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Welcome
to our "small school" of 90 students in grades K-6! |
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Deborah M. Leggott, Principal
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Logo by Donnel Barnum VERMONT SCHOOL SUCCESS FACTS: "For the second consecutive year,Vermont holds on to the top of Morgan Quinto Press's education rankings as the nation's SMARTEST STATE! Vermont has earned this distinction by demonstrating a strong commitment to students and teachers, an emphasis on excellence in the classroom and support for efficient public schools." * *Morgan Quinto Press, 2006, an independent private research and publishing company. Highly Qualified Teachers 90% of Vermont teachers in core academic classes are "Highly Qualified", a federal designation indicating that an educator is competently trained. |
More Early Readers Vermont 2nd graders are reading at their highest level ever. The Vermont Developmental Reading Assessment shows that:
Education Cost Growth Slowing 95% of school budgets passed on the first vote in 2008, approving budget increases of less than 4.5% for the second consecutive year.
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......MORE SUCCESS: 2007 VT NAEP Results: The National Assessment of Educational Progress compares academic achievement across states, and consistently ranks VT in the upper echelon of success. In fact, Vermont's NAEP Proficiency ranks 4th best in the nation in achievement and achievement gains. VERMONT 4TH Graders:
*Editorial Projects in Educational Research Center
Music and the Arts Three Vermont schools have won Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Distinction awards since 2001
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We have a teacher per grade and many special teachers (art, music, physical education, guidance counselor). Our historic school house is the oldest, continuously functioning school in Vermont. In 1989, an addition was built, which added six classrooms, a multipurpose room with stage, library/media center and kitchen. Our dedicated veteran teachers work collaboratively to create a vibrant school community. Visit our classroom web pages to see the exciting work our students are doing!
Vision:
The Townshend Elementary School learning environment is exciting because it both challenges and nurtures every student, while celebrating individuality, creativity and the concept of excellence.
Mission:
Each student will experience the fulfillment of mastery in reading, writing and mathematics. Their educational experiences will make them believe in themselves as learners. Their ability to express themselves creatively will be nurtured through the arts. Their experiences at Townshend Elementary School will enhance their growth as a whole child.