Question about the High School.

[Will.S]

Just curious:
We understood kids under 19 could not live full-time in The Villages.
Why is there a high school ?
Thanks Will

[golfing eagles]

Just curious:
We understood kids under 19 could not live full-time in The Villages.
Why is there a high school ?
Thanks Will

There are 3, now with Middleton 4 "family friendly" villages where employees of the Villages and businesses that operate in TV can live with their families. They do not have access to the same amenities as the rest of TV. Without these, it would be even more difficult to recruit employees, especially professionals to work here. The charter schools here are among the top ranked in the nation, and the new campus rivals most small colleges.

[LuvtheVillages]

Just curious:
We understood kids under 19 could not live full-time in The Villages.
Why is there a high school ?
Thanks Will

It is a charter school system, not a public school. To qualify to attend, one parent must work for the Developer, or a business located within The Villages.

The excellent charter schools are a major factor in recruiting quality employees.

[golfing eagles]

There are 3, now with Middleton 4 "family friendly" villages where employees of the Villages and businesses that operate in TV can live with their families. They do not have access to the same amenities as the rest of TV. Without these, it would be even more difficult to recruit employees, especially professionals to work here. The charter schools here are among the top ranked in the nation, and the new campus rivals most small colleges.

It is a charter school system, not a public school. To qualify to attend, one parent must work for the Developer, or a business located within The Villages.

The excellent charter schools are a major factor in recruiting quality employees.


I wish I had said that :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Will.S]

:gc:There are 3, now with Middleton 4 "family friendly" villages where employees of the Villages and businesses that operate in TV can live with their families. They do not have access to the same amenities as the rest of TV. Without these, it would be even more difficult to recruit employees, especially professionals to work here. The charter schools here are among the top ranked in the nation, and the new campus rivals most small colleges.

[VApeople]

Why is there a high school ?


To provide education for the Villagers who did not graduate from high school.

[pikeselectric]

Just curious:
We understood kids under 19 could not live full-time in The Villages.
Why is there a high school ?
Thanks Will

A lot of businesses have younger adults/employees with children that are able to attend The Villages Charter schools, makes it easier to have their children close to where they work :)

[mlmarr]

Just curious:
We understood kids under 19 could not live full-time in The Villages.
Why is there a high school ?
Thanks Will

Who do you think works everywhere you go in the Villages... ??? young people with families, why not have a place to live [family friendly] with fabulous schools to attend, plenty of Retired Villagers volunteer at these schools.. take note these schools are top shelf..

[mlmarr]

To provide education for the Villagers who did not graduate from high school.

your seat is ready.. join in ..

[Rwirish]

Looking for the nearest tunnel.

[kendi]

They live near The Villages, not in The Villages for the reasons mentioned above. Even Middleton is outside of TV.

[GizmoWhiskers]

They live near The Villages, not in The Villages for the reasons mentioned above. Even Middleton is outside of TV.
Middleton is owned by T V. It is its own district within T V. It does not share the amenities that the over 55 districts share. T V in the near future will have another under 55 at Coleman area as well.

I am thinking as T V creeps further and further south there will be much less over 55 and more under 55 districts. (Baby boomers are kicking the bucket so move on over to where the $$ is.)

Why have under 55 areas? To help support the local businesses. Why have charter schools? Better education with the added financial state funding $$ benefit added to local taxes. Good business strategy.

[Gail simon]

Unlike public schools, charter schools have ability to remove students whose behavior and academic progress are not acceptable.

[golfing eagles]

Unlike public schools, charter schools have ability to remove students whose behavior and academic progress are not acceptable.

True. A complete non-sequitur to the topic of this thread, but true.

[Janie123]

Just curious:
We understood kids under 19 could not live full-time in The Villages.
Why is there a high school ?
Thanks Will
Through various relationships with TV such as a employee at Publix that is leased from TV.

https://www.tvcs.org/centralOffice/pdfDocs/Eligibilty-and-Enrollment-Final-20-21.pdf

[Bogie Shooter]

To provide education for the Villagers who did not graduate from high school.

