EXPECTATIONS AND COMMITMENTS          

We welcome you and encourage you to visit the Stevens School --tour the building, spend time in the classrooms, meet our faculty and students.

We recommend that prospective students experience at least half a day at the school. During this time, students should feel free to participate fully in classroom activities.

Once we have received your completed application, we will arrange an interview. We'll talk with the student and the parents both individually and together to discuss the commitments we ask you to make so you will succeed at the Stevens School.

We encourage you to learn more about the Stevens School before applying. To receive an information packet about the school:

• Use the online request form
• Or call us at 802-592-3194

Expectations

The school requires a personal commitment from the student and the student's family. In turn, the school dedicates itself to academic excellence, joy in learning, responsible citizenship, and personal growth. The school will make every effort to:

• Promote a safe learning environment by insisting on respectful and courteous behavior.
• Maintain a high academic standard designed to enable students to succeed in learning.
• Involve parents in their children's education, keeping all lines of communication open.
• Encourage the student to find and enjoy meaningful interactions with the school, civic community, and global community.
• Offer a challenging and supportive learning environment.

In return the student promises to do his or her best to:

• Arrive at school prepared to learn (on time, rested, fed, with completed homework and necessary books and equipment).
• Participate fully in his or her education (read, think, discuss, listen, work, share, and confer with teachers to set appropriate goals).
• Support all students and the school by demonstrating respect for self, for others, and for learning.

The parents or guardians of this student commit themselves to:

• Supporting the student as he or she works to keep these promises.
• Communicating openly with the school about academic, social or family concerns.
• Attending school events and activities whenever possible.