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SOUTH BURLINGTON

Central Elementary School
10 Corporate Way, So. Burlington, VT 05403
http://central.sbschools.net/
Joe O'Brien: 652-7200

Directions to the school

From UVM campus, drive east on Williston Rd. Go past the Staples Shopping Center and the entrance to Route 89. At the next set of lights, you will see a Friendly's on the right. Turn right here onto Dorset St. Go about 2 lights and you will see Barnes and Noble bookstore on your left. At the next light, after the Anchorage Inn/across from the UNiversity Mall, turn left onto Corporate Way. Follow this road past the Chinese restaurant on your right and then take the next left into the school parking lot. When you go into the school, take your first left and the office will be on your right. See Barb Gilmore at the front office to find out where your interview will be.

Central School has a student population of approximately 400 kindergarten to fifth grade students. We presently have 20 classrooms that average about 20 students per classroom teacher. Our students work in self-contained classes with regular education teachers and support staff members. Classroom teachers work in teams of two or three and teach all academic subjects. We also have teachers in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish and Guidance. All students with special education needs are fully integrated into the regular classroom and are supported by a team of special education and support staff. We have a total of 72 full and part time employees.

Our students enrolled at Central School live in various neighborhoods in the northeast section of South Burlington. We have a wide range of families with different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. We are fortunate to have housing in our neighborhoods that is moderately priced and those of very high value. We have 13% of our student population with minority heritage. We also have about 7% of our students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. We have approximately 8% of students who qualify for special education services and are served with individual education plans.

Central School students participate in various school activities and recreation programs sponsored by the school or the city recreation department. Many seasonal sports are offered after school and in the evenings. We have a great partnership with the city in offering activities for both students and parents.




Chamberlin Elementary School
262 White Street, So. Burlington, VT 05403
http://chamberlin.sbschools.net/
Julie Graham: 652-7400

Directions to school

From UVM campus, drive east on Williston Rd. Go past the Staples Shopping Center, then past Friendly's and Dorset St. Go about 2 more lights and you will see Al's French fries on your right. Turn left onto White Street. There is one light and then about 1/4 of a mile up White St. you will see the sign for the school. Take that left and you'll see the school and the parking lot. Park anyplace in this lot. As you go into the entrance of the school, the office is immediately on your left. Check in here with the secretary, Elaine, and she will get you to the correct location.

Chamberlin Elementary School is one of three elementary schools is So. Burlington, Vermont. It is considered a suburban community that is becoming more urban as development continues. There is an increasing population of students for whom English is their second language.


Orchard Elementary School
2 Baldwin Ave., So. Burlington, VT 05403
http://orchard.sbschools.net/
Karen Villanti: 652-7300

Directions to school

From UVM campus, go south on South Prospect St. and follow it until it ends at the Shelburne Rd. Go around the rotary to go left or south on the Shelburne Rd. Go past the Sears Shopping Center on your right and through about the next two sets of lights. At the next light, you'll see Perry's Fish house on the left. Turn left here. Continue on about 100 yards and you'll see a left hand turn and a sign for the school. You'll enter the parking lot, park anywhere available. As you enter the school, go left and then look for the office on your right. Check in here with the secretary, she will get you the correct location for your interview.


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