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'''Auburn Village School''' is a public elementary and middle school in [[Auburn, New Hampshire]], in the [[United States]]. It is in the [[Auburn School District]].<ref name = GS2011/> It is the only school in the town and graduates approximately 125{{ |
'''Auburn Village School''' is a public elementary and middle school in [[Auburn, New Hampshire]], in the [[United States]]. It is in the [[Auburn School District]].<ref name = GS2011/> It is the only school in the town and graduates approximately 125{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} students a year. It teaches children from kindergarten to 8th grade.<ref name = GS2011/> It was founded in 1929{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} and has experienced major growth throughout its existence. It is one of the few schools in New Hampshire to receive a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10.<ref name = GS2011/><ref name = GSGS/> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Before Auburn Village School, or AVS, was built, the town of Auburn had several small school houses spread across the area.{{ |
Before Auburn Village School, or AVS, was built, the town of Auburn had several small school houses spread across the area.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} There was a school on the site of AVS, but it was dismantled when plans for a new school were issued by the town.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} The school was built in 1928 and finished in 1929.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} The main building is currently the lobby, office and elementary hallway.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} The building has grown several times over the decades.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} A large hallway, along with over 20 new classrooms, were added in 1982.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} A cafeteria was built in 1985 and a gymnasium was added in 1990.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} Portable buildings were built in 1992, and a large soccer field was built next to the Auburn Village Cemetery in 1999, putting the school's size to its current state.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} |
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== Academics == |
== Academics == |
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AVS teaches basic learning skills, such as Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science, as well as several classes students can choose, such as French, Spanish, Video News, Technical Education, Chorus, etc.{{ |
AVS teaches basic learning skills, such as Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science, as well as several classes students can choose, such as French, Spanish, Video News, Technical Education, Chorus, etc.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} In 2011, Principal Ron Pedro offered students the opportunity to choose their own classes.{{Or|February 2012|date=February 2012}} Teachers created ten new classes. Global Explorations, a worldwide culture class, was terminated in January 2012 due to apparent laziness among students. However, many classes still are used.{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}} Student/teacher ratio is 15 to 1, 96% of students are ethnic white, 6% of students are eligible for lunch assistance, and the annual per pupil expenditure is $10,667.<ref name = GSSTR/> |
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== Afters-school programs == |
== Afters-school programs == |
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After-school activities include lacrosse.<ref name = GSEA/> Every January, students in elementary school get to choose to [[snowboarding|snowboard]] or [[skiing|ski]] at McIntyre Ski and Snowboard Park in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]], while middle schoolers go to [[Pats Peak]] in [[Henniker, New Hampshire|Henniker]].{{ |
After-school activities include lacrosse.<ref name = GSEA/> Every January, students in elementary school get to choose to [[snowboarding|snowboard]] or [[skiing|ski]] at McIntyre Ski and Snowboard Park in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]], while middle schoolers go to [[Pats Peak]] in [[Henniker, New Hampshire|Henniker]].{{Citation needed|February 2012|date=February 2012}}> |
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== Administration == |
== Administration == |
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| Auburn Village School | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | A Good To Great School |
| Established | 1929 |
| Principal | Ron Pedro |
| Enrollment | 619 (2010-11 school year)[1] |
| Color(s) | Red/Gold/White |
| Athletics | Astros |
| Mascot | Native American |
| Website | www.avs.k12.nh.us |
Auburn Village School is a public elementary and middle school in Auburn, New Hampshire, in the United States. It is in the Auburn School District.[1] It is the only school in the town and graduates approximately 125[citation needed] students a year. It teaches children from kindergarten to 8th grade.[1] It was founded in 1929[citation needed] and has experienced major growth throughout its existence. It is one of the few schools in New Hampshire to receive a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10.[1][2]
History
Before Auburn Village School, or AVS, was built, the town of Auburn had several small school houses spread across the area.[citation needed] There was a school on the site of AVS, but it was dismantled when plans for a new school were issued by the town.[citation needed] The school was built in 1928 and finished in 1929.[citation needed] The main building is currently the lobby, office and elementary hallway.[citation needed] The building has grown several times over the decades.[citation needed] A large hallway, along with over 20 new classrooms, were added in 1982.[citation needed] A cafeteria was built in 1985 and a gymnasium was added in 1990.[citation needed] Portable buildings were built in 1992, and a large soccer field was built next to the Auburn Village Cemetery in 1999, putting the school's size to its current state.[citation needed]
Academics
AVS teaches basic learning skills, such as Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science, as well as several classes students can choose, such as French, Spanish, Video News, Technical Education, Chorus, etc.[citation needed] In 2011, Principal Ron Pedro offered students the opportunity to choose their own classes.[original research?] Teachers created ten new classes. Global Explorations, a worldwide culture class, was terminated in January 2012 due to apparent laziness among students. However, many classes still are used.[citation needed] Student/teacher ratio is 15 to 1, 96% of students are ethnic white, 6% of students are eligible for lunch assistance, and the annual per pupil expenditure is $10,667.[3]
Afters-school programs
After-school activities include lacrosse.[4] Every January, students in elementary school get to choose to snowboard or ski at McIntyre Ski and Snowboard Park in Manchester, while middle schoolers go to Pats Peak in Henniker.[citation needed]>
Administration
References
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"Auburn Village School. Auburn, New Hampshire. NH. School overview". San Francisco: Great Schools, Inc. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
It is among the few public schools in New Hampshire to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
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"GreatSchools ratings FAQ. Defining your ideal school. GreatSchools". San Francisco: Great Schools, Inc. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
Our ratings provide an overview of a school's test performance by comparing the school's state standardized test results to those of other schools in the state.
- ^ "Student teacher ratio Auburn Village School. Augurn, New Hampshire. NH". San Francisco: Great Schools, Inc. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
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"Parent survey results for Auburn Village School extracurricular activities. Auburn, New Hampshire. NH". San Francisco: Great Schools, Inc. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
The extracurricular activities that this school is best known for are Academic contests and Lacrosse.
- ^ a b Auburn Village School official website