Why The Village School?

Students Are Our First Priority: “TVS is willing to work with parents and students to achieve excellence in academics, as well as values, while addressing the various learning styles and individual needs of its students.” ~TVS Parent

Teachers and staff are committed.: “Because of the caring, dedicated experienced teachers who go above and beyond for our children!” ~TVS Parent

Curriculum is developed to encourage students’ curiosity. “I send my child because she continues to have positive growth as an individual in mind, spirit and body. She thrives in the atmosphere and the VS curriculum that is present daily." ~TVS Parent

Christian values are nurtured: “We attend The Village School for an excellent academic education in a loving christian environment." ~TVS Parent

Integrated approach to learning shapes the whole child. “We love the outside-of-the-box, hands on, multiple intelligence approach that our kids experience at The Village School. It makes learning fun.” ~TVS Parent

Leaders are created through cooperative learning experiences. “Safe and caring place for my child to develop into a character-driven intelligent young adult who can solve problems creatively and think independently.” ~TVS Parent

Students discover their passions through academics, athletics and performing arts. “We attend The Village School because our children are encouraged to become the people they were meant to be.” ~TVS Parent

Why independent schools?

The goal of choosing a school is to match a child’s abilities, interests, and needs with the most appropriate educational setting. Independent schools have unique missions, philosophies and core values. Independent schools offer your child opportunities and experiences not typically found in public schools. Students are not taught to a test and their excitement about learning follows them throughout their life. The right school for any child is the one that can best meet the needs of that child. This decision may be made at the beginning of your child’s educational career or even in “midstream”. If you decide at any point in your child's educational experience that your child is not thriving, we encourage you to learn more about TVS.

Independent or public school...what’s the difference?

Public schools, funded by the state, are available free of charge for every child. There are many public school options, including traditional, fundamental, magnet and charter schools. Public schools adhere to a set curriculum and all students participate in annual state standardized testing.
Independent schools may be secular or religious and may be based on a particular educational philosophy. They are governed by a board of trustees that is solely responsible for the school and are independently funded, mostly through tuition. Independent schools are characterized by strong academics, adherence to quality standards, autonomy in choosing curriculum and adherence to school mission.

What is the relationship between the independent school, teacher and parents?

Independent schools adhere to a “triangle” approach to education - student, family, and school. These three are linked together to ensure a solid education for each child. Parents are considered integral to the success of their child. Regular communication, including parent-teacher conferences, online progress reports, newsletters, and parent portals are the norm in an independent school. Parents are encouraged to be active participants in the life of the school. Schools typically have a wealth of volunteer opportunities in and outside of the classroom where your involvement will be welcomed.

When is the best time to send my child to an independent school? Elementary, Middle, or Upper School?

To fully benefit from an independent school education, the optimal time for a child to enroll is junior kindergarten or kindergarten, while continuing in a similar school community through graduation. Independent elementary or lower schools typically provide students with a solid academic base and study skills that will be beneficial for a lifetime. Middle schools usually focus on the emerging young adults; many schools have advisory or character education programs to guide students through the transitional stage. Independent upper schools generally provide rigorous academic work, opportunities for leadership, service-learning in the community and athletics and opportunities for strong college placement guidance.

What can I expect from teachers in an independent school?

Faculty who choose to teach at an independent school are passionate about children and committed to excellence in their subject areas. They understand the value of forming relationships with students and working with students in many capacities (classroom, teacher, club sponsor, coach, advisor). They value the autonomy they are given in the creation and implementation of curriculum that both meets the school mission and engages students. Teachers value the parent/teacher/student relationship and welcome parent input.

The Village School is an Independent School...

Independent schools are governed by their own board of trustees. They are financed by tuition payments, charitable contributions, and the annual fund, receiving no government funding. They adhere to rigorous accreditation standards. What does this mean for parents, students and The Village School?

We have the freedom to develop our own one-of-a-kind curriculum, allowing for enormous variety and creativity in teaching, course content, and the ability to tailor and accelerate classes according to the needs of our students.
We establish very high standards for faculty based on our educational philosophy as we are not dictated to by state guidelines.
We are selective. We shape our learning community by choosing students and families who place a high value on an excellent education and faculty and administrators who best fit our mission and value.
We make the choice to have small class sizes, focus closely on each individual child’s strengths and challenges and foster meaningful relationships between students and faculty.

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