Academic & Career Planning (ACP) Program

Burlington High School’s instructional focus is preparing students to be College and Career Ready graduates. According to Wisconsin Department of Instruction, “Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post-secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills.”

Implementation at BHS:

Throughout grades 9-12, students attend a weekly Advisory period with the same teacher and peers. Each Wednesday this advisory period is used to implement the ACP Curriculum that consists of character and college/career lessons. At the end of each quarter, students complete a portfolio piece requirement which are requirements to graduate with a BHS diploma.  Students are to earn .25 credit each year they are enrolled at BHS to meet diploma requirements.

In addition, BHS School Counselors are available to meet individually upon request with each student to formulate and discuss their post-secondary goals. Parents/Guardians are formally invited and highly encouraged to attend the Junior Individual Planning Conferences.