The Villages Charter Schools
| The Villages Charter Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
251 Buffalo Trail The Villages, Florida, 32162 United States | |
| Coordinates | 28°55′30″N 82°01′06″W / 28.9249°N 82.0182°WCoordinates: 28°55′30″N 82°01′06″W / 28.9249°N 82.0182°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter school |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Status | open |
| School district | Sumter District Schools |
| Principal |
Dr. Bill Zwick (2012–15) Dr. Jason Spencer (2015-) |
| Assistant principals |
Mrs. Jan Thompson Ms. Teresa Alverado |
| Grades | Pre-K – 12 |
| Gender | coeducational |
| Enrollment | 2116[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14[1] |
| Color(s) |
Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Buffalo |
| Nickname | VHS |
| Vision | A supportive community of students, parents, and staff tailor the educational experience to meet individual needs resulting in successful, well-rounded, responsible individuals with and an entrepreneurial spirit. |
| Graduates | 96% |
| Website |
www |
| [1] | |
The Villages Charter Schools (VCS) is a state-operated charter school in The Villages CDP in unincorporated Sumter County, Florida, United States.[2] Children are eligible to attend the charter school they live in The Villages or if either of their parents work for The Villages.[3]
The school is located on several campuses. The Villages Early Childhood Center and the Primary Center, which houses Kindergarten through 1st Grade of The Villages Charter Elementary School, is located at 420 Village Campus Circle.[4][5] The Intermediate Center, which houses 2nd Grade through 4th Grade of The Villages Charter Elementary School, is located at 521 Old School Road.[5] The Villages Charter Middle School is located at 450 Village Campus Circle.[6] The Villages Charter High School and the Central Administration are located at 251 Buffalo Trail.[2][3]
History
Sumter District Schools granted permission to create the charter school in September 1999. Groundbreaking began in October of that year. The elementary school opened in 2000. The dedication of the middle school was on August 30, 2001. In November of that year the early childhood program began. The Primary Center opened in August 2002. The original elementary building took grades 3 through 5, while the new building took Kindergarten through Grade 2. The groundbreaking ceremony for the high school took place in October 2002. The high school opened in August 2003.[7]
School uniforms
Students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 are required to wear school uniforms.[8]
Enrollment
Enrollment Guidelines: There are three groups of families whose children are eligible for enrollment in The Villages Charter School:[9]
- Children who have a parent who is a direct employee of The Villages.
- Children who have a parent who is an employee of a direct (first-tier) subcontractor of The Villages. The employee must receive a Form W-2 from the sub-contractor, not a Form 1099. Lower-tier subcontractors (i.e., those who do not have a direct contract with The Villages) or subcontractors hired and paid by residents or businesses of The Villages do not qualify.
- Children who have a parent who is an employee of a business operating within The Villages.
Although there are three designated "family units" within The Villages, students living in those areas do not automatically qualify for enrollment; they must meet one of the three criteria listed above.
The School verifies eligibility monthly.
References
- 1 2 3 "Test Scores & Stats". Villages Charter School. GreatSchools.org. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- 1 2 "Welcome." The Villages Charter Schools. Retrieved on December 11, 2008.
- 1 2 "Charter-in-the-Workplace." The Villages Charter Schools. Retrieved on December 11, 2008.
- ↑ "Early Childhood Center." The Villages Charter Schools. Retrieved on December 11, 2008.
- 1 2 "The Villages Charter Elementary School." The Villages Charter Schools. Retrieved on December 11, 2008.
- ↑ "The Villages Charter Middle School." The Villages Charter Schools. Retrieved on December 11, 2008.
- ↑ "The Villages Charter School History & Timeline." The Villages Charter Schools. Retrieved on December 11, 2008.
- ↑ "2008 - 2009 School Year Uniform Policy for Kindergarten through 12th Grade." The Villages Charter Schools. Retrieved on December 11, 2008.
- ↑ "2011 School Enrollment Information." More accurate information on who is eligible for enrollment. Retrieved on August 31, 2011