The Putney School

Putney
Vermont
United States

Overview

The Putney School is an independent day and boarding high school on a working dairy farm in Putney, Vt. It was founded in 1935 and for more than 85 years has been at the forefront of the progressive school movement, believing people learn best by doing. Through experiential and project-based learning, a unique work program, robust arts offerings and plentiful clubs, sports and extracurricular activities, students are encouraged to think for themselves, invent, design, experiment, compose, write, build and chase down new ideas. With a mission to create active, critical thinkers and members of a democratic society, Putney’s goal is not to merely convey information but to engage students in the learning process so they become makers of their own education.

Academics

Department Director Kate Knopp

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers:

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Learning Center
  • Writing Center

English

  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Composition
  • Journalism

History

  • Asian History
  • European History
  • United States History
  • World History
  • African History
  • Art History
  • Latin American History

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Cantonese
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
  • English as a Second Language

Religion / Philosophy

  • Religious Studies

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Human Geography
  • World Issues
  • International Relations

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Ornithology
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Engineering
  • Life Science
  • Computer Science

Math

    Computer Studies

    • Computer Science

    Music

    • Band
    • Choral Music
    • Composition
    • History of Jazz
    • Individual Instructions
    • Music Appreciation
    • Music History
    • Music Theory
    • Orchestra
    • Principles of Arranging
    • Recording
    • Songwriting
    • Music Production

    Performing / Visual Arts

    • Acting
    • Art History
    • Ballet
    • Ceramics
    • Choreography
    • Dance
    • Design
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Fiber Arts
    • Film and Video
    • Graphic Design
    • Lighting Design
    • Metal
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Pottery
    • Printmaking
    • Production
    • Screen-Printing
    • Screenwriting
    • Sculpture
    • Silkscreen
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Textiles
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • Weaving
    • Woodworking
    • Modern Dance
    • Jazz Band
    • Orchestra
    • Theater History
    • Blacksmithing
    • Multimedia

    Special Programs

    • Study Abroad
    • Community Service
    • Independent Study
    • Leadership
    • Outdoor Education
    • Semester/Year Off-Campus
    • Physical Education
    • Student Council

    Distinctive or New Programs

    • Integrated Curricula

    Campus Life

    Dorm Life

    Number of Dorms:

    Average Students Per Dorm:

    Number of Girls Dorms: 0

    Number of Boys Dorms: 0

    Dorm Amenities

    Other Dorm Amenities

    Facilities

    • Basketball Court
    • Fitness Center
    • Indoor Basketball Court
    • Indoor Climbing Wall
    • Technology Center
    • Soccer Field
    • Dance Studio
    • Weight Room
    • Athletic Fields
    • Turf Fields
    • Equestrian Facilities
    • Cross Country Trails

    Other Facilities

    Clubs & Organizations

    Arts & Athletics

    Arts Department Director:

    Athletics Department Director:

    Arts

    • Acting
    • Art History
    • Ballet
    • Ceramics
    • Choreography
    • Dance
    • Design
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Fiber Arts
    • Film and Video
    • Graphic Design
    • Lighting Design
    • Metal
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Pottery
    • Printmaking
    • Production
    • Screen-Printing
    • Screenwriting
    • Sculpture
    • Silkscreen
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Textiles
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • Weaving
    • Woodworking
    • Modern Dance
    • Jazz Band
    • Orchestra
    • Theater History
    • Blacksmithing
    • Multimedia

    Interscholastic Sports

    Recreational Sports

    Graduates

    Summer Programs

    Summary: Putney Summer Arts offers unique summer workshops for teens and adults, welcoming a diverse community of students to live and create on our beautiful hillside campus in southern Vermont.

    Department Director: Tom Howe

    Summer Workshops for Teens

    Description: 4 Weeks to Create and Connect Through Art At Putney, we stress the importance of practice and exploration in art making rather than focusing on portfolio building. We know that finding the joy in making art and discovering a personal voice will organically lead to a portfolio that is an authentic representation of the student’s passion and skill. At the end of each summer, students leave Putney with a diverse body of work that is representative of their growth and experiences. At Putney we grow as a community and as artists. Workshops are designed for students at all levels of experience and focus on each student’s individual trajectory. Students select two workshops as their main focus, and each workshop meets for three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon.

    Director: Tom Howe

    Application Deadline:

    Start Date: 2022-07-02

    End Date: 2022-07-29

    Tuition From: 8350

    Tuition To: 8700

    Website: https://www.putneyschool.org/summer/summer-workshops-teens/

    Boarding:

    Financial Aid Available: Yes

    Summer Workshops for Adults

    Description: Deepen Your Knowledge of Your Craft: A fun, hands-on professional development opportunity We offer a variety of one-week intensive arts workshops that appeal to adults of all ages. Our workshops provide the guidance, time and space you need to deepen your knowledge and complete individual work. Workshops are typically held on campus the second week of August. Each studio will meet with their instructor for 8 hours daily. Studios will remain open 24/7 for independent work through the evening. We invite you to create and collaborate through workshops and studio time with our accomplished faculty, using our many well-equipped arts studios.

    Director: Tom Howe

    Application Deadline:

    Start Date: 2022-08-07

    End Date: 2022-08-13

    Tuition From: 900

    Tuition To:

    Website: https://www.putneyschool.org/summer/summer-workshops-for-adults/

    Boarding:

    Financial Aid Available:

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    Vital Information

    Student Body Type: Coed

    Total Boarding: 163

    Total Day: 54

    Total Enrollment: 217

    Boys: 88

    Girls: 129

    Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

    Day Grades Offered: 9-12

    School Type: High School

    Dress Code:

    Applications Accepted: Contact School

    Application Deadline: January 15th

    Tuition & Financial Aid

    7-Day Boarding: $71,500

    5-Day Boarding: $71,500

    Day Tuition Fee: $42,400

    Need-Based Aid: Offered

    Payment Plans: Offered

    Students Receiving Aid: 36%

    Average Awarded: $

    School Finances

    Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

    Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

    Average Merit Scholarship: $

    Current Endowment Amount: $

    Contact

    418 Houghton Brook Road

    Putney, Vermont United States

    802 387 6201

    Director of Admissions: John Barrengos

    Admissions Phone: 802 387 6201

    Fax:

    Email: admission@putneyschool.org

    Website: https://www.putneyschool.org

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