Academics
Craftsbury Schools offers a comprehensive K-12 education program. The high school program includes instruction in Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and English comparable to neighboring schools, and also offers a range of electives in the Arts, Physical Education, Spanish (the only foreign language offered at the school), and so forth. Recently Craftsbury Academy began a partnership with Virtual High School, which allows students access to broad range of online elective courses.
Craftsbury Academy also has a strong tradition of whole-school learning. In September classes hike local mountains, reaching the summit as a group to build class identity and self confidence. In January and February students participate in the CAPE (Craftsbury Academy Physical Education) program, which gives students various options for off campus physical education opportunities, including ice skating, downhill or cross country skiing, broom ball, and so forth. In May and June students participate in Thematics, a hands-on learning program that explores sustainability related themes, such as watersheds and open spaces. Thematics activities include day trips and occasionally overnight experiences. These activities are complemented by school traditions such as Autumnfest, Winter Carnival, and Memorial Day Celebrations.
Craftsbury Schools typically scores near the state average on standardized testing.
A seventh grader won the state spelling bee in 2010 and advanced to the national competition.
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