Orchard Valley School
School Notes Overview:
Orchard Valley School is a Developing Waldorf School located in East Montpelier on 55 acres of land. The Grace Farm campus serves nursery through Grade 7. Grade 8 will be offered in 2007-2008. A satelite mixed kindergarden program is offered at the Child's Garden Campus in Montpelier for ages 3-6. ...
School Overview:
Orchard Valley School |
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| School Type | Waldorf School | |
| School Membership(s) | Association of Military Colleges and Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery School - 7 | |
| Year Founded | 2003 | |
| County | Washington County, VT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 106 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 7% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 16 students | ||
| Pre-K - 19 students | ||
| Kind - 17 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 12 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 171 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,800 | |
| Tuition Notes | For Grades 1 to 7. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 50% | |
| Head of School | Deb Reed | |
School Notes:
- 2006-07 Programs Early Education Programs * Saturday Morning Garden at the Child’s Garden, Montpelier o serving 2˝ to 4 year-olds accompanied by their parent(s) o a four-session introduction to our nursery and kindergarten o Four Saturday mornings, 9:00-11:30 am o offered both in the fall and spring (dates to be announced) * Friday Morning Garden at Grace Farm, East Montpelier o serving 2˝ to 4 year-olds accompanied by their parent(s) o Friday mornings, 9:00 - 11:30 am o offering full-year or half-year sessions, September through May * Nursery at Grace Farm o serving 3˝ to 5 year-olds o 8:30 am to noon o 4-day program (Monday through Thursday) o 2-day options (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) * Kindergarten at Grace Farm o serving 5 and 6 year-olds o 8:30 am to noon o 5-day program (Monday through Friday) * Mixed-age Kindergarten at Child’s Garden o serving 3˝ to 6 year-olds o 8:30 am to noon o 5-day program (Monday through Friday) o 2-day option (Tuesday/Thursday) o 3-day option (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) * After School Care at both locations o September to June (except for school vacations/holidays) o care available noon to 3 pm for children in nursery and kindergarten; 3-5 pm for grades children and their younger siblings Grades 1 – 7 at Grace Farm * 8:25 am to 3:00 pm. Monday through Friday, 2 pm release on Thursdays * French * Handwork classes * Earthcrafts * Movement education classes * Music classes, grades 3-6 # Woodworking, Grades 5 – 7 # Optional: violin lessons
- Profile last updated: 10/24/2006
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (05651) | School Zip (05651) |
(VT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 1,469 people | 608,822 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 37% | 34% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $43,935 | $38,372 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.1 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (05651) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 87% / 13% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Center School Montessori - 18 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Turtle Island Children's Center - 19 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
- Central Vermont Catholic School - St Michael Campus - 85 students - 6.4 mi. away - view location
- St Monica School - 138 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
- Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden - 96 students - 7.1 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: East Montpelier, Washington County, Zip 05651
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