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Sudbury Valley School

2 Winch St, Framingham, MA, 01701-0170 -

School Notes Overview:

At Sudbury Valley School, students from preschool through high school age explore the world freely, at their own pace and in their own unique ways. They learn to think for themselves, and learn to use information age tools to unearth the knowledge they need from multiple sources. They develop the ability to make clear logical arguments, and deal with complex ethical issues. Through self-initiated activities, they pick up the basics; as they direct their lives, they take responsibility for outcomes, set priorities, allocate resources, and work with others in a vibrant community. Trust and respect are the keys to the school's success. Students enjoy total intellectual freedom, and unfettered interaction with other students and adults. Through being responsible for themselves and for the school's operation, they gain the internal resources needed to lead effective lives....

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School Overview:

	Sudbury Valley School
School Type	Alternative School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1968
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	200 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	23%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 200 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
Classroom dress code	Casual (no dress code)
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:19	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$6,600
Admissions Director	Hanna Greenberg

School Notes:

At Sudbury Valley School, students from preschool through high school age explore the world freely, at their own pace and in their own unique ways. They learn to think for themselves, and learn to use information age tools to unearth the knowledge they need from multiple sources. They develop the ability to make clear logical arguments, and deal with complex ethical issues. Through self-initiated activities, they pick up the basics; as they direct their lives, they take responsibility for outcomes, set priorities, allocate resources, and work with others in a vibrant community. Trust and respect are the keys to the school's success. Students enjoy total intellectual freedom, and unfettered interaction with other students and adults. Through being responsible for themselves and for the school's operation, they gain the internal resources needed to lead effective lives.
Profile last updated: 09/02/2009

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posted on April 14, 2009 at 01:46:58 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01701)	School Zip (01701)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,124 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	56%	43%
Population Average Age	40 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$70,613	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.7 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	58% / 42%