Our Mission
The Vermont Department of Corrections, through the Community High School of Vermont, provides accredited high-school level education to incarcerated individuals.
Qualifications
- CHSVT is recognized as an International Habits of Mind Learning Community of Excellence by the Institute for Habits of Mind
- CHSVT is an accredited independent high school by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- CHSVT is acknowledged as an accredited independent high school by the Vermont State Board of Education
CHSVT Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Vermont Department of Corrections high school program, Community High School of Vermont (CHSVT) does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, positive HIV-related blood test results, or any other status protected by state or federal law.
As part of the Vermont Dept. of Corrections CHSVT students work with VDOC officials in the coordination of the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other non-discrimination laws or regulations. CHSVT students who wish to grieve a decision based on a discrimination complaint can use the VDOC Offender Grievance System.
For further information, contact the Head of School and section 504/ADA/Title VI/IX Coordinator:
Dana Lesperance, Head of School
Address: NOB 2 South, 280 State Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-2000
Email: Dana.Lesperance@vermont.gov
Telephone: (802) 917-2005
Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records
Attention Current and Former Adult Students, Parents/Guardians of Minor Students:
Special education records which have been collected by the Community High School of Vermont (CHSVT) related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education at the Community High School of Vermont, must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of seven years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, completes his or her educational program, or discontinues education with the school.
This notification is to inform adult students and parents/guardians of minor students of CHSVT’s intent to destroy the special education records of students who are no longer receiving special education services for at least seven (7) years from when the student is no longer eligible for services. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the adult student or parent/guardian notifies CHSVT otherwise.
After seven (7) years, records that are no longer useful to the school may be useful to the adult student or parent/guardian in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The adult student or parent/guardian may request a copy of the records by emailing DOC at AHS.DOCCHSVTRegistrar@vermont.gov or via phone at 802-241-0055.
Contact Information
Community High School of Vermont
NOB 2 South, 280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-2000
Phone: 802-241-0055 | Fax: 802-241-0040