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- EIN 03-0275055
- (802) 388-3498
- 1469 Exchange St Middlebury VT 05753-1186 USA
- bridgeschoolvermont.org
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Causes: Education, Primary & Elementary Schools
Mission: The bridge school is a state-approved independent elementary school located in beautiful middlebury, vermont. Small by design, bridge school accepts up to 38 k-6 students annually to ensure that students build strong relationships with peers, teachers and the bridge school community.
Programs: The bridge school values respect for the individual within an environment of kindness, collaboration and joint exploration. We create this environment by offering mixed-age classes, daily academic choices for students, and the arts. The following four core values guide bridge schools distinct educational program, and serve as a foundation for the ongoing enrichment of our learning community: 1) personal excellence: we offer a variety of opportunities for children to flourish throughout each day, ranging from core academic subjects to classes that include visual art, theater, music, and physical education. Our goal is for students to recognize their own growth and progress in all areas, including social and emotional development. 2) respect for children: we strive to support children as they develop their personal connection with their own learning process. We want our interactions with students to be a model of respectful communication. 3) engaged and passionate learners: bridge school teachers are expected and encouraged to continually nurture their passions, interests, and teaching skills in order to engage their students in the learning process. 4) caring community: the bridge school is an intentional community of families seeking individualized education for their children in a supportive and nurturing environment. Each child is encouraged and challenged as a learner while being cherished and respected as a child.