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Lyndon Center, Vermont, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship. We offer a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and technical and career programs. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, and rigorous preparation for our students to help them reach their intellectual, creative and physical potential.
Our learning community is comprised of 500 students; 85% are day students from dozens of area towns and villages and 15% are international and domestic boarding students from over 22 countries.
The main 130-acre campus hosts 34 buildings, including the 5 athletic facilities, an ice arena, Center for the Arts, Student Center, auditorium, boys and girls dormitories, 6 athletic fields, greenhouse, and maple sugaring house, pond, and nature trails. We are uniquely located 10 minutes from Burke Mountain for skiing and downhill mountain biking and 2 miles from Kingdom Trails which serves as the mountain biking capital of the eastern United States with over 100 miles of trails. Our 300-acres at Binney Woods forest, located on Burke Mountain, provides outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for students.
Our school is located in the scenic and historic area of Vermont called the Northeast Kingdom. Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is revered by residents and visitors alike for its lovely countryside, abundant natural resources and the preservation of traditional landscapes and lifestyles that have made the Vermont experience one to be cherished.
P.O. Box 127, 168 Institute CircleLyndon Center, Vermont, USA 05850 (802) 535-3700
Director of Admissions: Sara O'Connor Admissions Phone:(802) 535-3700Fax:802-535-3757 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lyndoninstitute.org
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Summary: Lyndon Institute students are accepted at America’s “Top 100” colleges and universities ranging from the Ivy League to excellent liberal-arts colleges, fine and performing arts colleges, and national research universities. Over 90% of our graduating seniors have plans to further their education. LI students enjoy personal attention from an accomplished and devoted faculty, genuine respect for their individuality and unique talents, a truly inclusive environment, andoutstanding preparation for their choices of colleges or careers.Using standards-based instruction crafted from state, national and institutional standards, we create a shared focus on instruction that helps all students achieve college and career readiness.Our academic team offers a multi-tiered instructional framework that offers a multitude of resources to address each individual student’s’ academic needs. The supports vary in intensity, allowing for timely interventions for each student. Westrive to provide targeted and differentiated instruction at the earliest indication of student need at a level of intensity that is responsive to that need.Lyndon Institute provides robust educational offerings within fouracademic divisions as follows:Humanities: English, Social Studies and Fine & Performing ArtsSTEM: Science: Technology, Engineering and MathThe World Languages: World languages to include Spanish, Latin, French, Ancient Greek, and English as a Second Language for international studentsTechnical Education: Career Sciences and Vocational PathwaysJanuary Term: Between the first and second semesters, for the first two weeks after the holiday vacation, students participate in “January Term” to focus on project-based learning and immerse themselves in an internship or the intensive study of subjects of their choosing. Most of the classes taught during January Term are created by our students.College Courses: Lyndon Institute proudly offers students the opportunity to take college courses at nearby Northern Vermont University as part of our dual enrollment programs and the Lyndon Learning Collaborative.
Department Director: Stergios Lazos
Average Class Size: 15
Full Time Teachers: 58
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 57.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 19
Summary: THE FIVE DAY BOARDING PROGRAMLI offers a five-day boarding experience for students who want to attendLI, but live far enough away that commuting daily is not feasible. THE FULL BOARDING PROGRAMThe full boarding program provides a “home away from home” in one of six beautiful dormitories for students from several countries including Afghanistan, the Bahamas, Brazil, Guyana, Rwanda, Spain, Kazakhstan, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Thailand, Serbia, Montenegro, Denmark, Vietnam, Italy, Canada, USA, Mexico, Sweden, and Taiwan. The boarding experience adds a new dimension of interaction, dialogue, cultural exchange and learning. The dorms are designed to provide a home-like atmosphere with resident dorm parents living in the dorms to create a safe and welcoming environment. Single and double rooms are available.RESIDENT LIFE CURRICULUMThe Resident Life curriculum is based on the premise that learning is not limited to the school day; learning also takes place after school.Learning happens in the residence halls, on the playing fields, duringrecreation time and when our students are out in the communityproviding service. We structure student’s time after school with intent and purpose. We have created a residential curriculum that compliments the school’s mission by instilling skills for students to be successful in school, college, careers and life. We use the corevalues of respect and responsibility as a foundation to develop character and the ability to interact and live with other individuals. Other focalpoints within the dorm curriculum are time management, structured and independent study, stewardship, community service, and involvement and participation in school activities.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAMThroughout its history Lyndon Institute has served international students from many different countries. Our mission is to prepare our non-native English speaking students to succeed in both academic and social settingsusing English. We are committed to meeting the academic and socialneeds of each student through an individualized, rigorous, comprehensiveimmersion program of English classes that focus on the student’slanguage proficiency.
Department Director: Robert Heath
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 15
No. of Girls Dorms: 3
No. of Boys Dorms: 3
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Dress Code: Other
Summary: Located in the scenic and historic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, our school is a key educational and cultural resource for our entire community. Our students participate in a number of community service projects. Several on-campus amenities are available to the public: the Bob Heath track (for fitness walking and running); the Simpson Nature Trail (hikes and picnics); the athletic fields (for youth programs); and other facilities host performances and continuing education programs. LI prides itself on being a positive presence and contributing member of the community. Vermont has been rated the Healthiest State in the United States for six years in a row.
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Summary: FINE ARTSThe Lyndon Institute Fine and Performing Artsprogram consists of 22 courses in chorus, band, jazz band, world music, AP® Music Theory, acting, the LI Theater Company, the LI Dance Company, digital photography, AP® Studio Art, drawing, pottery, graphic design, painting and printmaking.Lyndon Institute welcomes dancers from Vermont and throughout New England for the annual Vermont StateDance Festival held in November.LI is a memberof the National ArtsHonor Society. ATHLETICSAt Lyndon Institute, our focus is on helping the student athletebecome a better person, one who has a greater chance for success in life.We are large enough to offer a myriad of activity choices, yet small enough that nearly everyone has an opportunity to participate. Lyndon Institute offers over 40 interscholasticsports, extracurricular clubs and programs.FALL SPORTS– Cheerleading– Cross Country– Field Hockey– Soccer– Football– VolleyballWINTER SPORTS– Alpine Skiing– Nordic Skiing– Cheerleading– Hockey– Basketball– Indoor Track– BowlingSPRING SPORTS– Baseball– Softball– Ultimate– Track– GolfNEARBY RECREATIONLyndon Institute is located 10 minutesfrom Burke Mountain, an international Alpine ski resort andKingdom Trails, an extensive trail network for non-motorized,multi-use recreation activity such as mountain biking (yearround),hiking, Nordic skiing and more.
Arts Department Director: Rebecca McGregor
Athletics Department Director: Paul Wheeler
Notable Achievements: 22 State Championships since 2000
Summary: LI offers an Advanced/Honors Studies Preparation for students who plan on seeking admission to highly competitive universities and who are willing to commit to a more rigorous academic program.Lyndon Institute offers 19 AP Courses.A system of advisors and counselors in both the academic program and the boarding program assures that every student is paired with a counselor who can advise on college and career choices.
Department Director: Kasey Potter
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 80.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Dan Stahler (Class of 1992) Wildlife Biologist for the National Park Service
Judi St. Hilaire (Class of 1977) Olympic Runner
Andrew Johnson (Class of 1996) Olympic Skiier (two times)
Rodney Taylor (Class of 1964) Award-Winning Surgeon
Judge Dana Wakefield (Class of 1964) First blind judge in Colorado
Gen. Michael Boera (Class of 1977) Two Star U.S. General
Moses Pendleton (Class of 1967) Founder of Pilobolus
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