St. Johnsbury School

COVID partial day school schedules and zooming were definitely not going to work for our young man, so we turned to Good Shepherd, where safety measures and small student number for his grade enabled full regular school days. During that year there was never a shut down for his class. Academically, he came to the school with some missing skills. The teachers, and very involved principal, poured their hearts into getting him to where he should be. The math teacher held after school math camp to be able to give help and support along with fun and snacks. Every child attends voluntarily. At a time when prejudice, bullying, violence, and lack of empathy prevail in not only school environments but within the adult society, this little school is an oasis where respect, empathy, support, and safety are taught, demonstrated, and encouraged. Though it is a catholic school, we are not catholic and that is not an issue at all. A child from any background would feel comfortable there, and the principles taught are universal to being a good human being. The day starts with quiet reflection and a prayer. Every world religion contains those elements no matter who or what you send your quiet thoughts out to. In conclusion, if you want a school with high academic standards, where your child will be supported and loved, where high spirits and laughter bounce off the walls, where you can be as involved as you want to be, then this IS THE SCHOOL !!!