Recess for High School Students

Last year, Montpelier High shifted its schedule to free up 15 minutes—for recess. Teachers and students find they are more calm and focused, with a camaraderie that continues into the classroom.

February 3, 2015

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Schools That Work

Montpelier High School

Public, Rural

Grades 9-12

Montpelier, VT

Montpelier High School, a 9-12 publicschool in Montpelier, Vermont, integrates the theme of sustainability across their curriculum. They have a robust community-based learning program, a majorservice learning project focused on food production, and a commitment to a dailyrecess, called MHS Unplugged.