Rock Point School

1 ROCK POINT RD

Burlington, VT 05408

6 Reviews

School District
Grade

10-12
Type

private

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Submitted by other on April 18, 2020

I attended RPS from 2003 to 2007 when I graduated. For me, the school was an opportunity unlike any other. The school was more like a community, a family rather than just a school. They encourage students to be their best selves and excel in life. The college prep they gave helped me choose the best course of action for me going forward after graduation. The learning I had was well rounded. When it's time for my daughter to go to High School I plan to look into RPS.
Submitted by parent on July 10, 2017

The staff at Rock Point school are beyond compare. They are the kindest group I have ever met. When comparing schools ask how long the staff has been there. The RPS comes and stays for the long run.
Submitted by other on January 05, 2017

Wonderful school for kids who have had something that has caused them not to reach their full potential. Has helped develop social skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Submitted by student on February 11, 2014

Rock Point School fosters an extraordinary sense of community among staff and students that is entirely unlike anything I have before witnessed. In this setting, students are supported to speak and act openly, without fear of inciting derision of close-minded peers. They are instilled with an awareness of communal responsibility, via daily chores, school meetings, and community service. Indeed, the whole school is built around the principle of self-improvement. Though the classroom environment is structured to ensure that no student is left behind, teachers are willing to challenge the more academically-inclined students to push themselves further. If a student proves himself/herself deserving of independence, then the administration will not hold that student back. During my time as a student, I was actively encouraged to pursue a number of opportunities outside of the school, from involvement in community theatre to attendance of night courses in foreign languages. At Rock Point, students are treated like unique individuals, with interests and passions. They receive as much respect and responsibility as they show. I think that is truly rare and incredible!
Submitted by student on October 17, 2013

Do not attend Rock Point School if you intend to pursue any tech career. They have a xenophobic attitude toward technology that is prohibitive toward vocational learning for your field. They do not even teach how to type, and will often revoke school computer permissions for all students due to a disciplinary conflict with one student. This is a continuing trend over prior decades - enforced regulations impacting student life created from the actions of a single individual, as opposed to disciplinary action for them only. Do not expect to be supported in life skills and social interaction with the public, you will be encouraged to contain your life within the building. Recent hiring changes have laid off several teachers and restructured the administration. If you attend, expect strong resistance from the administration against anything they do not/can not understand: Internet access, programming, etc. Read the handbook before you attend, too. A good school, really, but pointless and miserable when you can't do what you need to in order to succeed if you're a techie.
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2012

This will be our son's second year at this school. If you are looking for a school that will help your child "find" whom he/she is or if you are looking at an educational climate that is about as free from bullying as an institution can make it, then you have found your school at Rock Point. This school is a place where your student will receive a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th chance to discover what they are doing to themselves and to others and finally get that " AHA!!" moment so many mainstream kids pick up with little effort. This is NOT a therapeutic school, but is a supportive one. They will take a chance on your child if you will, and more importantly--your child will.