Step One — initial Inquiry
Send us an email or give us a call and we’ll get the process started with a conversation. A good dialog is the first step to building a strong and successful relationship. In the initial conversation, we’ll review the student’s recent educational experiences and discuss the unique Compass approach to education.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to fill out the form and get started!
Step Two — Visit with Us
The best way to get a sense of all we do here is to spend a day with us.
We want to help interested students get a good sense of school life. We’d be happy to connect you with some of the Compass teachers who you might have if you came to school here. Compass School has a distinctive character and approach to learning that is best understood through this personal experience.
Parents are encouraged to meet with the Director to get your questions answered and learn more about the school. You are also welcome to join us for one of our upcoming online informational meetings, or view some of the upcoming school community events hosted online this year.
Step Three — Enrollment forms
Once the student is ready to move forward, we’ll complete the process with the online Enrollment Forms.
Parent Forms: The Parent Enrollment Forms are an opportunity to share important information with the school to deepen our understanding of the student so we can serve them best right from the start.
Student Forms: We ask students to think about how they learn, what challenges they might face as a student, and in what type of environment they feel they would flourish. Students are encouraged to have fun with the enrollment submissions and consider writing, works of art, or other projects they feel represent them best.
One part of the student application is to put together a small portfolio.
Click here for information on how to complete this student portfolio.
Step Four — Enrollment Review
Once all materials have been received and a school visit completed, we’ll review everything and ask for any additional information needed to ensure Compass is the best fit. In the case of existing IEP plans, additional meetings with our Student Services Director may be needed for review and planning. Typically, you can expect an enrollment confirmation within three weeks.
We enroll students from a wide geographical area, including over 20 towns in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Compass is part of the Current Bus route serving towns from Brattleboro to Springfield, and many families carpool from Marlboro and Keene.
Compass School does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.