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Student Earns Writing Award from Hunger Free Vermont

 

Reflections on Junior Class Global Connections

The Power of Travel

How do we measure the power of a Compass education? For me, the 11th grade Global Connections program in the Dominican Republic is a supreme test of students’ capacity to succeed in a complex world. As I told them just before I left the DR, much of life is showing up and facing whatever is in front of you with some degree of grace. You try not to make the world worse off by complaining or adding drama and maybe you can make it a little better with a smile on your face or a positive spirit. On this measure, every member of the junior class deserves an A+!

It was remarkable for me to see every member of this class appreciate every aspect of our travel—from being away from home to eating unusual food to living without electricity and running water to jumping off cliffs to communicating only in Spanish to being continually surrounded by new sights and smells and sounds that required constant adaptability.

Senior Projects 2013

 

Senior Projects

Senior Project requires students to apply knowledge and skills to a significant independent learning experience. During the year, seniors plan their project, developing research questions and making contacts to pursue an interest outside the typical confines of school. For three weeks in April and May, when many seniors around the US are plodding towards the end of high school, Compass students are out in the world exploring how to apply their learning outside the walls of the school.

Through their independent project work, students learn that they can shape their own direction. Between the planning and carrying out the project, senior advisor Julia Taylor observes, “students realize they can make things happen.”

Last Open House for 2013-2014 Prospects 4/30/13

Join us on Tuesday, April 30th from 6-8p for our Open House event. Compass students, parents, and staff will welcome guests, offer a tour of the school followed by a homemade dinner, ending with a presentation by Asst Director Eric Rhomberg. These events are a fun and easy way to get to know Compass School. Tell a friend and kindly RSVP if you can join us. Contact Betsy Jaffe at betsy@compass-school.org or 802-463-2517 for more information. Hope to see you there!

9th Annual Compass Film Festival: Thursday, April 11th

Join us Thursday, April 11th at 7pm for the Ninth Annual Compass Film Festival!

See additional information on the program below and get a sneak peak at the films here: