Vanguard School (Florida)
| The Vanguard School | |
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22000 Hwy 27 Lake Wales, FL Polk County Lake Wales, FL, Polk County, 33859 United States | |
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| School type | Private Special Education, Boarding school, and Day School |
| Motto | Transforming Potential. Accelerating Achievement. |
| Established | 1966 |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Founder | Harry Nelson |
| Status | Open |
| President | Dr. Cathy Wooley-Brown |
| Principal | David Lauer |
| Asst Head of School | Andrea Whiteley |
| Grades | 5th to 12th with a 13th year program for "prep" |
| Gender | Male, Female |
| Age range | 10 to approximatively 20 |
| Average class size | 5 to 8 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6.5:1 (median number) |
| Medium of language | English |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | ~7 |
| Campus size | Approximately 75 Acres |
| Campus type | Semi-rural |
| Color(s) | Blue, Gold |
| Athletics | Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Cheerleading |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Accreditation | FCIS - FL Council of Independent Schools, SACS - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Tuition | $22,500.00 (day student) $42,500 (resident student) |
| Phone Number | (863) 676-6091 |
| Website | http://www.vanguardschool.org/ |
Vanguard School is a learning disability, co-ed, private, boarding middle and high school located in Lake Wales, Florida. Vanguard was established in 1966. It serves both international and domestic students. The school has 4 dormitories; two for the boys and two for the girls. Three buildings are for academia.
History
This school was associated with The Vanguard School (Pennsylvania) of Pennsylvania and split sometime in the 1960s or 70s.
Methodology
Vanguard School is a private education facility for children with special learning needs.[1] The school provides a project-based learning environment. Vanguard gives students hands-on opportunities to reinforce learning.[2]
References
- ↑ "City of Lake Wales Schools & Colleges". City of Lake Wales. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
- ↑ Berkowitz, Kathy Leigh (2011-12-21). "Vanguard Gives Back by Adopting a Family". LakeWalesNews.com. Retrieved 2011-12-22.
External links
- Official web site
- Florida Council of Independent Schools Fact Sheet on Vanguard
- The Association of Boarding Schools Fact Sheet for The Vanguard School
- International Registry for Accreditation Fact Sheet for The Vanguard School
- Vanguard History
- http://www.greatschools.org/florida/lake-wales/3326-The-Vanguard-School/
Coordinates: 27°55′56″N 81°36′44″W / 27.9323°N 81.6122°W
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