Pacem School

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Pacem School is an independent alternative middle and high school in Montpelier, Vermont.

History and overview[]

The school was founded in 2006 to provide classes and resources to local home-schooled students.[1] In 2012, the school became a state of Vermont Recognized School[2] and admitted its first full-time students. In 2015, the school gained status as an Approved Independent school.[3][4]

Academics and philosophy[]

The school's name, Pacem, means “peace” in Latin. This means that the school teaches students to solve problems peacefully and collaboratively and creates a community that honors everyone. In keeping with this, the school is governed using the sociocratic decision-making process.[5] In addition, students are taught to use conflict resolution strategies and are encouraged to participate in community events.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "Pacem History: Intellectually inspired learning since 2006". pacemschool.org. February 10, 2014.
  2. ^ "Pacem School and Homeschool Center Archives". VTDigger.
  3. ^ https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-directory-independent-schools-112119.pdf[dead link]
  4. ^ O'Gorman, Josh. "Pacem School gets state approval". Rutland Herald.
  5. ^ "Pacem School in Montpelier VT Uses Sociocratic Decision-Making". www.sociocracy.info.
  6. ^ Nov 18 2019November 18, Grace Elletson; Footnotes, 2019 | 8 Reader (November 18, 2019). "Youth congress sends climate change declaration to lawmakers". VTDigger.


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