• Handbooks and Program of Study
  • 2012-2013 Elementary Student Handbook (PDF)
  • 2012-2013 Middle School and High School Student Handbook (PDF)
  • 2012-2013 High School Program of Studies

THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF CONCORD SCHOOL

Concord School, located in a small rural town in Vermont, educates children from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.  At Concord School close social interaction among students and teachers and maximize the opportunities for academic achievement.  These close, active relationships promote school spirit and a special bonding within the community.  With this background in mind, the community, administration, and the staff of Concord School support a positive environment which:

At Concord School we believe that…

• Education is the shared responsibility of home, school, and the community.
• Open communication within the school and community play an important role in developing and maintaining positive attitudes towards education.
• Curriculum and instruction should meet the needs of all students, taking into account all learning styles and abilities.
• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• A positive, respectful, and safe environment promotes student learning.
• A student’s self esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
• Great things happen when home, school, and community are united.

THE CONCORD SCHOOL COMMUNITY COMPACT (Required by Title I)

CONCORD SCHOOL PERSONNEL

For our students’ success we will:

• provide a safe and effective learning environment.
• establish and maintain lines of communication between school and home.
• comply with district and state policies and regulations.
• promote high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement.
• provide opportunities for every student to be successful.
• promote student responsibility for behavior and actions.
• model the behaviors set forth in the student handbook.

MISSION STATEMENT

We believe that all students should have opportunities for individual success in a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment, instilling the desire to learn in every child.  We are committed to a progressive approach while striving for individual excellence in a rapidly changing technological world.