Open Fields School

Po Box 53, Thetford, VT, 05074-0507
Tel: (802)785-2077
Grades: K - 7 | 18 students
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Open Fields is a small non-graded private school, just off the common on Thetford Hill, Vermont. Founded in 1971 by Jean K. Aull, it is open to all children, ages 4 through 12. The central philosophy of Open Fields is that children are naturally eager to explore and discover and learn, and that every natural activity of children is, in itself, a learning experience. Children learn most successfully when they are free to do their very best, free from excessive competition with their peers, and free from the fear of failure. Failure to master something the first time or failure to be "first" must never mean disgrace, but must mean simply that it is time to attack the problem or skill again, with humor, determination, and courage.

School Overview:
Open Fields School
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 7
Student Body
Total Students 18 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (VT School Avg.: 10%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Open Fields is a small non-graded private school, just off the common on Thetford Hill, Vermont. Founded in 1971 by Jean K. Aull, it is open to all children, ages 4 through 12. The central philosophy of Open Fields is that children are naturally eager to explore and discover and learn, and that every natural activity of children is, in itself, a learning experience. Children learn most successfully when they are free to do their very best, free from excessive competition with their peers, and free from the fear of failure. Failure to master something the first time or failure to be "first" must never mean disgrace, but must mean simply that it is time to attack the problem or skill again, with humor, determination, and courage.

Nearby Schools:

Open Fields School
Gr. K-7 | 0 mi. away
Thetford Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
Crossroads Academy
Gr. K-8 | 3.4 mi. away
The Montessori Children's School
Gr. K | 4 mi. away
Willow School
Gr. K-3 | 9 mi. away
New Life Christian Academy
Gr. K-6 | 9.6 mi. away

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