Unlike public schools, charter schools have ability to remove students whose behavior and academic progress are not acceptable.

True. A complete non-sequitur to the topic of this thread, but true.

Helpful information for some :
Did you know?

In Latin, non sequitur means "it does not follow." The phrase was borrowed into English in the 1500s by people who made a formal study of logic. For them, it meant a conclusion that does not follow from the statements that lead to it. But we now use non sequitur for any kind of statement that seems to come out of the blue.
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[lpkruege1]

It is a charter school system, not a public school. To qualify to attend, one parent must work for the Developer, or a business located within The Villages.

The excellent charter schools are a major factor in recruiting quality employees.

Did you know first responders don't qualify? They don't work for the developer.

[frayedends]

Who do you think works everywhere you go in the Villages... ??? young people with families, why not have a place to live [family friendly] with fabulous schools to attend, plenty of Retired Villagers volunteer at these schools.. take note these schools are top shelf..

Typical TOTV response to a valid question. The OP didn’t know about the family areas. The OP got several good answers and replied that the answers make sense. But you felt the need to reply with a condescending post.

[Paula]

We knew why we have charter schools, but another question is does one member of a Middleton household have to work for/in TV? Of course if one does, then the children are eligible for the schools. But what about just "any family" - can anyone buy a house in Middleton?

[Dusty_Star]

Just curious:
We understood kids under 19 could not live full-time in The Villages.
Why is there a high school ?
Thanks Will

There are also other family neighborhoods, built by the Villages developer, but not within the Villages, where houses can be bought by families with young children. My understanding is that the schools are built to attract employees to The Villages, to attend the school a child must have a parent that is employed by the Villages, or by a 'first tier subcontractor', or by a designated 'business partner'. In addition to the high school, there are elementary, pre-school, & middle schools.

[Dusty_Star]

Through various relationships with TV such as a employee at Publix that is leased from TV.

https://www.tvcs.org/centralOffice/pdfDocs/Eligibilty-and-Enrollment-Final-20-21.pdf

I don't think children of Publix employees qualify. Look at page 2 of your link:

it says: other than a lease. It also says: paid directly by The Villages Company.

[margaretmattson]

We knew why we have charter schools, but another question is does one member of a Middleton household have to work for/in TV? Of course if one does, then the children are eligible for the schools. But what about just "any family" - can anyone buy a house in Middleton?Yes, anyone can buy a home in Middleton.

[Papa_lecki]

I don't think children of Publix employees qualify. Look at page 2 of your link:

it says: other than a lease. It also says: paid directly by The Villages Company.

If you work for a company who leases from the villages, you are in category 3. Publix would be included.

Business Partners who lease directly from a Villages Company or that own a permanent
business site purchased directly from The Villages and from which they operate their
business within The Villages.

[LoisR]

Check the Niche site. The Villages charter schools are among the worst in the nation.

[Bill14564]

Did you know first responders don't qualify? They don't work for the developer.

The VPSD works for the VCCDD which would seem to put VPSD first responders in Category 2 of the PDF linked in the other posts.

[Bill14564]

Check the Niche site. The Villages charter schools are among the worst in the nation.

Guess it depends where you look or what criteria is being used by the particular site. In this ranking (https://www.publicschoolreview.com/villages-charter-school-profile) and this ranking (https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/sumter-school-district/villages-charter-school-5612) The Villages Charter Schools are in the top 10% nationwide.

[Topspinmo]

To provide education for the Villagers who did not graduate from high school.

So we’re paying for our own education:wave:

[Topspinmo]

But, but spend the most or should I say tax the most. No different public schools never get what pay for.

[Topspinmo]

IMO that’s not right they are working for us in villages. O wait we only pay for it but don’t have say in rules. Yes school taxes pay for it.

