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ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA |
| Three unique qualities of the school, in addition to the high quality of education, in a caring and supportive environment:
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Advanced Placement (AP): |
21 Advanced Placement Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, United States History, European History, United States Government and Politics, Psychology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science A: JAVA, Biology, Chemistry, Physics B, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Environmental Science, Studio Art: Drawing, French Language, Spanish Language, Japanese Language and Culture, Music Theory |
Special subjects offered: |
Four-level STeM engineering courses, career and technical education programs, senior Capstone, English As A Second Language (ESL), Psychology, Environmental Science, Five Languages, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus and Applied Calculus The Colwell Center for Global Understanding at the Academy supports programs and activities that foster global education. The Colwell Center partners with Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs on several programs to expose students to professionals and scholars in the field of foreign affairs. |
Languages: |
Spanish, French, Japanese, Latin, Chinese |
Computer (courses): |
Digital Graphics and Design, Drafting, Architectural Illustration and Pre-Engineering, Computer Certification (A+ and Network), Web Design |
Arts (special choir, drama etc.): |
The Charles Hosmer Center for the Arts provides outstanding facilities for over 40 courses including Acting, Photography, Stagecraft, Drawing, Painting, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Intaglio Printmaking, Ceramics, Sculpture, Videography, Music, Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Modern Dance and Popular Dance |
Sports: |
American Football, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Indoor Track, Baseball, Golf, Softball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extra curricular activities (clubs): |
Over 60 clubs and activities, including but not limited to, Academy Theatre, Band, Badminton, Chinese, Chess, Community Service, Creative Writing, Dance, Dynamic Youth Mentors, Environmental Club, French, FBLA, Geek Alliance, Human Rights Alliance, Intaglio, Lyceum, Math League, Model UN, National Honor Society, Recycling, Scholars Bowl, STeM, Student Government, Woodworking, Yoga, and more... |
Weekend Activities: |
Weekend trips to Boston (3 hours), Montreal (2 hours), and Burlington (1.5 hours). Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where St. Johnsbury resides, has been designated a National Geographic Geotourism site for the extensive natural resources available including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, skiing and scenic beauty. Shopping, dining, movie theatre, science museum, and other cultural activities are within walking distance of the resident dorms. |
Grades: Teacher-student-ratio: Average class size: Boarding-day-student-ratio: Number of students: Number of students in 11th grade: Boy-girl-ratio: Percentage of International Students: |
9-12 1:8 12 1:3 956 288 1:1 18% |
Dress code: |
Boys: tie (business type) Girls: business type, no blue jeans |
Tuition: |
US$ 41,200.- (School Year: 2010/2011) |
Tuition Refund Plan: |
Yes |
Credit card payments allowed: |
Yes |
Additional costs: |
US$ 100/month for personal things |
Summer School: |
Yes July-August (six weeks) Tuition: US$ 5,600 |
Webseite: |
www.stjohnsburyacademy.org |
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(The information is for the school year of 2010/2011– there can be changes for the following school year 2011/2012 - no responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information) |
