About Lyndon institute
Lyndon Institute: A Comprehensive High School for Grades 9-12
Welcome to the homepage of Lyndon Institute, an independent and comprehensive high school located in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We offer a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, as well as technical and career programs.
At Lyndon Institute, we believe that every student has unique talents and abilities that need to be nurtured. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where students can explore their interests, develop their skills, and achieve their full potential.
Academics
Our academic program is designed to challenge students intellectually while providing them with the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. We offer a wide range of courses in math, science, English language arts (ELA), social studies/history, world languages (Spanish & French), art history/appreciation/criticism/production/digital media/graphic design/photography/sculpture/painting/drawing/printmaking/mixed media/fiber arts/ceramics/theatre/music/band/chorus/orchestra/jazz ensemble/guitar/songwriting/composition/music theory/applied music lessons), physical education (PE)/health/wellness/nutrition/sports medicine/exercise science/personal training/coaching), business/marketing/accounting/economics/personal finance/law/political science/public speaking/debate/journalism/yearbook/yearbook journalism/video production/broadcasting/web design/computer programming/game design/engineering/architecture/construction trades/auto mechanics/welding/plumbing/electricity/horticulture/agriculture/veterinary science).
We also offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses for students who want to earn college credit while still in high school. Our AP courses include calculus AB/BC/statistics/biology/environmental science/chemistry/physics C: mechanics/electricity & magnetism/english literature/english language & composition/spanish/french/united states history/world history/european history/art history/studio art: drawing/studio art: 2-D design/studio art: 3-D design/music theory.
Fine Arts
At Lyndon Institute we believe that the fine arts are an essential part of a well-rounded education. That's why we offer a comprehensive program that includes visual arts such as painting/drawing/printmaking/mixed media/fiber arts/ceramics/sculpture/art history/appreciation/criticism/production/digital media/graphic design/photography; theatre including acting/improvisation/playwriting/theatre production; music including band/orchestra/jazz ensemble/guitar/songwriting/composition/music theory/applied music lessons/chamber ensembles; chorus including vocal technique/harmony/performance techniques/musical theatre/show choir/a cappella groups.
Performing Arts
Our performing arts program provides opportunities for students who are interested in dance or drama. We have classes on ballet/modern dance/jazz dance/tap dance/choreography/theatrical makeup/lighting/sound/set construction/costume design/playwriting/theatre production.
Technical Programs
Lyndon Institute offers technical programs designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as engineering/architecture/construction trades/auto mechanics/welding/plumbing/electricity/horticulture/agriculture/veterinary science/business/marketing/accounting/economics/personal finance/law/political science/public speaking/debate/journalism/yearbook/yearbook journalism/video production/broadcasting/web design/computer programming/game design.
We also have partnerships with local businesses so our students can gain real-world experience through internships or job shadowing opportunities.
Student Life
At Lyndon Institute we believe that extracurricular activities are just as important as academics. That's why we offer a variety of clubs such as robotics club/student council/national honor society/key club/outdoor adventure club/book club/art club/chess club/debate team/model united nations/newspaper/yearbook yearbook journalism/radio broadcasting/community service projects etc., sports teams like football/volleyball/soccer/baseball/basketball/swimming/diving/wrestling/lacrosse/hockey/alpine skiing/nordic skiing/golf/tennis/trap shooting etc., community service projects like volunteering at local food banks/homeless shelters/pet shelters/etc., leadership development programs like peer mentoring/student government/youth leadership conferences/etc..
Conclusion:
In conclusion, if you're looking for an independent high school with comprehensive academic offerings along with fine & performing arts programs plus technical career preparation options then look no further than Lyndon institute! With our dedicated faculty members who care about each student's success combined with our state-of-the-art facilities located amidst Vermont's natural beauty - there really is no better place than here at LI!