Vermont Academy Viewbook 2013

HI. WELCOME

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visited several private boarding schools in

touring

vermont academy. after

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meeting With the admissions staff kneW that the spectrum of programs

academic, athletic, and extracurricular

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best suited his

importantly, our son Was excited about the prospect of

attending and living at

va,

an emotion he hadn’t displayed after

o t h e r c a m p u s v i s i t s .” -mike’s dad ’11

Founded in 1876 as a co-educational, college-preparatory boarding and day school, Vermont Academy has always been a leader in the field of education. Our 500-acre campus, nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains, is the ideal location to discover individual talents and develop the creative problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills needed for success in college and in life. Our students are active participants with generous spirits, always striving for their personal best as they support their peers to do the same. They are of solid character, respectful of themselves and others, with a strong work ethic and compassion for those around them, working interdependently in a thriving community.

LOFTY

IDEALS?

YOU

B E T.

HOW

D O O U R S T U D E N T S D E V E L O P T H E S E Q UA L I T I E S ?

FOLLOWING A ROADMAP SHAPED BY OUR

CORE BELIEFS. THESE

THE

PROCESS BEGINS BY

A R E T H E T E N E T S W E L I V E B Y E V E R Y D AY .

Each member of the Vermont Academy community: n

is important, has worth and dignity, and is viewed as an asset;

n

acts with the highest level of honesty and integrity;

n

will grow and develop, and is given the opportunity to do so here;

n

seeks and gives help when appropriate;

n

strives to achieve high and reasonable standards in the pursuit of personal excellence;

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cultivates strengths and seeks to overcome challenges;

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embraces personal and direct interaction to address issues and resolve differences;

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considers the impact of their actions on both the immediate and world community for the benefit of present and future generations.

JUST

B E C A U S E W E H AV E D E S K S

IN OUR CLASSROOMS DOESN’ T MEAN W E A LWAY S U S E T H E M .

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past spring

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i

had the opportunity to travel to

for ten Weeks With

to be one of the best decisions

i

vermont academy. it

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turned out

have ever made and an unforgettable

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santiago

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san pinario monastery,

to visiting the

louvre

sagrada familia cathedral

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in

a l W a y s l e a r n i n g a n d h a v i n g f u n .”

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- m a g d a ’12

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CONDUCT

E XPERIMENTS ON THE BANKS OF THE

P O R C H , P R A C T I C E YO U R

S PA N I S H

S AX T O N S R I V E R ,

WI T H T H E L O C A L S I N

SANTIAG O

A G A I N S T Y O U R C L A S S M AT E ’ S , O R E X P L O R E B E Y O N D T H E

W R I T E P O ET RY O N DE

M I L K Y WAY

COMPOSTELA,

R O B E RT F R O S T ’ S

FRONT

LEGO

R O B OT

T E S T YO U R

F R O M O U R O N - C A M P U S O B S E RVAT O RY .

Through our innovative, hands-on education programs, Vermont Academy gives you every opportunity to connect learning with life. Your education becomes an adventure guided by creative and capable teachers who are committed to involving every student in the learning process. We will meet you where you are, and challenge you to reach the next level. Our AP classes and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curriculum will meet the expectations of the most gifted students, while our outstanding Learning Center staff provides support for those who want it.

C O L L E G E A C C E P TA N C E L I S T BATES COLLEGE BOSTON COLLEGE BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOWDOIN COLLEGE BROWN UNIVERSITY CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY CONNECTICUT COLLEGE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY NEW YORK UNIVERSITY RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SKIDMORE COLLEGE SMITH COLLEGE TRINITY COLLEGE

FROM

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

D ET E R M I N E T H E R I G H T BA L A N C E O F A C A D E M I C C H A L L E N G E A N D E X T R A -

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREW ’S, SCOTLAND UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY WILLIAMS COLLEGE

T H E M O M E N T YO U J O I N O U R C O M MU N I T Y, WE WO R K C A R E F U L LY TO

C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T Y T H AT WI L L S E RV E YO U WE L L O N T H E R O A D A H E A D .

Whether your goal is placement at a world-renowned university or to follow your passion to the college that’s right for you, Vermont Academy’s rigorous academic curriculum and support systems will help you learn the skills for oral and written expression, critical thinking and analysis, active listening, and the cultivation of good instincts – intellectual, creative, athletic, and social. With a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, seminar-style classes, an average class size of 11, a strong advisor system, peer tutoring, and an exceptional learning skills center, Vermont Academy is a place where performance and effort are recognized and where students discover and develop their individual talent.

RE ADY

“t h r o u g h

TO BE TRANSFORMED ?

her experiences at

va, m e r e d i t h

has come to understand

the link betWeen hard Work, dedication, and achievement…three years later she is transformed into someone With a much better understanding of her capabilities, Who holds her head high ready to engage, ready to l e a r n , a n d W a n t i n g t o c o n t r i b u t e .” -meredith’s mom ’11

GO SCARE

“a l e x he

AHE AD.

YOUR SELF A LIT TLE .

spoke of the important role

vermont academy

played in his life.

needed the acceptance, challenge, and mentoring that

steve cady

gave

pursue music.

alex as

va

provided.

the knoWledge, encouragement, and confidence to

p a r e n t s W e c o u l d n o t b e m o r e g r a t e f u l .” -alex’s mom ’09

V I S UA L A RT S ART HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPUTER STUDIO POTTERY STUDIO ART DIGITAL FILMMAKING ADVANCED ART M U S I C A RT S ELECTRONIC MUSIC ELECTRONIC MUSIC INSTRUMENTS MUSIC APPRECIATION MUSIC THEORY SOUND LAB P E R F O R M I N G A RT S DIRECTING CHAMBER ENSEMBLE INSTRUMENTAL, VOCAL LESSONS INTRO TO THEATER JAZZ ENSEMBLE VOCAL ENSEMBLE

DISCOVER

Y O U R O W N C R E AT I V E TA L E N T S T H R O U G H O U R D I V E R S E O F F E R I N G S I N T H E V I S UA L , P E R F O R M I N G ,

A N D S T U D I O A RT S .

