Students earn English, Social Studies, and elective credit while working together on projects that address real-world issues. Students learn about themselves and their community. They collaborate daily with community partners and local professionals, and have a real impact on their community. They also invest in their own community, and have fun together.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Assessments For Deeper Learning |
5+ years
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Community And Business Partnerships |
5+ years
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Interdisciplinary |
5+ years
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Place-based Learning |
5+ years
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Restorative Practices |
5+ years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Bilingual Assessments
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Co-leadership
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Extended Learning Opportunities
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-age Classrooms
No Tracked Classes
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Physical Well Being Services
SEL Integration School-wide
Social Justice Focus
Student-led Conferences
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Increase student agency
Artifacts
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.