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King George School [website] 2684 King George Farm Rd Sutton, VT 05867 USA | |
| Phone: | (800) 218-5122 |
| Ages: | 13-19 |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Description: | Nestled in the scenic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, the King George School is a private, therapeutic, college-preparatory high school that embraces a student-centered approach to educating teens who have unique or alternative learning styles and attention difficulties in the classroom. By integrating a strong academic and arts curriculum with innovative clinical services and a dynamic student life program, the King George School strives to meet the academic and therapeutic needs for students seeking admission to college. |
| Director Name: | Mary Ellen Reice at ext 106 |
| Enroll Info: | The King George School is a private, year- round therapeutic college preparatory boarding school located on 300 acres in Vermont’s pastoral Northeast Kingdom. We operate on a two-semester system with rolling admissions for teenage boys and girls, ages 13-19 (grades 9-12). Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. All applications are thoroughly reviewed by the Admissions Committee comprised of the Admissions Director, Academic Dean, Clinical Director, and Director of Student Life. |
| Student Profile: | Creative - often displaying skill or interest in the arts or another area. Our students have generally experienced difficulties in traditional public or private school environments, and are in need of a school both structured and supportive in order to resume their academic and personal success. |
| Academics: | The King George School offers a challenging college preparatory program that contains the full scope and sequence of curricula to prepare a student for admission to college. The disciplines represented in this curriculum include: Humanities (English and Social Studies), Math and Sciences, Arts, Foreign Language, and Health and Wellness. Credit for coursework is based on the Carnegie Unit formula of one credit representing the successful completion of coursework consisting of no less than 120 instructional hours. The goal of this curriculum is to enable our students to earn acceptance to college and to obtain the emotional proficiency to function as healthy, independent young adults. Learning Support The King George School supports students who have unique or alternative learning styles and attentional difficulties in the classroom. Our academic faculty assists students in developing organization, learning strategies, and other techniques that will maximize their learning potential. Our modified block schedule provides opportunities for differentiated instruction which enables us to identify areas of academic weakness so that remediation can occur prior to the rigors of college academics. Through the integration of clinical services, academic support, artistic exploration, and dynamic student life activities, students are provided a unique educational experience. Small Class Size The average teacher to student ratio in academic classes is 1:6 with no academic class exceeding 1:12. Small class sizes provide students the opportunity for individual instruction, attention, and assessment. This student-centered focus reignites their passion for learning. College Planning King George School employs a college counselor to guide students in researching potential colleges and completing college admissions applications. The counselor assists students in scheduling ACT and SAT prep courses, and schedules the students into the appropriate test dates. For families who have retained the services of an educational consultant, the college counselor works closely with them to assist the student in preparing applications and admissions essays. College Acceptance 90% of the students who apply to college while enrolled at the King George School are accepted into two or four-year colleges or universities. Click here for a list of colleges accepting King George School students. The College Experience King George School students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® courses, and if they have achieved their high school diploma while attending the King George School, they also have the opportunity to take classes at Lyndon State College, a member of the Vermont State College system. In addition to receiving college credit, students are introduced to the college life experience. This provides an opportunity for students to receive support and guidance as they prepare to transition to college. |
| Activities: | By learning and living in a naturally beautiful and rural setting, King George School students participate in a wide range of social and recreational activities including: hiking, soccer, yoga, rock and ice climbing, skiing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Physical exercise is integrated into the Student Life program to promote a healthy lifestyle. In addition to physical activities, students share time with each other in the Student Center participating in table and board games, movies, and group activities. Off-campus activities are provided throughout the year. Cultural excursions to museums, theaters, arts festivals, and local colleges and universities provide enrichment opportunities. The King George School is close to Catamount Arts, Lyndon State College, the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, the University of Vermont, and Dartmouth College. We also strive to take advantage of the natural environment by skiing at Burke Mountain and hiking and climbing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. |
| Counseling: | At the King George School we fervently believe that every moment in the life of a student has the potential to be therapeutic and transformative. Through the integration of innovative clinical services, alternative educational approaches, a dynamic student life program, and participation in the arts, our students consistently graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as healthy young adults. The clinical staff at King George School are highly experienced and dedicated individuals who are master’s and doctoral-level trained professionals. Students receive ongoing individual and group therapy, milieu therapy, and 12-step programs where needed. The team works with each student and their family to develop an individualized Integrated Development Plan (IDP). The IDP team facilitates treatment planning and coordination to support the student’s overall success. Our integrative model consistently produces positive therapeutic outcomes Clinical Highlights Master’s clinicians Weekly individual therapy Weekly Resiliency Therapy Group therapy addressing: Grief/Loss, Life Skills, Anger Management, Adoption, Social Skills and Transition Planning 12-step and psycho-educational groups for substance abuse Bi-weekly consultation with families On-campus parent workshops Individualized family therapy Health Services The King George School contracts with an independent board-certified psychiatrist who visits campus once per week to provide clinical services and medication management to students. Fees for these services are incremental to tuition. |
| Campus: | The daily schedule at King George School is thoughtfully structured to promote academic success, personal growth, and physical well-being. Our beautiful campus and curriculum integrates academics, clinical treatment, and a dynamic student life program. |
| Family Involvement: | Family Involvement Program King George School families often choose to participate in our Family Involvement Program. This multi-faceted program for parents includes family therapy, bi-weekly contact with the therapists, on-campus parent workshops, regional parent forums and transition groups for our graduating students and their families. Families work with the clinical staff during a student’s initial 30-day orientation to evaluate the needs of the family and to develop an individual clinical plan for the student. Parent Workshops Over the course of the school year, parents are invited to attend workshops on campus. We have offered workshops for families and parents on topics such as family resiliency, family communications, understanding generational patterns of addictive behaviors, adoption issues, and transition planning. |
| Length of Stay: | A minimum of four academic terms, including one summer term. |
| Philosophy: | Inspire adolescents to reach their full potential as passionate learners responsible community members and resillient individuals |
| Financial Assistance: | The school works with several financial aid organizations, and can advise parents on securing financial assistance. |
| Tuition/Costs: | Call Admissions office to get updated tuition information |
| Specialties: | The King George School began with the dream of guiding young people in celebrating creativity, identifying their inner passions and becoming life-long learners who honor and value the human experience. This dream has become a reality as we look toward completing our fifth year (2003)as a school where all involved are nurtured and supported, find tolerance for difference and uniqueness, and seek both wisdom and knowledge in pursuit of life. Enrollment at the King George School is strictly voluntary, and students enrolled at the school must agree to be part of a drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free environment. |
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