ACADEMICS at Killington Mountain School
ACADEMICS
Killington Mountain School’s curriculum offers unparalleled academics, includes a comprehensive range of courses including social sciences, history, English, physical and life sciences, mathematics, and world language as well as a wide variety of wellness, performance and arts. The curriculum emphasizes the development of rhetorical skills, critical thinking and study skills, practical applications of new concepts and helping students forge connections between their learning and the “big picture.” Community service is an integral part of KMS; thus, academic credit is awarded for “giving back,” and community service opportunities are offered throughout the year.
KMS provides an academic program uniquely tailored to the demands of student-athletes competing at an elite level. The combination of small class-size and close interaction with faculty allows student-athletes to balance top-notch academics with elite-level athletic competition. Teachers and coaches work together to ensure that academic and athletic demands on each student-athlete flex in proportion, providing for an accelerated academic pace outside of competition season to allow for the intense athletic demands of the peak competition season. KMS teaches self-reliance, and students are guided to take individual responsibility for their own academic success.
KMS educates students through a blended-learning approach. We break down the notion of classroom walls and seek out opportunities to connect students with learning opportunities whenever and wherever they may exist. The blending of in-person learning with the best practices for virtual, provides optimal on-campus instruction as well as support for traveling students.
Many of the skills taught in our program (creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking) and reinforced qualities of character (mindfulness, curiosity, courage, resilience, ethics and leadership) are inherent components of the KMS experience. All faculty, coaches and teachers collaborate to ensure that these skills and qualities of character are an inherent and a complementary part of the learning experience for our students in the classroom and in sport.
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REQUEST INFORMATION
Elizabeth Cardiasmenos
Director of Academics
ecardiasmenos@killingtonmountainschool.org
802.422.5671 ext. 212
