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Welcome to the Village Free School! |
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary OliverWho We Are:
The Village Free School is a non-profit school for children ages 5-18. The students at our school choose what they want to learn and how they want to spend their time.
Our advisors encourage students to ask questions, explore, and play as we nurture their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical health. We know that when kids learn the art of problem solving in a holistic way, their skills can be applied to any subject.
We honor the primary attachments of youth with their families and value the dignity and worth of students, staff, families, and volunteers alike.
We share what we learn about active youth participation and self-determination with educators and advocates around the world. What We Offer:
The VFS is built upon the concept that children of all ages learn from each other, and so our school is not segregated by age or grade, which allows for significant peer mentorship.
Advisors work in partnership with students to help them direct their learning and find the resources needed to accomplish their goals. The low staff to student ratio (1:7) allows for individualized plans to accommodate different learning styles and varied interests. Students pursue a wide variety of study based upon their own passions, and are able to continue with a subject until their curiosity is fully satisfied. We're Different:
We offer vibrant and interactive spaces to study, play, and share. Students are not coerced into following a schedule dictated by standardized curriculum or testing.
Children are naturally drawn to skills that will serve them in life, such as reading, problem solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and leadership. We don’t label, compare, humiliate or grade students.
The Village Free School is a place where your child will be supported, challenged, and taken seriously. We invite you to come visit!
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Newsflash
Open School Program - filling up!
Homeschooling and unschooling families, come join us for the new Open School Program which invites school-aged kids to join in the VFS fun every Friday from 9:30 to 3:30. To learn more vistit the Open School Program page or call Scott or Kate at 503-788-3935.
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Mission
Our mission is to empower tomorrow’s leaders to become independent, creative, and conscientious citizens capable of thinking for themselves and collaborating with others to create a better world.
Our learning environments honor freedom, promote responsibility, and nurture the well-being of each student and the community. Students are supported and challenged to find meaning in their lives, adapt to the world as it is, and prepare for the world in which they want to live.
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