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Hiland Hall School

2196 Harwood Hill Rd., Bennington, VT, 05201-0520 -

School Notes Overview:

The Hiland Hall School creates a learning environment where students of different ages can interact with each other. We support what's known as an "emergent curriculum"; the curriculum emerges from the thoughts, interests and needs of the students. Our methods are founded upon practice developed over the last thirty years by other progressive institutions such as the Prospect School and Bank Street School. Our emphasis is on "learning to learn"; we encourage active thinking, problem-solving, and group interaction. Children have regular individual conferences and lessons with their teachers, emphasizing skill development and expansion of thinking. This is a fun place -- but it has a serious mission. A school assists in the unfolding of individual potential. We are privileged to be a very important part of a young person's life -- and prepared for every step. ...

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School Overview:

	Hiland Hall School
School Type	Alternative School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
County	Bennington County, VT
Student Body
Total Students	30 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	5%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(VT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$6,300

School Notes:

The Hiland Hall School creates a learning environment where students of different ages can interact with each other. We support what's known as an "emergent curriculum"; the curriculum emerges from the thoughts, interests and needs of the students. Our methods are founded upon practice developed over the last thirty years by other progressive institutions such as the Prospect School and Bank Street School. Our emphasis is on "learning to learn"; we encourage active thinking, problem-solving, and group interaction. Children have regular individual conferences and lessons with their teachers, emphasizing skill development and expansion of thinking. This is a fun place -- but it has a serious mission. A school assists in the unfolding of individual potential. We are privileged to be a very important part of a young person's life -- and prepared for every step.
Profile last updated: 01/19/2009

In the News:

Student's article examines recession (Bennington Banner)
posted on May 23, 2009 at 02:10:47 am
Editor's note: Erin Winseman, 13, is a student at Hiland Hall School. The following is a feature article she wrote about the effects of the economic crisis on the community as part of a school project.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (05201)	School Zip (05201)	(VT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	15,829 people	608,822 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	34%
Population Average Age	38 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$34,417	$38,372
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	52 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	59% / 41%