Vermont Commons School

75 Green Mountain Dr, South Burlington, VT, 05403-0540 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Vermont Commons is an independent day school, for academically motivated students in grades 7-12, with an average class size of 12 students. The school challenges students daily with a multidisciplinary college preparatory curriculum that empowers students to feel a sense of place and how it relates to the larger environment. Small classes, personalized attention, and dedicated faculty create a learning atmosphere where students become passionate stewards of their community and environment. At VCS, students, teachers, and other members of the community come together to share ideas and expertise. Students learn about the world and human environments, on a global level and in their own communities. The mission of the Vermont Commons School is to provide a vision of education that crosses traditional boundaries and develops ecological citizenship, with the goal of empowering students with the knowledge, character, skill, and moral vision necessary to become responsible, pro-active members of the world community....

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School Overview:

 
Vermont Commons School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Year Founded 1997
County Chittenden County, VT
Student Body
Total Students 98 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(VT) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 8%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 8 students
Grade 8 - 15 students
Grade 9 - 23 students
Grade 10 - 18 students
Grade 11 - 17 students
Grade 12 - 17 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 95%
Average Class Size 12
Number of AP Courses 10
Average SAT score 1850
Average ACT score 29
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(VT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $18,000
Tuition Notes Additional activities and book fee of $1130
% on Financial Aid 27%
Head of School Peter Gilmore
Admissions Director Sarah Soule
Sport
Total Sports Offered 4
 
Sports
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Ultimate FrisbeeVolley Ball

School Notes:

  • Vermont Commons is an independent day school, for students in grades 7-12, with an average class size of 12 students. The school challenges students daily with a multidisciplinary college preparatory curriculum that empowers students to feel a sense of place and how it relates to the larger environment. Small classes, personalized attention, and dedicated faculty create a learning atmosphere where students become passionate stewards of their community and environment. At VCS, students, teachers, and other members of the community come together to share ideas and expertise. Students learn about the world and human environments, on a global level and in their own communities. The mission of the Vermont Commons School is to provide a vision of education that crosses traditional boundaries and develops ecological citizenship, with the goal of empowering students with the knowledge, character, skill, and moral vision necessary to become responsible, pro-active members of the world community.
  • Profile last updated: 08/19/2009

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About This Zipcode (05403)
School Zip (05403)
(VT) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,726 people 608,822 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 55% 34%
Population Average Age 36 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $51,705 $38,372
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 33 years old 50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 59% / 41%

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