The Gailer School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1989, The Gailer School offers a rigorous and innovative college preparatory program to students in grades 7-12. Gailer's dynamic curriculum is an interdisciplinary course of studies influenced by and named after Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century artist-scientist-inventor. Gailer's mission is to inspire students to love learning and become insightful world citizens. This mission is underscored by our core values of mutual respect, intellectual challenge, creative expression, service, diversity and high expectations in a college preparatory environment. This mission comes to life through inquiry-based classroom instruction and place-based learning. ...
School Overview:
The Gailer School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | |
| County | Addison County, VT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | n/a | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 8% |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 6 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1989, The Gailer School offers a rigorous and innovative college preparatory program to students in grades 7-12. Gailer's dynamic curriculum is an interdisciplinary course of studies influenced by and named after Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century artist-scientist-inventor. Gailer's mission is to inspire students to love learning and become insightful world citizens. This mission is underscored by our core values of mutual respect, intellectual challenge, creative expression, service, diversity and high expectations in a college preparatory environment. This mission comes to life through inquiry-based classroom instruction and place-based learning.
- Profile last updated: 01/15/2009
In the News:
- Bristol dancer keeps the world beat (The Addison County Independent)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:16:10 pm
BRISTOL — Against the backdrop of a steady beat of African drums, Soriba Simbo Camara leapt and twisted, his body, contorting rhythmically to the sound. He carried a cow’s tail in one hand, a symbol of power in Guinean culture, and wore a traditional West African shirt. - News Alerts (The Addison County Independent)
posted on July 19, 2009 at 09:26:19 am
MIDDLEBURY — When the Vermont State Craft Center (VSCC) at Frog Hollow closed its doors early this year, the Middlebury area not only lost a gallery in which to display local artists’ wares, but also a school at which students could learn how to create their own arts and crafts. - Postcard from Middlebury (The Burlington Free Press)
posted on April 9, 2009 at 08:26:51 am
A renovated theater, history on display, elegant walking trails, and a really good sub - Gailer School Finds Permanent Home (WCAX-TV Vermont)
posted on March 26, 2009 at 11:10:27 pm
The Gailer School in Middlebury finally has a permanent home. - Gailer School finds new home (The Burlington Free Press)
posted on March 26, 2009 at 08:22:36 am
After three years of searching, The Gailer School will move into the former Aaron's Furniture building in Middlebury.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (05753) | School Zip (05753) |
(VT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,096 people | 608,822 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 46% | 34% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,710 | $38,372 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 65% / 35% | 59% / 41% |
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Nearby Schools:
- The North Branch School - 26 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
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