We serve 160 children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Our purpose is to create a learning environment that is safe and respectful, where the dignity, uniqueness and potential of all is honored. Our school rules were created to support that purpose: Take Care of Yourself; Take Care of Each Other; Take Care of this Place; Do Your Best
Mission Statement: At Bellows Free Academy all students learn respect, dependability, and productivity. With academic and social supports, students learn to be effective problem solvers, active community members, and lifelong learners. Academic Expectations: 1. Students demonstrate effective communication skills across settings. 2. Students demonstrate effective problem solving. 3. Students plan for personal success. 4. Students demonstrate dependability, productivity, initiative, and responsibility in various environments. Social Expectation: 1. Students demonstrate respect for self and others. Civic Expectation: 1. Students demonstrate positive involvement in their communities.
The mission of the Berkshire Elementary School learning community is to adopt, promote, and support high expectations for all its members. We will provide a safe and effective learning environment for all students by incorporating mutual respect and clear learning` goals. The Berkshire Elementary School will use data to monitor decisions and best practices so that students learn and succeed in social, emotional, academic, physical and cultural development.
Our Mission: To all individuals, the Fairfield Center School Community will provide a safe environment and the opportunities to develop the skills necessary to become independent thinkers, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. Our Values: Responsibility: Being accountable for one’s conduct and obligations. Respect: The recognition and appreciation of the diversity in ourselves, others and the world around us. Honesty: The ability to be truthful, open and sincere with one’s self and others.
Fletcher Elementary School is part of Franklin West Supervisory Union. We are a pre-school through sixth grade school. The Fletcher Elementary School's mission is to provide opportunities for students to aquire and use knowledge, problem solve and communicate effectively.
The mission of the Franklin Central Supervisory Union is to provide each student with the skills to be an independent learner, a contributing member of the community, and a responsible citizen of the world.
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union comprises 5 rural towns; Bakersfield, Enosburg, Berkshire, Montgomery, and Richford, Vermont nestled between the Lake Champlain valley and Jay Peak. FNESU consists of five Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools, two High Schools, and one Technical Career Center.
The mission of the Franklin Central School is to educate our children to become self-reliant and socially responsible individuals. They will respect themselves, their community, and the world around them. Ultimately, they will develop the skills and confidence to become life-long learners.
FWSU is located in beautiful Franklin County, Vermont. We serve Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia communities, providing quality public education to 2,000 students attending Bellows Free Academy Fairfax, Georgia Elementary & Middle School, and Fletcher Elementary School. Our schools are governed by local school boards. Each board also appoints three of its members to serve on the FWSU Board of Directors. Our Mission: Leading and facilitating educational excellence.
We are a Pre K-8 school system. Our total student enrollment is 658. The average class size is 17 in Pre K-4. The average class size is 19 in 5-8. We have a combination of multi-age/single grade classrooms. Instruction to students is offered in all academic areas, as well as in physical education, both vocal and instrumental music, art, enrichment and computer. We employ 15 professional specialists to provide services to students with special needs. We have one of the most modern Learning/Media Centers in the State of Vermont. We have 2 computer labs, mobile laptop labs, as well as computers in the classrooms, enabling our students to access the latest in technology. School hours for students are 8:05 to 2:55. Transportation is provided for our students and we plan our bus routes so that no student rides longer than 45 minutes to or from our school. Our graduates can attend the high school of their choice. We have students attending BFA St. Albans, BFA Fairfax, Essex, Colchester, South Burlington and Winooski. Students may enroll in Kindergarten if they are 5 on or before August 31st. Our staff, with an average tenure of 20 years is extremely dedicated to our students. Historical data validates our belief that Georgia students are successful.
Highgate Elementary School believes students...1. Can learn and experience success. 2. Learn in a variety of styles. 3. Learn continually from the world and each other. 4. Have a desire to learn. Highgate Elementary School believes students learn best when...1. Support, guidance, and positive encouragement are present. 2. Appropriate teaching methods are used and interest is sparked. 3. They are empowered to make choices about their education. 4. Continuous feedback is given. 5. They are actively engaged in their learning environment. 6. They are physically and emotionally healthy. Highgate Elementary School believes instructional goals...1. Should include expectations that are realistic and challenging to students. 2. Should enable students to be independent and lifelong learners. 3. Should reflect the notions that learning is enjoyable and that instructional activities should reflect this concept. Highgate Elementary School believes effective instruction includes...1. Enough time and resources to meet the individual needs of all students. 2. Respect for students' developmental needs. 3. A variety of teaching modalities. 4. Opportunities for student choice. 5. Consideration and respect for each individual student's history of learning andachievements. 6. Opportunities for students to work together in groups of mixed abilities. 7. Flexible groups that change as student's needs change. Highgate Elementary School believes that teachers...1. Are the change agents on behalf of students. 2. Are only one of many facilitators of learning for children. 3. Should be concerned with the whole student. 4. Should be intentional about structuring the environment for self-directed learning. 5. Should model and teach respect for individual differences. Highgate Elementary School believes that the educational community...1. Should provide a school atmosphere that is safe, creative, and positive for students andadults. 2. Should foster mutual respect for students and adults. 3. Includes the school as integral part of the community. 4. Facilitates a partnership between educators and parents. 5. Recognizes that education is both a right and a privilege.
Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School is a grade 7-12 public school located in northwest Franklin County. The school campus contains two main buildings. The original school was constructed in an open design format with five circular, self contained pods to house the more than 1000 students expected from the sending towns. Our mission is to provide opportunities for all students to achieve their individual potentials in a diverse and respectful environment where high standards of academics, ideas and people are valued. MVU is committed to building an active learning community where all are accountable to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge to grow into responsible and productive citizens.
Our mission is to create a learning community that will provide our students with the tools for lifelong success. In order to develop a successful learning community, we will: * Promote open communication * Foster the development of the whole person * Build upon strengths to overcome weaknesses * Build strong relationships in a family-like setting * Learn & grow together through respectful interaction
The mission of the St. Albans City School is to nurture all children's natural love of learning so they develop the confidence, skills, and knowledge to succeed at all levels of their education and become responsible members of the community.
The Mission of the Sheldon Elementary School is to have our students become lifelong learners who will maximize their ability to learn, think, and solve problems to meet their future challenges. In partnership with parents, our goal is for students to become effective, responsible members of society.
Serving approximately 600 children in preschool through grade 6, the Swanton School is the second largest PK – 6 elementary school in Vermont. We are located near the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain. Our community includes a historical railroad museum, a wildlife refuge, and a museum of Native American History. Our cultural diversity includes families of Abenaki, Hispanic, African-American, and Chinese origin. Approximately 37% of our student population qualify for free or reduced price hot lunches. Some 13% of our students have a disability requiring an individualized education program. We employ a staff of 128 individuals, including office staff, support staff, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians.