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986 forest road new haven ct 06515203.397.1001 www.hopkins.edu

Admission Open HouseSunday, October 17

Grades 7–8: 12 to 1:30 pmGrades 9–12: 2 to 3:30 pm

a coeducational college preparatoryday school for grades 7–12

Celebrating350 Years

HopkinsSchool

Ross School is a co-educational boarding (grades 7–12) and day school

(PN–Grade 12) located on two beautiful campuses in East Hampton

and Bridgehampton, about 2 hours east of New York City. The School

offers a global, integrated curriculum with engaging courses in science,

arts, humanities and wellness, while offering opportunities for

independent study, competitive athletics, extracurricular activities

and travel. Ross has a successful college placement program with

100% of applicants receiving acceptances at competitive colleges

and universities. Ross School attracts a world class faculty and

serves over 500 domestic and international students.

visit us online at www.ross.org/boarding

ROSS UPPER SCHOOLBOARDING AND DAYGRADE 5 – GRADE 12EAST HAMPTON, NY

ROSS LOWER SCHOOLPRE-NURSERY – GRADE 4BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY

Discover Ross School A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR PRE-NURSERY—GRADE 12

Schedule your visit today!Christine LeFevre

Director of Admissions

(518) 523-9329 ext. 6000 • [email protected] Cascade Rd. • LAKE PLACID, New York • 12946

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A co-ed day and boarding school for children in grades 4-9.

come visit us!Saturday, October 30thAll School Open House

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•Pre-KtoGrade12•Coeducational•SmallClasses•CollegePreparatory DaySchool

WoosterSchool91MiryBrookRoadDanbury,CT06810

203.830.3916WoosterSchool.org

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Connecticut Friends SchoolSerious Work, Joyous AtmosphereWilton, CT

“Strong core academics are complemented by character education, communi-ty service, visual and performing arts and outdoor education. We know ourdaughter will be well prepared to enter high school after finishing at CFS.”

–David Mandel, parent of a middle-school student

For more than 300 years, Friends schools have been recognized forfine academics as well as a whole-child approach to intellectual andmoral development. Connecticut Friends School is the first and onlyQuaker elementary/middle school in Connecticut. With 60 studentsin four multi-age classrooms, the independent day school has anincredible student to teacher ratio. The small size of the school guar-antees their students are individually guided in improving their pas-sions and gifts. Along the way they develop the uncommon poise andkindness that distinguishes their graduates.

CONNECTICUT FRIENDS SCHOOL• Creative, hands-on, interdisciplinary K-8 grade academic program• Outstanding faculty with advanced degrees and conflict resolutiontraining• Main campus on five wooded acres; a second, 15-acre campus used as a “living” classroom for nature studies and activities• Inclusive Quaker values: simplicity, peace, integrity, community,equality and stewardship of the earth• Rich, varied arts and culture (dance, theater, drumming, music, art, storytelling)• Outdoor education and leadership program every other week

Emphasis on ValuesConnecticut Friends School believes that education is preparation

for life: the lively development of intellectual, physical, and social-emotional capacities as well as those of the spirit. Teachers are facilita-tors of the learning process, using dialogue, reflection and inquiry astools for learning in the classroom. The Quaker values of simplicity,peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship of the earth aredeeply embedded in the curricula and school culture.

Conflict Resolution and CompassionAt Connecticut Friends School, they develop peace education

practices for nonviolent conflict resolution. Their curricula pro-motes teaching each subject in a way that enhances student under-standing of justice and basic human and civil rights. Through serv-ice learning, students gain an awareness of the world beyond theirimmediate environment, have exposure to broad societal issues,develop compassion for those struggling under difficult circum-stances, and cultivate an ability to view problems from a variety ofperspectives.

Where Their Graduates GoLocal public high schools in Weston, New Canaan, Darien,

Norwalk, and Westport; magnet schools such as Academy ofInformation Technology & Engineering, Nutmeg Ballet, and theCenter for Global Studies; private schools including The MastersSchool, King School, Fairfield Prep, Westtown School, SoundviewPrep, St. Joseph High School, St. Luke’s School, Suffield Academy,Trinity Catholic, Trinity-Pawling, International School (Italy), andWooster School.

CFS alumni have been accepted at the following colleges:American University, Bowling Green, Bryn Mawr, Bucknell,College of the Redwoods, Colorado College, Columbia University,Cornell, Earlham, The New School, George WashingtonUniversity, Gettysburg, Goucher, Green Mountain, Guilford,Hampshire, Harvey Mudd, Haverford, Hobart, Lafayette, Lewis &Clark, Middlebury, MIT, Princeton University, Swarthmore,University of Rhode Island, University of Rochester, University ofVermont, and Wellesley.

Connecticut Friends School is accredited by Connecticut Association ofIndependent Schools and Friends Council on Education. Their first OpenHouse is Friday, November 5th at 1 p.m. RSVP at 203/762-9860 or toarrange a tour. Go to www.CtFriendsSchool.org for more information.WILTON CAMPUS: 317 New Canaan Road (Route 106) Wilton, CT.203/762-9860.

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Ridgefield AcademyBuilding a Strong Foundation from Preschool to Grade 8Ridgefield, CT

A child’s early educational experience significantly impacts the waythey see themselves and the world around them. Research indicates thatthe critical education years from preschool through grade 8 are whenskills are developed, confidence is built, character is formed, and a loveof learning is instilled. At Ridgefield Academy, they know this best.

For over 35 years, Ridgefield Academy, an independent coeduca-tional day school located in Ridgefield, Conn., has helped educate chil-dren in a nurturing environment dedicated to building skills, confi-dence, and character. RA is intentionally not asso-ciated with a high school in an effort to focus onthese formative educational years. Graduates leavethe school well prepared for their secondary schoolexperiences and with the tools to help them livesuccessful adult lives that are filled with purpose.

An Engaging and Challenging CurriculumRidgefield Academy’s innovative teaching staff

and small classroom environment help to nurturestudents with individual attention and encour-agement. Through an emphasis on the wholechild and high standards of achievement,Ridgefield Academy strives to help childrenbecome thoughtful, independent, and confidentlearners. Classroom environments are a safe placefor children to express ideas and take risks, withonly constructive criticism from peers. “TheRidgefield Academy community has given ourchildren the strength and confidence to unleash their intellectualcuriosity and revel in their individuality,” comments one parent.“We credit RA with helping prepare them for the continuing aca-demic rigor and support they will receive at Hopkins School fortheir high school years.”

RA’s curriculum combines the traditional, core subject areas oflanguage arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with a richprogram of music, art, and drama designed to inspire students andspark their creativity. “The strengths of RA’s program can be foundon many different levels,” comments parent and Weston residentBarbara Chopin. “I think it is the school’s overall approach to cur-riculum development. Interweaving meaningful literature with ver-bal and artistic expression; expanding a history unit to include cul-ture, art and science along with the core topic; relating Latin rootsto English and foreign language vocabulary are all examples of howRA educates rather than teaches. From the first moment you meetthe teaching staff, you realize they are there because they love to edu-cate students.”

A School Built on ValuesThe RA school community is a caring community built on a foun-

dation of shared values. In all areas of school life, students model andreinforce the principles of respect, responsibility, fairness, and serviceto others. Service learning is incorporated into the curriculum toengage children in meaningful activities that reinforce the importanceof service to others.

Focus on CommunicationAn important part of becoming a confident learner is mastering the

tools to effectively communicate your ideas to others. Research sup-ports that children who are taught communicationstrategies and provided with weekly practice at anearly age are more adept at informal and formalpublic speaking.

At Ridgefield Academy, children are taught oraland written communication skills as early as pre-school. In second grade, children engage in a for-mal public speaking curriculum and are givenample opportunity to practice these skills throughthe curriculum. Every graduate completes his orher educational journey with a personal graduationspeech that highlights the success of RA’s PublicSpeaking Program.

The Right Secondary PlacementRidgefield Academy dedicates itself to helping

each student find the right secondary school for thenext step of his or her educational journey. This istheir commitment to every eighth grade student.

As students enter grade 6, the Head of School and the Head ofUpper School lead each student through a sequence of stepsdesigned to help prepare, plan, investigate and consider a wide rangeof high school options. To help in this process, trips to day schoolsand boarding schools are offered to interested seventh grade stu-dents. Additionally, all eighth grade students meet weekly with theirHead of Upper School in an effort to determine the best next stepfor them. Throughout the process, students and families are guidedand supported.

The RA DifferenceMany families have discovered the difference the Ridgefield

Academy experience can make in their child’s confidence and devel-opment. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum delivered in a sup-portive school environment, Ridgefield Academy helps students builda strong foundation for future success.

For more information about Ridgefield Academy, visit www.ridgefieldacademy.org or call Libby Mattson at (203) 894-1800 x112.


Hopkins SchoolNew Haven, CT

Hopkins School was founded in June, 1660 as Hopkins GrammarSchool by the Reverend John Davenport with funds from GovernorEdward Hopkins, the second Governor of the Connecticut Colony.The school began with one teacher and about thirty local boys in aone-room schoolhouse on the New Haven Green.

Hopkins School today is a highly academic, coeducational inde-pendent day school comprised of 680 students in grades seven throughtwelve, from 65 cities and towns throughout centralConnecticut. The faculty and staff number 150; theSchool is located on a 108-acre campus in theWestville section of New Haven. Hopkins definesitself as a community of civility and learning, onethat educates students from diverse backgrounds toa full measure of their talents and humanity. Acommitment to competitive athletics, to the cre-ative joys of the artist, and to community service areessential aspects of the Hopkins experience. Eachyear Hopkins hosts an annual Admission OpenHouse on a Sunday in October, giving prospectivefamilies an opportunity to learn more about theirunique community. Additional information aboutadmission events can be found atwww.hopkins.edu, by writing to [email protected] or by calling the Admission Office at(203) 397-1001.

Hopkins is one of the three oldest independentsecondary schools in the country; this year theSchool is celebrating a milestone—its 350thanniversary. More than 3,000 members of theHopkins community gathered on campus in Juneto commemorate the 350th with an outdoor partyand fireworks display. They will be concluding theirformal events with an Academic Convocation onSeptember 24, 2010. Invited guests include collegepresidents, heads of schools and Hopkins commu-nity members —past and present —who will dontheir formal academia robes in honor of the 2010Hopkins Medal recipients, Jane Aries Levin, SeniorLecturer, Yale University and Richard C. Levin,President, Yale University. The Hopkins Medal isawarded to a member of the Hopkins family forunparalleled commitment, devotion, and loyalty toHopkins. The Levins’ first roles in the Hopkinsfamily were those of parents, seeing four childrencomplete their secondary education at Hopkins:John, ’90, Daniel, ’94, Sarah ’96 and Rebecca ’03.Among their legacy to Hopkins are the book acqui-sition fund established for Hopkins’ library andtheir service on the Committee of Trustees. Richard

was a member and served as the Treasurer, a position he held until1995, when he became Yale’s President. Jane Levin became a HopkinsTrustee in 2000, and served on the Education, Finance andInvestment Committee and the Trustee Committee, which selectsfuture board members. With Jane’s retirement from the Board in2010, the Levins will have fulfilled twenty-four years of remarkableservice to Hopkins. Questions about the Academic Convocation canbe addressed to [email protected].

986 Forest Road, New Haven, CT. 203/397-1001. www.hopkins.edu




Lauralton HallPrepares Its Students for the Rigors of College StudyMilford, CTAcademy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, is a Catholic col-lege preparatory high school founded in 1905 by the Sisters ofMercy. The school is over one hundred years old — a major mile-stone in the life of any school but even more significant for aCatholic girls’ school. Set on a beautiful 30-acre campus centered

around a Victorian mansion built in 1864, the school prepares girlsto become competent, confident and compassionate women.Students are challenged to not just succeed in a rigorous academicprogram, but to give of themselves —especially to those in need.The well-rounded curriculum fully prepares students for the rigorsof college study, with demanding honors and advanced placementclasses offered in all academic disciplines.

Known for its many competitive sports teams, Lauralton also has aproud history of athletic excellence. In addition, numerous clubs andactivities are offered to meet the interests of every girl. SinceLauralton believes character formation is as essential as academicachievement, the school’s unique mission incorporates the core valuesof its founding organization, the Sisters of Mercy: compassion andservice; educational excellence; concern for women and women’s

issues; global vision and responsibility; spiritual growth and develop-ment; as well as collaboration. Students are encouraged to pursueknowledge, recognize truth and respond to the needs of others.

As the oldest Catholic college-preparatory high school for girls inConnecticut, Lauralton attracts more than four hundred students fromthroughout New Haven and Fairfield counties. Centrally located in his-toric downtown Milford and within walking distance of the train station,students arrive by train, car or bus, seeking the same rigorous preparation

for college as the more than6,000 alumnae who havepassed through Lauralton’shalls for over 100 years.Lauralton Hall encouragesall interested young womenin grades six, seven, andeight as well as transfer stu-dents to consider theLauralton advantage fortheir high school years.Students are welcome tospend a day at the schoolvisiting classes and meetingfaculty and students. Formore information, pleasecontact the AdmissionsOffice at (203) 877-2786,Ext. 144. 200 High StreetMilford, CT.

www.laureltonhall.org.

LAURALTON HALLPRESENTS STUDENTFALL MUSICALPRODUCTION OF“ANNIE”Lauralton Hall is pleasedto present a student fall

musical production of “Annie.” Some of the principal cast membersinclude: Dominique Bonessi,’11 of Milford as Miss Hannigan;Victoria Conaway,’12 of Trumbull as Grace; Jeff Sargent of Trumbullas Warbucks; Briana Archer,’12 of West Redding as Duffy; RajaneBrown,’13 of Bridgeport as Pepper; Andrea Castillo,’13 of Monroeas Molly; Brenna Donahue,’14 of Trumbull as July; MaggieMellott,’11 of Norwalk as Annie; Amy Patterson,’12 of Bridgeportas Kate; Saray Yoney,’13 of Easton as Tessie; Emma Linsenmeyer,’12of Fairfield as Ronnie; Abbey Maloney, ’13 of Fairfield as Connie;and Carolyn Savoia, ’13 of Ridgefield as Bonnie.

The student production of “Annie” will take place from Friday, Oct.22 through Sunday, Oct. 24 in the Parsons Complex Auditorium, 70West River St., Milford. For more information or to order tickets, call(203) 877-2786.

THE LAURALTON HALL CLASS OF 2010 REJOICESUPON HAVING JUST RECEIVED THEIR DIPLOMAS.


Wooster SchoolDanbury, CT

What do you look for in a school?Challenging academics?Competitive sports?Innovative arts?Dedicated teachers?Small classes?The latest technology?A beautiful campus?These are important qualities of a fine school, and Wooster is one

of the finest. Since 1926, Wooster School has provided a premiereducational experience in Northern Fairfield and Westchester coun-ties. But a first-rate education is more than just the sum of its parts:Maybe what you’re really looking for is the best place for your childto grow up!

Located on the Ridgefield/Danbury border, their scenic campus ofover 100 acres provides a safe and peaceful environment that offers avariety of habitats for experimentation, direct study, and outdoor fun.Central to its educational mission, Wooster has maintained a long-standing commitment to diversity in its student body, staff, faculty,

and Board of Trustees. They cultivate the intellectual, creative, athlet-ic, spiritual, and ethical development of their students – for their ben-efit and for the good of the world.

Lower School (Pre-K to 5) emphasizes the joy of learning, integrat-ing language arts with reasoning to create lifelong readers, writers, andproblem solvers. A science lab, a foreign language initiative, computerskills, thematic units, varied athletics and recreational facilities, and amyriad of innovative events and programs are just some of theirunique features.

Middle School (6 to 8) offers a challenging curriculum taught insmall groups by dedicated teachers. Students work with their advisorsto navigate through the waters of early adolescence, while preparing tobecome autonomous learners. They feature classes in Latin, French,and Spanish; math classes grouped by ability; hands-on science;required geography; field trips integral to the curriculum; studio art,sculpture, and photography; private music lessons; and technology-infused learning. Athletes may try out for the 32 Upper School teams.

Upper School (9 to 12) provides an outstanding college preparatorycurriculum within the context of a strong liberal arts tradition.Academic excellence is promoted through independent study, collo-quia, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. Sophomores are eligi-

ble for a unique Year AbroadProgram in France or Spain; allseniors participate in SeniorIndependent Study; “self-help” is acommunity philosophy whereinchildren and adults act as stewardsof the School; and 100 hours ofcommunity service are required.They have talented, professionalartists and musicians who bringtheir passion and skills to theirclassrooms. Sports teams competein a 45-member Association as wellas in New England Tournaments.

Experienced counselors supportstudents in the college applicationprocess. They explore their intel-lectual aspirations, personal goals,and career plans. Recent graduateshave attended Amherst, Bard,Barnard, Boston College, Brown,Cambridge (UK), Carnegie-Mellon, Cornell, NYU, Pratt,Princeton, RIT, RPI, Tufts,UMichigan, UPenn, Wesleyan,and Williams. An excellent educa-tion in a community that cares.91 Miry Brook Rd., Danbury, CT.203/830-3916

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Villa Maria SchoolStamford, CTThe Villa Maria School is a co-educational day school for children withlearning disabilities. In small classes with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio, VillaMaria supports and encourages children to learn, develop individual inter-ests, and exceed the expectations of their parents, teachers and themselves.

