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The Village School

On the Common P.O. Box 122, Royalston, MA, 01368 -

School Notes Overview:

The village school has a unique curriculum based on direct contact with the natural world, kindness, and attention to the individual. we strive to maintain a balance between the work of the mind, the heart and the body, in tune with the natural rhythm of a child's development. ...

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School Overview:

	The Village School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1989
County	Worcester County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	58 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 12 students
	Kind - 9 students
	Grade 1 - 9 students
	Grade 2 - 4 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 3 students
	Grade 6 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	80%
Average Class Size	13
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$6,000
Tuition Notes	6000 for full time students 3540 for 1/2 time K students 3000 for 1/2 time preschool students
% on Financial Aid	25%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,200
Acceptance Rate	75%
Head of School	Rise Richardson
Admissions Director	Rise Richardson

School Notes:

Our aim is to nurture children's sense of wonder and to guide their pursuit of knowledge so that each child can integrate their own experience and transform it into understanding.
The Village School's curriculum is project based. Outdoor exploration, nature observation, science experiments, nature projects, and gardening are integral aspects of the program. Science is the study of nature.
Academics are woven into the fabric of the child's life experience. Reading, writing and math tools are forged and honed daily in order to assist children in their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Our Investigations math curriculum helps develop critical thinking, use group problem solving, and master concepts with the aid of everyday material objects.
Many forms of creative expression are used throughout the school, including clay work, watercolor painting, dance, music singing and movement, drama, journal work, storytelling and creative writing.
The school is an inseparable part of a vibrant community that integrates school, work and home life. parents are welcome participants in the daily life of the school, helping to create a village atmosphere where parents, students and teachers work together in a dynamic learning community.
We are located on the quiet Royalston Common where we have a spacious green playground surrounded by forest.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01368)	School Zip (01368)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	1,251 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	43%
Population Average Age	38 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$44,856	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	85% / 15%	58% / 42%