The Riverside School vs. Thaddeus Stevens School
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School Overview
Overview
The Riverside School is dedicated to the ideal that children be involved, enthusiastic participants in their education.
We nurture and encourage curiosity, creativity, and individuality, and we instill in students an appreciation for hard work.
We believe that children can learn to be strong, effective leaders, and we are committed to developing in our students the skills necessary to take on leadership roles.
We believe that students must be aware of and be active in the broader world around them in order to become ethical and compassionate members of society.
Support for our students' growth as learners, leaders, and citizens must come from every element of the Riverside community, both in and out of the classroom; therefore, we value and rely on the deep involvement of parents, faculty, staff, and administration in the development of our students.
A preparatory PreK-8 school cultivating thoughtful scholars, compassionate stewards, and knowledgeable leaders
The School promotes academic excellence, authentic scholarship, and personal integrity through a rigorous integrated program
The School honors Thaddeus Stevens and his work by creating a culture in which students are encouraged to use their voices on behalf of themselves and others.
Students regularly participate in civil discourse regarding their school, their community, their nation, and their world. Learning to develop their opinions and to present them with respect toward those who might disagree is fundamental to the students` experience at Thaddeus Stevens School.
To prepare students to move into the global 21st century environment,t he School has formed a partnership with a school in Hamburg, Germany through which students participate in homestays in both countries.
Students attend high school at Lyndon Institute, St. Johnsbury Academy, and The White Mountain School.
Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Member of Vermont Independent Schools Association and First Amendment Schools Network.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1981
1999
Students Body
Total Students
104 students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
15
Kindergarten Students
9
6
Grade 1 Students
9
6
Grade 2 Students
9
4
Grade 3 Students
11
4
Grade 4 Students
8
4
Grade 5 Students
6
7
Grade 6 Students
12
6
Grade 7 Students
13
9
Grade 8 Students
12
9
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
63%
20%
Average Class Size
12
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Clothing that is respectful of the learning community.)
(Clothing that is respectful of the learning community.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,800
$13,000
Tuition Notes
2013-14 tuition for grades K-5 is $12,000; for grades 6-8 is $13,800. Financial aid is available and we are an approved independent school for choice towns.
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Acceptance Rate
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80%
Admissions Director
Krystsal Ingalls
Hannah Ainsworth
Admissions Associate
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Julie Hansen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Cross Country Ski Club, Latin Club
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