Branches & Vine Cottage School
  • Why Choose Us (AND Why Not To)
  • Schedules & Calendar
    • 20-21 Google Calendar
    • Yearly Overview & Traditions
  • Enrollment
    • Educational Options
    • Enrollment Process
    • Pricing
    • Application Form
    • Pay Fees Here
    • Authorization & Emergency Form
  • DISTINCTIVES
    • Our Cottage School Distinctives
    • Charlotte Mason Influence
    • Who was Charlotte Mason?
    • What is a Classical Education?
    • Supplies Wish List
  • CONTACT US

2020-2021 Overview
​& BVCS Traditions

Our 2020-2021 School Calendar can be found here!

  • First Day of School: Tue., Sep 8; Fall Term Begins
  • Thanksgiving Break: Mon., Nov. 23 - Fri., Nov. 27
  • Advent Begins: Mon., Nov. 30
  • *Term 1 Examinations Week: Mon., Dec. 7 - Thu. Dec. 10
  • "Christmas School:" Mon. Dec. 7 - Thu. Dec. 17 (Christmas-themed literature, art, poetry, handicrafts, caroling, baking, serving, and celebrating for the two weeks before Christmas break!)
  • St. Nicholas Day Celebration: Mon., Dec. 7
  • **CANCELED** Christmas Family Feast
  • Last Day of Fall Term Classes: Thu., Dec. 17.
  • Christmas Break: Mon., Dec 21 to Fri., Jan. 1
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  • Classes Resume: Mon., Jan 4; Winter Term Begins
  • Twelfth Night Celebration: Tue., Jan 5 (A festival that takes place on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas marking the coming of the Epiphany.)
  • No School: Mon., Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • No School: Mon., Feb. 15: Presidents' Day
  • Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday): Tue., Feb. 16
  • St. Patrick's Day Cèilidh: Wed., Mar. 17
  • Speech Meet Week: Mon., Mar. 22 - Thu. Mar. 25
  • **Term 2 Examinations Week: Mon., Mar. 22 - Thu. Mar. 25
  • Formal Spring Luncheon & Talent Show: Wed., Mar. 24
  • Last Day of Winter Term Classes: Thu., Mar. 25
  • Holy Week Break: Mon. Mar. 29 - Thu. Apr. 1
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  • Classes Resume: Mon. Apr. 5; Spring Term Begins
  • Shakespeare Festival Week: Wed., Apr 28
  • Branches & Vine Olympic Games Week: Mon. May 17 - Wed. May 19
  • No School: Mon., May 31: Memorial Day
  • Certamen (Classical Studies Competition): Wed., June 2
  • ***Term 3 Examinations Week: Mon., June 7 - Thu., June 10
  • Night of Blessing: Wed., June 9 
  • Last Day of School: Thu., June 10

Discover the Difference of
​Branches & Vine Cottage School

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TIME-TESTED EDUCATIONAL METHODS
MASTERY OF LEARNING

​DEGREED ACADEMIC TEACHERS
FEEDING MINDS WITH A FEAST OF LIVING IDEAS
NURTURING LIFE-LONG LEARNERS
JOINING THE GREAT CONVERSATION THROUGH THE GREAT BOOKS & GREAT THINKERS OF
THE WESTERN TRADITION
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INFO@BVCOTTAGESCHOOL.COM
​(937) 618 3030
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3150 W ALEX BELL
WHY CHOOSE US (AND WHY NOT TO)
2020-2021 OVERVIEW & BVCS TRADITIONS

​APPLICATION FORM
COTTAGE SCHOOL DISTINCTIVES


Branches & Vine Cottage School is a four-day Charlotte Mason/classical school located in Dayton, Ohio. In partnership with families, and guided by the Word of God, we strive to provide a rich feast of ideas that will equip students in true knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, so they may think critically, communicate graciously, love genuinely, and serve faithfully, for the glory of Christ.
An educational initiative of Calvary South Dayton
  • Why Choose Us (AND Why Not To)
  • Schedules & Calendar
    • 20-21 Google Calendar
    • Yearly Overview & Traditions
  • Enrollment
    • Educational Options
    • Enrollment Process
    • Pricing
    • Application Form
    • Pay Fees Here
    • Authorization & Emergency Form
  • DISTINCTIVES
    • Our Cottage School Distinctives
    • Charlotte Mason Influence
    • Who was Charlotte Mason?
    • What is a Classical Education?
    • Supplies Wish List
  • CONTACT US