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The ONTOP Satellite
operates at Burlington High School. It is for students in grades 9-12 who
need more support to succeed in this type of mainstream educational environment;
at present we serve 12 students. The Satellite was established in 1999 to
meet the needs of students transitioning from ONTOP to Burlington High
School. It has developed into a program that serves students transitioning
from various alternative schools (including ONTOP) and students who are having
difficulty succeeding in this educational environment. The majority of
students who attend the Satellite are eligible for special education services;
however, it is not limited to special education students. Our goal for the
students in the Satellite is for them to earn credits toward their high school
diploma, and to develop the skills necessary to survive in this educational
environment without the level of support provided by us.
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We support the students in
the Satellite through an intensive case management system. They are all
enrolled in mainstream classes; their supported study halls are held in the
Satellite classrooms. Satellite staff monitors student progress in
mainstream classes through daily contact with their mainstream teachers.
This allows us to stay current on assignments that need to be completed an any
individual issues that need to be addressed. In the supported study hall
students have the opportunity to complete assigned work, get make-up work
completed, and prepare for upcoming classes. This also is the time that
students have an opportunity to work on their social skills, at the Satellite
this is usually done in individual sessions.
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As at ONTOP, students and
their families and/or support people are required to attend a Home Conference
meeting. These meetings are held every two to three weeks. The team
discusses the student's academic performance and behavior in school. This
is an opportunity to problem solve issues before they affect the student's
school performance. It is also an important part of the program since it
promotes close communication between school and home.
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If you have any questions
about the ONTOP Satellite Program or would like more information, please
contact Ed Murray or Tom Emery:
Call: (802) 864-8599
Write: 52 Institute Road, Burlington, Vermont 05401
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