Rutland Intermediate School

Rutland Intermediate School is a public school in Rutland, Vermont, that serves students in grades 3 through 6 in the Rutland City School District. The school is in a small town far away and has about 490 students. There are 27 full-time equivalent teachers and two full-time school counselors at the school, which has a higher student-teacher ratio than the district average of 18:1. Rutland Intermediate School's main focus is on teaching math, reading, and writing. They also have programs in the arts, technology, and social and emotional learning. Even though these services are available, the proficiency rates are still low. Students who are proficient in reading make up 25% of the student body, while 21% are proficient in math. The data shows that these are areas where more help is needed. The school comprises 47% girls and 53% boys, with 76% of the students facing economic disadvantage. About 18% of the students are minorities, such as Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. This data shows that the school is moderately diverse. The amount of money given to each student is in line with what most Vermont public schools receive, and it helps pay for classroom instruction and student services.

Everyone at Rutland Intermediate School is very excited! The school recently had a candy bar and Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser that went very well. Students also had a lot of fun playing human Hungry Hungry Hippos and celebrating how well they followed the school's rules of Be Kind, Be Brave, Be Your Best, and Be You. The school also made sure that students got extra practice with reading and writing every day, which shows that it is committed to academic excellence.

Q1. What programs help students move from primary to intermediate school?

Ans. Orientation activities, mentorship programs, and group projects help students get used to a new learning environment.

Q2. What does Rutland Intermediate School do to get people involved in the community?

Ans. Students help out with service projects, school events, and outreach programs that bring the community closer together.

Q3. What kinds of activities do you have outside of school?

Ans. Clubs, arts, music, and after-school programs give students a lot of different ways to find out what they like and what they're good at.

Q4. How does the school help kids grow emotionally?

Ans. Counseling services, wellness programs, and organized social activities all help people grow emotionally in a good way.

Q5. How does the school use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Digital tools and interactive platforms work with classroom instruction to make learning more interesting and give students more chances to learn by doing.