The Putney School
Putney
Vermont
United States
Overview
The Putney School is an independent day and boarding high school on a working dairy farm in Putney, Vt. It was founded in 1935 and for more than 85 years has been at the forefront of the progressive school movement, believing people learn best by doing. Through experiential and project-based learning, a unique work program, robust arts offerings and plentiful clubs, sports and extracurricular activities, students are encouraged to think for themselves, invent, design, experiment, compose, write, build and chase down new ideas. With a mission to create active, critical thinkers and members of a democratic society, Putney’s goal is not to merely convey information but to engage students in the learning process so they become makers of their own education.
Academics
Department Director Kate Knopp
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers:
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Writing Center
English
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Composition
- Journalism
History
- Asian History
- European History
- United States History
- World History
- African History
- Art History
- Latin American History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Cantonese
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
- English as a Second Language
Religion / Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human Geography
- World Issues
- International Relations
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Ornithology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Engineering
- Life Science
- Computer Science
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Principles of Arranging
- Recording
- Songwriting
- Music Production
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fiber Arts
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Metal
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Textiles
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Weaving
- Woodworking
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Theater History
- Blacksmithing
- Multimedia
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Semester/Year Off-Campus
- Physical Education
- Student Council
Distinctive or New Programs
Integrated Curricula
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms:
Average Students Per Dorm:
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Technology Center
- Soccer Field
- Dance Studio
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Turf Fields
- Equestrian Facilities
- Cross Country Trails
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fiber Arts
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Metal
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Textiles
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Weaving
- Woodworking
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Theater History
- Blacksmithing
- Multimedia
Interscholastic Sports
Recreational Sports
Graduates
Summer Programs
Summary: Putney Summer Arts offers unique summer workshops for teens and adults, welcoming a diverse community of students to live and create on our beautiful hillside campus in southern Vermont.
Department Director: Tom Howe
Summer Workshops for Teens
Description: 4 Weeks to Create and Connect Through Art At Putney, we stress the importance of practice and exploration in art making rather than focusing on portfolio building. We know that finding the joy in making art and discovering a personal voice will organically lead to a portfolio that is an authentic representation of the student’s passion and skill. At the end of each summer, students leave Putney with a diverse body of work that is representative of their growth and experiences. At Putney we grow as a community and as artists. Workshops are designed for students at all levels of experience and focus on each student’s individual trajectory. Students select two workshops as their main focus, and each workshop meets for three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon.
Director: Tom Howe
Application Deadline:
Start Date: July 2, 2022
End Date: July 29, 2022
Tuition From: 8350
Tuition To: 8700
Website: https://www.putneyschool.org/summer/summer-workshops-teens/
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Summer Workshops for Adults
Description: Deepen Your Knowledge of Your Craft: A fun, hands-on professional development opportunity We offer a variety of one-week intensive arts workshops that appeal to adults of all ages. Our workshops provide the guidance, time and space you need to deepen your knowledge and complete individual work. Workshops are typically held on campus the second week of August. Each studio will meet with their instructor for 8 hours daily. Studios will remain open 24/7 for independent work through the evening. We invite you to create and collaborate through workshops and studio time with our accomplished faculty, using our many well-equipped arts studios.
Director: Tom Howe
Application Deadline:
Start Date: August 7, 2022
End Date: August 13, 2022
Tuition From: 900
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.putneyschool.org/summer/summer-workshops-for-adults/
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available:
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 163
Total Day: 54
Total Enrollment: 217
Boys: 88
Girls: 129
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code:
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $71,500
5-Day Boarding: $71,500
Day Tuition Fee: $42,400
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 36%
Average Awarded: $
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: John Barrengos
Admissions Phone: 802 387 6201
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.putneyschool.org
Nearby Schools
- Northfield Mount Hermon School - 22mi / 36 km
- Dublin School - 25mi / 41 km
- Stoneleigh-Burnham School - 26mi / 42 km
- Bement School - 31mi / 49 km
- Deerfield Academy - 31mi / 50 km
- Buxton School - 39mi / 62 km
