Pacem School Explained

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. Accordingly, the school is governed using the sociocratic decision-making process.[5] In addition, students are taught to use conflict resolution strategies and encouraged to participate in community events.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pacem History: Intellectually inspired learning since 2006. February 10, 2014. pacemschool.org.
  2. Web site: Pacem School and Homeschool Center Archives. VTDigger.
  3. Web site: Archived copy . 2020-04-21 . 2020-05-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200501110605/https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-directory-independent-schools-112119.pdf . dead .
  4. News: Pacem School gets state approval. Josh . O'Gorman . Rutland Herald.
  5. Web site: Pacem School in Montpelier VT Uses Sociocratic Decision-Making. www.sociocracy.info.
  6. Web site: Youth congress sends climate change declaration to lawmakers. Grace Elletson. November 18, 2019. 2019 | 8 Reader. Footnotes. November 18, 2019. VTDigger.

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