St. Monica-st. Michael School vs. Orchard Valley Waldorf School
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School Overview
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Overview
Saint Monica - St. Michael School is an educational community that is committed to a quality Christian education for our students.
Our school is dedicated to encouraging all students to achieve their potential through social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical interaction and to assist them in the development of their faith in Christ.
We are committed to assisting parents in fulfilling their obligations for the Christian formation and education of their children.
We work to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of Christian values, and an understanding of the Roman Catholic tradition.
We consider the school an integral part of the parish and the people it serves and a vital force for preparing our students to become contributing members of the church community. Saint Monica School is an independent school approved by the Vermont State School Board.
It has provided quality Catholic education since 1927. Students in preschool through grade 8 experience a wide curriculum from religion and core academic subjects to foreign languages and technology.
Orchard Valley School is a Developing Waldorf School located in East Montpelier on 55 acres of land.
The Grace Farm campus serves nursery through Grade 7. Grade 8 will be offered in 2007-2008.
A satelite mixed kindergarden program is offered at the Child's Garden Campus in Montpelier for ages 3-6.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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2003
Students Body
Total Students
119 students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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16
Pre-K Students
14
29
Kindergarten Students
12
15
Grade 1 Students
9
7
Grade 2 Students
15
7
Grade 3 Students
11
7
Grade 4 Students
15
8
Grade 5 Students
14
3
Grade 6 Students
15
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Grade 7 Students
10
-
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
12 teachers
Average Class Size
12
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants and Navy School Logo Shirt)
(Khaki pants and Navy School Logo Shirt)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$6,800
Tuition Notes
PreK Tuition is $6900/Year
Catholics Tuition is $5000/Year
Non-Catholics Tuition is $6000/Year
Tuition Assistance is available
For Grades 1 to 7.
% on Financial Aid
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50%
Admissions Director
Brenda Buzzell
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Admissions Associate
Ashley Dunlea
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, cross country team, Drama Club
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