The world is your classroom.
Not everything can be learned behind a desk. Whether you’re studying tide pools on the Maine coast, sending robots into the stratosphere, seeing a Broadway show in New York City, paddling across Lake Champlain, or building furniture from scratch,
you’ll experience your education first-hand.
yourself.
Become
By blending a high standard of academic excellence with a belief in experiential education, you’ll get the chance to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Classes like Optics and Quantum, Electricity and Magnetism, and Biochemical Physiology give you the chance to examine complex natural processes first hand. The Odyssey will take you beyond the book and onto Lake Champlain where you’ll experience an odyssey for yourself. Science Fiction will ask you to imagine worlds other than our own, where foundational concepts like time, language, and humanity are challenged. Trigonometry and Surveying and Statistics and Research Methods describe the world as it is, while Projective Geometry invites you to explore the infinite. History Through Music will take you on a sonic tour of human civilization, while Medieval History and the Islamic Golden Age will show how thriving societies from the past have shaped our present. Clothing Design, Acrylic Painting, and Clay Sculpture will challenge you to express yourself in a variety of mediums, and our Instrumental Ensembles and annual theatrical performances will give you a chance to step into the spotlight.
Ninth Grade
In your freshman year, you’ll practice accurate observation and clear recollection in various contexts, striving to understand the world as it is, not merely how you perceive and experience it. You’ll work within restricted parameters to learn universal rules and systems of reasoning, from thermodynamics to modern history. You’ll learn to assess the world objectively, beyond thoughts, feelings, and value judgments. This tension is mirrored in the study of polar opposites, from heat and cold (Thermodynamics), to extremes of conservative and radical thought (Modern History).
Tenth Grade
In tenth grade, you’ll build connections, detect processes, and trace logic across subjects to develop a clearer picture of how the world works. What are the processes that create a river, a work of art, or a mathematical proof? How did we get from woolly mammoths to the written word? You’ll perform an in-depth, scientific sleep study to objectively integrate concepts in human physiology and replicate master painters to grasp the nuances of how their works of art were created.
Eleventh Grade
By eleventh grade, you’ll build on observation skills you developed in previous grades. The curriculum weaves through the study of self, from a focus on the birth of individualism in the Renaissance to the study of the developing human being in embryology. You’ll dive into Parzival, a medieval classic about finding one’s destiny through failure and making amends. Finding your unique gifts, you’ll ask: what am I called to do?
Twelfth Grade
By senior year, you’re ready to ask big questions about who you are and what you’re meant to do in the world. Able to think both analytically and creatively, you’ll step back and seek a global perspective in modern philosophy, literature, and science. A capstone senior project involving research, creation, and community service gives you the opportunity to move from solving problems you are given to identifying and studying problems you are passionate to address. You’ll emerge prepared to use your individual gifts to make an impact in the world.
Life at
We know you’re more than just a student.
That’s why we offer so many ways to enrich your life inside and outside the classroom. From out of state travel, to after school clubs, to intramural athletics, to plays and concerts, to robust artistic resources, to community events, you’ll never be bored at LCWS.
Trips & Travel
Travel is essential to our curriculum, meaning you’ll step out of the classroom and into the world to experience your education first-hand.
Wildcat Athletics
From league sports to after school clubs, our no-cut policy means you’re on the team no matter your experience.
Fine Arts
Painting, sculpting, handwork, woodworking, and more are taught throughout the year, so you can always find a way to express yourself.
Performances
Whether you’re acting, playing music, or giving a lecture, there are many ways to take the stage.
Festivals
Our rich tradition of seasonal events and celebrations means there are many ways to connect with the community.
Clubs
From robotics to rock climbing, you can keep learning after the final bell rings. If we don’t have a club you want, we’ll help you make it happen.
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Life in the
Shelburne, Vermont is located between the coast of Lake Champlain and the foothills of the Green Mountains. In the summer, the area is a haven for water activities like swimming, canoeing, and sailing. In the winter, the mountains are a short drive away, where you can ski, snowboard, or snowmobile.
Nestled between Burlington to the north and Middlebury to the south, Shelburne sits between two cultural hubs, where you’ll find live music, art galleries, renowned restaurants, farmer’s markets, and street festivals.
If you’re looking for local history, the breathtaking Shelburne Farms and Shelburne Museum are right next door.
Ready to reach out?
Contact our Enrollment Director, Lindsay Francescutti to schedule a conversation or book a visit.