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Our School > Bellwether at a Glance |
| Mission: |
To encourage students to build a meaningful and fulfilling relationship with the world through their creative exploration. Its environment and curriculum is designed to nurture the unfolding development of the "whole child," including academic knowledge and skills as well as artistic, reflective, intuitive and interpersonal knowledge and abilities. The school emphasizes each child’s unique interests, strengths, and personality within a supportive, cooperative, caring community of learners. |
| Description: |
A non-sectarian, coeducational preschool through sixth grade school with a holistic education approach founded in 1995. |
| Licensing: |
Two operating licenses:
- State of VT Child Care Services Division - Child Care License
- State of Vermont Department of Education - Recognized Independent School
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| Accreditation: |
Vermont’s STARS (STep Ahead Recognition System) - Five Star rating |
| Enrollment: |
50 students |
| Ave # Students per Classroom: |
11 |
| Overall Student/Teacher Ratio: |
6:1 |
| Hours: |
School Day Program: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Afternoon Program: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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| Campus: |
- Three acres bordering a Class II Wetlands
- Expansive natural playscape
- Boardwalk into wetlands
- Observation platform
- Four classrooms
- Library
- Leadership Office
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| Base Tuition: |
School Day Program: $8,895 full time
Afternoon Program: $17/day (approx)
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| Operating Budget: |
$475,000 |
| Affiliations: |
- Vermont Independent Schools Association (VISA)
- Progressive Education Network (PEN)
- Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO)
- Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA)
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| Teachers: |
- 2 Preschool
- 2 Primary
- 1 Elementary I
- 1.8 Elementary II
- 3 Specialists (Art, Music, Spanish)
- 4 Afternoon/Enrichment
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