[PugMom]

To provide education for the Villagers who did not graduate from high school.

:a20::bowdown:

[PugMom]

Guess it depends where you look or what criteria is being used by the particular site. In this ranking (https://www.publicschoolreview.com/villages-charter-school-profile) and this ranking (https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/sumter-school-district/villages-charter-school-5612) The Villages Charter Schools are in the top 10% nationwide.

that's what i heard. the Villages schools are superior to most public schools. the kids perform well without the many distractions from other unruly kids

[Bogie Shooter]

Check the Niche site. The Villages charter schools are among the worst in the nation.

Guess it depends where you look or what criteria is being used by the particular site. In this ranking (https://www.publicschoolreview.com/villages-charter-school-profile) and this ranking (https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/sumter-school-district/villages-charter-school-5612) The Villages Charter Schools are in the top 10% nationwide.


From the Niche site:

Villages Charter School
#1 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Sumter County
grade A Overall Grade
Public, CharterPK, K-12THE VILLAGES, FL
Rating 3.92 out of 5 249 reviews

Report Card
grade A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
Data Sources
Academics
grade A

Diversity
grade A minus

Teachers
grade B+

College Prep
grade A minus

Clubs & Activities
grade A

Administration
grade B+

Sports
grade A minus

Food
grade A minus

I didn’t know a grade of (A) would be worst in the nation…….

[massachusettskid]

But, but spend the most or should I say tax the most. No different public schools never get what pay for.

Based on your comment I believe you need revise your comment. The Villages Charter School is the 3rd best school in the state of Florida. If you look at what you pay for taxes for the Charter School and the quality of education I believe you get a lot more and a better education for all students.
If you have not visited the new facility take a ride and view the facilities it is amazing.

[JMintzer]

Middleton is owned by T V. It is its own district within T V. It does not share the ammenities that the over 55 districts share. T V in the near future will have another under 55 at Coleman area as well.

I am thinking as T V creeps further and further south there will be much less over 55 and more under 55 districts. (Baby boomers are kicking the bucket so move on over to where the $$ is.)

Why have under 55 areas? To help support the local businesses. Why have charter schools? Better education with the added financial state funding $$ benefit added to local taxes. Good business strategy.

Generation X following the Boomers is almost as big... And they've already started to retire. Millennials are even bigger then Boomers. No need to panic sell to under 55 age buyers...

Boomers = 71.6 Million

Generation X = 65.2 Million (started hitting 55 3-4 years ago)

Millennials = 72.4 Million (about 14-15 years from hitting 55)

[JMintzer]

Typical TOTV response to a valid question. The OP didn’t know about the family areas. The OP got several good answers and replied that the answers make sense. But you felt the need to reply with a condescending post.

Seemed like another response the added info and "made sense", to me...

[JMintzer]

We knew why we have charter schools, but another question is does one member of a Middleton household have to work for/in TV? Of course if one does, then the children are eligible for the schools. But what about just "any family" - can anyone buy a house in Middleton?

Yes, anyone can buy a house in Middleton. There are more than a few "seniors" who bought there, because they like the idea of a "mixed age" neighborhood...

[Randall55]

Yes, anyone can buy a house in Middleton. There are more than a few "seniors" who bought there, because they like the idea of a "mixed age" neighborhood...Or, they like the idea of less crowded pickleball courts, pool, etc. While most of the neighborhood is working or at school, the amenities are ALL YOURS. It also doesn't hurt that the homes are cheaper for whatever reason. They are the same models as the Villages.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

There are lots of people who work here because of the K-12 school; that’s why a lot of them didn’t quit back when we had Covid. You should look at the school as something positive for everybody.

[Papa_lecki]

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[Papa_lecki]

Yes, anyone can buy a house in Middleton. There are more than a few "seniors" who bought there, because they like the idea of a "mixed age" neighborhood...


