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Students come to the Mountain School from all over the country, from public and private schools. They have one thing in common: they all want to be here.
Imagine a class of 6 to 16 students around one table, becoming better writers, thinkers, and scientists. The Mountain School is a culture of collaborative thinking among students, and between students and faculty. Most teachers have been at the Mountain School for a decade or longer. Our students are guided by talented, experienced teachers who care.
Most of our courses are integrated and interdisciplinary. We also strive for a smooth academic transition, ensuring that each student is fully prepared to reenter the curriculum of the home school.
Academic Courses
Students take five academic classes for full credit. English and Environmental Science are required, and students take three of the following: math, language, U.S. History, Physics, Chemistry (spring only), Humanities and Studio Art. Every student participates in our Outdoor Program which counts as a Phys. Ed credit. We offer only subjects at the Honors or AP level.
Because our forty-five students come from over thirty different schools, this diversity of voices helps to make class discussions dynamic and engaging. Mountain School classes are small and interactive, with an emphasis on effective public speaking, collaborative problem-solving, and experiential learning—much of it outdoors. Classes range in size from two to sixteen, with an average class size of eight.
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