Welcome to Bolton High School Bolton High School believes in the development of capable, ethical, thoughtful, healthy and responsible citizens.

Come to our GRADE 8 Open House. 6:30pm Thursday January 4th

Students from Columbia this year. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 13 12 15 277 Students in BHS this year.

What does BHS feel like for students? You will know your teachers AND your teachers will know you. You will know all of the adults AND all of the adults will know you. There are many opportunities for involvement in arts, activities, and athletics. IEP & 504 students are assured very high levels of support.

What Current Students Say… Since BHS is a small school, it is much easier to build relationships with students and teacher, even for people who are shy like me. - M, Graduate

What Current Students Say… Don’t chose a school based on where you friends go, make the best decision for yourself. - T, Grade 12

What Current Students Say… BHS is more like a family where teachers are understanding. - B, Grade 12

What Current Students Say… At BHS the teachers actually care about what you learn. - P, Grade 11

What Current Students Say… It feels a lot like Porter. You can get the one-on-one attention you need. - J, Grade graduate

BHS Credit Requirements English 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits (1 credit in U.S. History required Junior year & ½ credit in Civics required Senior year) Mathematics 4 credits Science 3 credits (2 Lab Sciences strongly recommended) (3 years of Science are required and a minimum of 3 credits) World Language 1 credit (2-3 credits in World Language strongly recommended) Career & Technical Education -and/or- Fine Arts 2 credits Physical Education/Health 2 credits CAPSTONE 1 credit Additional Credits 4 credits TOTAL 25 credits

In addition, students must demonstrate a proficiency in: Critical Thinking Communication Creative & Practical Problem Solving Citizenship Locally & Globally Self-Direction

Students must also complete: Education / Career Portfolio Health / Physical Education Portfolio 50 Hours of Community Service Senior Capstone Project

College Credit Available Manchester Community College credit available in English, Math, Science, Art, Business, Technology Education, and Family & Consumer Science Courses.

College Credit Available University of Connecticut credit available in Social Studies, English, Child Development, and Science courses through the UCONN Early College Experience.

continued on to higher education. BHS Information 94% of the Class of 2017 continued on to higher education.

Bolton High School is a member of the NCCC Athletics Soccer Cross Country Volleyball Football* Basketball Hockey+ Cheerleading Dance Team Indoor Track Baseball Softball Golf Tennis Track Bolton High School is a member of the NCCC

Arts Band and Jazz Ensemble Chorus AP Music Theory – for college credit Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics Photography Bookmaking and Print Arts AP Studio Art – for college credit Drama Club – Theatre productions Coffee Houses – Student bands

Clubs and Activities Student Council Yearbook Literary Magazine Language Clubs Drama Club Envirothon Robotics Computer Club F.B.L.A. Gay-Straight Alliance BHS Youth Group Guild Club Social Justice Club Art Club Writing Center Debate Club National Honor Society Donut Club Life After 2:16

Student Awards Governor’s Scholar Finalist US Youth Senate National Merit Finalist National Merit Semi-Finalists Capitol Region Inter district Leadership Academy

In the last 5 years Bolton Athletics has had: 1 – State Championships 6 – CIAC 2nd Runners-up 4 – NCCC Championships 1 – All-New England Athlete 1 – Connecticut Boys High School Soccer Coach of the Year Class S/M 1 – Connecticut Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year 40 – All-State Athletes 60+ All NCCC Athletes

Scholarships!! Since is inception, the Bolton Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $1,000,000 to Bolton Graduates. ALL BHS Graduates are eligible to receive scholarships.

We aren’t standing still Expanded electives Expanded AP offerings New Staff New Initiatives Technology upgrades Safety procedures Mastery-Approach Initiative