Or, they like the idea of less crowded pickleball courts, pool, etc. While most of the neighborhood is working or at school, the amenities are ALL YOURS. It also doesn't hurt that the homes are cheaper for whatever reason. They are the same models as the Villages.

But they don’t get access to any of the Villages amenities, including executive golf.

[Randall55]

But they don’t get access to any of the Villages amenities, including executive golf.Those who do not golf find Middleton a good option. Some only play championship courses and Middleton will not be far from the newer courses. Cheaper prices and less crowded are attracting a few older folks.

[simplesimonsaid]

The Village Charter School is possibly the biggest, and luckiest start in life those kids could get.
Local Public Schools are poor and underfunded, from all the reports I have read.

[Cliff Fr]

Check the Niche site. The Villages charter schools are among the worst in the nation.

I think the rating depends on the bias of whoever is doing the rating.

[Dusty_Star]

...They are the same models as the Villages.

I was just looking at some of the models in Middleton online & they do not seem to be the same models. There are a lot of two stories (few within the Villages). One similarity I did see is some have screened in lanais similar to Village models. The Playground series might be closest to Patio Villas, but no patio & no lanai.

[Dusty_Star]

Generation X following the Boomers is almost as big... And they've already started to retire. Millennials are even bigger then Boomers. No need to panic sell to under 55 age buyers...

Boomers = 71.6 Million

Generation X = 65.2 Million (started hitting 55 3-4 years ago)

Millennials = 72.4 Million (about 14-15 years from hitting 55)

Absolutely correct & some of the new 'young' buyers are working from home, having bought their retirement home early. Very smart, I wish I had done so.

[margaretmattson]

I was just looking at some of the models in Middleton online & they do not seem to be the same models. There are a lot of two stories (few within the Villages). One similarity I did see is some have screened in lanais similar to Village models. The Playground series might be closest to Patio Villas, but no patio & no lanai.I looked at Middleton when my daughter was here for Thanksgiving. They ARE the same models as the Villages. The model names are different but the floor plans are the same. In Middleton, there are MORE models to choose from. This includes two story homes and smaller framed houses.

Example: Kit and Kaboodle (Recess Series)is called Emerald (Patio Villa) on the Villages side. A 3rd bedroom was created in lieu of a lanai. This version is also available in the Villages for those who choose it. Or, you can have a 2 bedroom with lanai.

Most Designer Homes available in the Villages are being built in Middleton. When we visited, they were 10- 20% cheaper than the Villages side. This may have changed. I have not look at home prices since my visit in November.

[Bill14564]

I looked at Middleton when my daughter was here for Thanksgiving. They ARE the same models as the Villages. The model names are different but the floor plans are the same. In Middleton, there are MORE models to choose from that are not being built in the Villages. This includes two story homes and smaller framed houses. We did not notice a courtyard villa series. The sales rep explained townhomes are going to built in Middleton.

Example: Kit and Kaboodle (Recess Series)is called Emerald (Patio Villa) on the Villages side. A 3rd bedroom was created in lieu of a lanai. This version is also available in the Villages for those who choose it. Or, you can have a 2 bedroom with lanai.

So the models in Middleton are just the same as the models in the Villages except for the models that are different than those in the Villages and the models that aren’t built in the Villages?

[VApeople]

So the models in Middleton are just the same as the models in the Villages except for the models that are different than those in the Villages and the models that aren’t built in the Villages?

That is a great summary of the preceding rambling post!

[margaretmattson]

So the models in Middleton are just the same as the models in the Villages except for the models that are different than those in the Villages and the models that aren’t built in the Villages? Oops, Sorry! I was typing fast while answering the phone.

There are MORE models to choose from in Middleton. They are in ADDITION to those being sold in the Villages. When we were there, my daughter was interested in Designer Style Homes. (Known as Range Series In Middleton) We instantly noticed the floor plans are identical to the Villages.

We were told Courtyard Villas are not being built in Middleton. Townhomes are planned for that area.