WHET HER

A RT I S Y O U R L I F E

–

O R E V E N I F Y O U ’ V E N E V E R H E L D A PA I N T B RU S H

–

YO U ’ L L

F I N D O U R C L A S S E S F U N , C H A L L E N G I N G , A N D R E WA R D I N G .

Our arts faculty provide expertise in many fields of study, and it is their hope that each student will embrace the arts as a life-long interest. Our studios and performing arts center give students the spaces they need to find a voice, take the stage, and play with passion while our beautiful rural campus provides endless inspiration and plenty of space for private work and contemplation.

S P O RT S O F F E R I N G S ALPINE SKIING BASEBALL BASKETBALL CREW CROSS-COUNTRY DANCE EQUESTRIAN FIELD HOCKEY FREESKI GOLF ICE HOCKEY LACROSSE MOUNTAIN BIKING NORDIC SKIING OUTDOOR CHALLENGE ROCK CLIMBING SKI JUMPING SNOWBOARDING SOFTBALL SOCCER TENNIS TRACK & FIELD YOGA

VERMONT ACADEMY

BOASTS AN IMPRESSIVE

23

AT H L E T I C O F F E R I N G S ,

A L L O W I N G O U R S T U D E N T S T O R E C E I V E D E D I C AT E D I N S T R U C T I O N A N D C O A C H I N G , R E G A R D L E S S O F T H E S P O RT O R L E V E L O F C O M P E T I T I O N .

Our coaches are experienced, committed members of the VA faculty, who provide excellent guidance and support to our student-athletes, many of whom go on to attend selective colleges where they excel in both the classroom and on the athletic field.

Our 515-acre campus includes these outstanding athletic facilities: n

8 beautiful playing fields

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Miles of cross country and Nordic trails

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One of the nicest grass playing fields in New England

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An on-campus ski jump and lighted ski hill

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An outdoor track

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A full-enclosed hockey rink with recently renovated locker rooms

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Full gymnasium with climbing wall

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Complete workout facilities

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Six tennis courts

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Access to nearby world-class ski mountains (Okemo, Stratton, Bromley)

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Use of Winchester Stables for the equestrian team.

WO R K

“v ermont a cademy ’ s

H A R D , P L AY H A R D . . .

coaching staff demonstrates not only a passion for

their sports , but also an interest in the lives of their athletes . moment

i

stepped foot on campus ,

i

Was hooked .

caring , and the layout of the campus put

va

t he

f rom

the

people are genuinely

at the top of my list .”

- casey ’14

BUT

WE K NOW HOW

TO REL AX TOO.

“a t v e r m o n t a c a d e m y , i va

made friendships that Will last forever.

not only prepared me for life,

i

h a d t h e t i m e o f m y l i f e .” -p a u l i n a ’08

SOMETIMES

T H E S I M P L E T H I N G S I N L I F E A R E T H E M O S T I M P O R TA N T . . .

Kicking back in your dorm room with friends might be the perfect way to relax on an occasional Sunday afternoon.

But if you’re looking for more, you’ve got options. Vermont’s Green Mountains offer some of the best mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding in the Northeast. We schedule several off-campus trips and on-campus activities each weekend and the entire community looks forward to our traditional annual events like Hayes Days Orientation, Mountain Day, Winter Carnival, Earth Day and Spring Fling.

Our school is a close-knit community where 85% of our faculty live on campus with their families, so you could always check in with them for extra help on the weekend. Or...did we mention our on-campus lighted snow park?

YOU ’RE

DETERMINED TO FIND

T H E S C H O O L T H AT ’ S R I G H T F O R Y O U .

W E ’ R E D E T E R M I N E D T O H E L P. C O M E V I S I T.

“i

Would not be the student

i

from study skills to life skills.

am today if it Weren’t for

i

va. e v e r y t h i n g

am ever thankful to my boarding school

i n t h e g r e e n m o u n t a i n s W h i c h t a u g h t m e s o m u c h .” - Zach ’06 (usc ’10)

At Vermont Academy, we devote ourselves to creating confident and independent learners through close personal attention in a unique Vermont environment.

QUICK

FA C T S :

VERMONT ACADEMY

Founded: 1876 Coeducational: yes Student population: 250 +/Average class size: 11 Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 % boarding: 67 % day: 33 Location: Saxtons River, VT

P.O. Box 500 10 Long Walk Saxtons River, VT 05154 802-869-6229 (fax) 802-869-6242 www.vermontacademy.org info@vermontacademy.org

D I S TA N C E

AND DRIVING TIME FROM:

New York City: 227 miles; 4 hours Hartford: 112 miles; 1 hour 30 minutes Boston: 117 miles; 2 hours 30 minutes Montreal: 225 miles; 4 hours 7 minutes

THE

B E S T WAY T O L E A R N A B O U T

VERMONT ACADEMY

I S T O V I S I T.

Tours are offered year-round and can be scheduled by calling 802-869-6229 or sending an e-mail to admissions@vermontacademy.org.

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Y O U L I K E M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N ?

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