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What documents would my child need to enroll?

Aside from our enrollment documents, we will also need: 1) FL Certification of Immunization (DH Form #680 OR Religious Exemption (DH Form #681)2) School Entry Health Exam (DH form #3040) OR Exemption3) a copy of the student’s birth certificate

Are there scholarships available or financial aid for low-income families?

We recognize that due to the uncertainty of today’s economy, some students will only be able to enroll with some financial assistance. As of April 2019, we are proud to announce that Sunset Sudbury is now a provider of the Step-Up for Students Scholarships (FTC, FES, Gardiner, McKay & Hope). If you are interested in these […]

Do you accept children with autism or other special needs?

Prospective students will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. As with all of our students, a decision about whether Sunset Sudbury is appropriate for a child would depend on the child’s ability to learn to take responsibility for their actions. Our program is not equipped to handle a student who experiences severe difficulties in learning […]

Is there a specific “type” of child that would benefit more from a Sudbury model school over a conventional school?

Sudbury schools have welcomed every ‘type’ of child – from the highly academic student to the traditional school ‘drop-out’. Students who are best suited for Sudbury type schools include: bright, highly motivated kids who want to surge ahead and challenge themselves; kids with unique learning styles who want to move at their own pace; kids […]

We don’t have a democracy at home. Does that work with your program’s philosophy?

We recognize that parents make the biggest decisions in a child’s life. Not everything has to be put to a vote, but the more your child feels control over his or her own decisions and the more his or her opinions are valued at home, the better this program will work for your family.

If my child becomes a Sudbury student, will my role change from parent to friend?

“If I had to make a general rule for living and working with children, it might be this: be wary of saying or doing anything to a child that you would not do to another adult, whose good opinion and affection you valued.” ~ John Holt It is true that the staff members at Sunset […]

Will my relationship with my child change?

“We don’t yet know, above all, what the world might be like if children were to grow up without being subjected to humiliation, if parents would respect them and take them seriously as people.” ~ Alice Miller Your child may mature and grow in unexpected ways while enrolled in our program. That is the beauty […]

What happens when children get out into the real world?

“Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.” ~ John Dewey Since 1968 a history of graduates from Sudbury Valley School has shown that the vast majority are living lives that are congruent with their values. In other words, graduates know themselves, know what […]

How do children get into college? And will they be ready?

Today’s higher education landscape is rapidly changing and there is now a wide array of options available. We encourage students to research and pursue the option that works best for them in reaching their goals. Many students do choose to enter traditional 4-year colleges and universities. The history of Sudbury graduates is that 80% get […]