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Saxtons River, Vermont, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Here, students are free to unfurl and be their true selves while they discover their best selves: puck-shooting painters, math whizzes-turned-thespians, fashion-designing equestrian chemists, all-AP snowboarding cellists.
Vermont Academy is rooted in Vermont values: independence, ingenuity, resilience, sustainability, and a love of the outdoors. We are the boarding school for students who didn't think they would like boarding school. Students are encouraged to explore, to tinker, and to innovate. They benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, a robust advising program, top-notch learning skills support, and over 120 courses. Twenty-five percent of students are international, with 13 countries represented.
Located on 450 acres of hills and forests in southern Vermont, VA offers unparalleled outdoor opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, crew, and nearby skiing and snowboarding at some of New England’s best ski areas. Vermont Academy competes in the NEPSAC and Lakes Region leagues and offers over 20 sports, five playing fields, six tennis courts, and a hockey rink.
One of the strengths of Vermont Academy is that its students embrace both the arts and athletics. We have students who are, for example, playing D1 basketball after successful seasons at Vermont Academy and who were also recognized as writers and artists, having earned accolades at the regional and state levels.
Through our Global Programs, students have the opportunity to spend a trimester abroad in Spain, Chile, or China. Faculty members travel with students and teach courses abroad, creating a seamless academic experience while giving students invaluable cross-cultural exposure.
Two and a half hours from Boston and four hours from New York, Vermont Academy is a place where students say that they feel free to express themselves, try new things, take risks, and grow. Our students thrive on a small campus that is truly a family, where their teachers and advisors become mentors, second parents, and role models. Our education is handcrafted to meet students' diverse needs and to follow where their creative and entrepreneurial spirits lead them.
Vermont Academy provides students with a transformative education--in the classroom and in the great Vermont outdoors--that prepares them to thrive in college and in life.
10 Long WalkSaxtons River, Vermont, USA 05154 (802) 869-6200
Director of Admissions: David Hodgson Admissions Phone:(802) 869-6229Fax:802-869-6242 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vermontacademy.org
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Summary: By providing a supportive community and close, personal attention to its students, Vermont Academy develops confident, active learners and respectful citizens.
Department Director: Susan Schmitt
Average Class Size: 10
Full Time Teachers: 42
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Trimester
Saturday Classes: Some
Number of AP Courses Offered: 14
Notable Achievements: Global Studies Program in China, Chile, and Spain, STEM Program for all students, MAPS program for all advisory groups
Summary: Vermont Academy creates the perfect setting to live and learn, because 85 percent of the faculty live on or near campus. Our dedicated instructors wear many hats, from teacher and coach, to dorm parent, advisor, and ultimately, mentor. Learning takes place in and out of the classroom, and these are lessons of life.
Department Director: Jon Edwards
Number of Dorms: 9
Average Students Per Dorm: 20
No. of Girls Dorms: 4
No. of Boys Dorms: 5
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Other
Summary: Since Vermont Academy is primarily a boarding school, the residential life program is an integral part of our students’ lives. Living with peers, as well as teachers, on a daily basis, strengthens the relationships within our community. Our twelve residences range in size from small houses that accommodate as few as five students to larger halls housing as many as 60 students. Whether you live in a small dorm or large, all of them offer a safe and comfortable “home-away-from-home” atmosphere that encourages respect, personal responsibility, cooperation and teamwork. Apartments adjoining each hallway house faculty and their families.Our student proctors, who are elected student leaders, help to maintain a healthy and productive living situation and act as liaisons between the faculty living and working in the dorm and the students. Each dorm comes together as a group on a regular basis to discuss and focus on social issues, healthy lifestyles and effective decision making.The Dean of Students oversees the residential program, and works closely with all proctors, dorm parents, class deans, the student activities director, and Health and Counseling Services. Together, they seek to support a healthy and rich dorm life for boarding students, helping their experience to be comfortable and as family-style as possible.
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Summary: At Vermont Academy we believe that every student, regardless of ability or experience, should have the opportunity to participate in competitive sports. Our athletic programs focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, self-discipline, physical fitness, and fun.
Arts Department Director: Steve Cady
Athletics Department Director: Chris Davidson
Notable Achievements: Several high profile graduates playing D1 sports, Musicals and plays throughout the year, 30 km of xc-skiing, running, biking trails
Summary: At Vermont Academy we enjoy helping our students tap their potential as scholars, athletes, artists, and humanists, and are committed to helping them communicate their strengths, passions, and ideas. We strive to help our students find the colleges that match their abilities and interests and where they can be successful. From the moment they join our close-knit community we work closely with our students to determine the right balance of academic challenge and extracurricular activity to serve them well on the road ahead.
Department Director: Ann Atkins
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 99.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Will Curtis (Class of 1938) Author, Naturalist
Lee Stanley (Class of 1961) Film Producer
Joe Perry (Class of 1969) Aerosmith Guitarist
Jim MacLaren (Class of 1981) 2005 ESPY Award Winner
Florence Sabin (Class of 1889) Medical Pioneer
"I knew I wanted to go to college, just not where. Vermont allowed me another year to improve my SAT scores and decide which college was the best fit for me. The college counseling program was an indispensable help during my college search and application process. In my conflict resolution class we
-Scott Buckley, Class of 2002,
"Coming to VA was the best thing for me. It opened a lot of doors and opened my eyes to what is possible."
-Kevin Bernard, Class of 1976,
Summary: Vermont Academy offers the following Summer Programs:--Global Leadership Summer Symposium (for rising 7th through 12th graders)--Atletico de Madrid Soccer Camp (for ages 10-18)
Department Director: Ricardo Carreno
July 09, 2018 to July 26, 2018
Our Global Leadership Summer Symposium is an academic and global leadership program for rising 7th through 12th grade students from around the world. The program includes leadership development and cross-cultural experiences as well as athletics and arts.
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2018 Tuition: $2,750-3750 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
July 30, 2018 to August 03, 2018
This summer, Vermont Academy will host an Atletico de Madrid soccer camp, led by official coaches of the Atletico de Madrid Academy. Open to 100 players, this coed camp will give 10- to 18-year old players an unparalleled opportunity for world-class soccer training and coaching.
Registration Deadline: June 01, 2018 Tuition: $599-1295 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
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