Villa Maria, known as the “Jewel on the Hill” in residential NorthStamford, has been approved as a school for students with learningdisabilities by the Connecticut State Department of Education since1980. Additionally, Villa Maria is accredited by the Connecticut

Association of Independent Schools. Attracted by the prospect of anindividualized curriculum in a calm, accepting environment, studentscome to them from all across Fairfield County and WestchesterCounty in New York, some from as far away as New York City.

Their mission is to develop the full potential of students who arelearning disabled with a focus on academic achievement and self-advo-cacy. “We do this by providing an education that will help children wholearn differently acquire knowledge, develop skills, and increase the self-acceptance and self-esteem necessary to become responsible adults andby advocating for and promoting understanding of learning disabilities.Our ultimate goal is to facilitate a student’s return to an independent orpublic school armed with the tools and skills necessary to continue theireducation in a mainstream setting. Most of our alumni have gone on toachieve college degrees or higher levels of education.”

Villa Maria stands apart from traditional schools in very distinct ways.First and foremost, they maintain a 4:1 teacher-student ratio in theirclassrooms, and all of their classroom teachers are certified in SpecialEducation. Secondly, a heavy emphasis is placed on positive social inter-action and development. Third, each student’s curriculum is developedbased on his/her individual needs. In addition, Villa Maria hosts manyenrichment programs throughout the year, such as children’s author vis-its and special performances. Furthermore, Villa Maria also holds semi-nars throughout the year for parents of special-needs children to provideinformation and updates on the latest developments in special education.

Villa Maria was first given the nickname “Jewel on the Hill” by a par-

ent who felt that she had discovered an invaluable and precious resourcein Villa Maria. The precious resource, however, is the Villa Maria stu-dent, whose willingness to explore different ways to learn enables him torefine and polish the skills necessary to unlock his true potential.

For more information about the school and its programs, please contact MaryAnn Tynan at 203/322-5886 x104 or [email protected] School: 161 Sky Meadow Drive, Stamford, CT. Villamariaedu.org;203/322-5886.

MEMBER SCHOOLSBrunswick School100 Maher Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830The Children’s School12 Gary Road Stamford, CT 06903Connecticut Friends School317 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT 06897Convent of the Sacred Heart1177 King Street Greenwich, CT 06831Eagle Hill Greenwich45 Glenville Road Greenwich, CT 06831Eagle Hill SouthportMain Street Southport, CT 06490Fairfield Country Day School2970 Bronson Road Fairfield, CT 06430Fairfield College Preparatory School1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824

French-American School of New York145 New Street Mamaroneck, NY 10543Greenwich Academy200 North Maple AvenueGreenwich, CT 06830Greenwich Catholic471 North Street Greenwich, CT 06830Greenwich Country Day SchoolP.O. Box 623 Greenwich, CT 06836-0623Greens Farms AcademyP.O. Box 998 35 Beachside AvenueGreens Farms, CT 06838-0998Hackley School293 Benedict Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591

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The Ross School A Global Education, Right Around the CornerEast Hampton, NYClassrooms filled with activelearners. Electives that take placeon the beach, in the woods or on afarm. A global curriculum thatoffers a chance to travel the world.This may sound like a utopianvision of education, but it is aliveand well at Ross School.

Serving students in pre-nurserythrough grade 12, Ross School islocated in the Hamptons, just twohours from New York City andConnecticut. The Upper School is nestled in the woods in EastHampton while the Lower School is surrounded by farmland inBridgehampton.

This private institution also boasts an innovative and thriving board-ing program for students in grades 7–12. Entering its third year, theprogram has more than doubled its enrollment, starting with five stu-dents and growing to include 85 boarders, or 30% of the High School.

A major draw is the school’s dynamic learning environment.Cultural history is at the core of its global curriculum, weaving togeth-er math, science, language arts, visual arts, performing arts, mediastudies, technology and physical education/wellness. Students are pro-vided with a 21st century skills set and are encouraged to become envi-ronmental stewards and compassionate citizens, following the school’smotto, “Know Thyself in Order to Serve.”

With an education that focuses on cultures and peoples around theworld, it is only fitting to have a student body that represents all cor-ners of the globe. The current student body represents Brazil, China,Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea and the UnitedStates, including students from New York City and Texas.

Fara Kaner has been attending Ross School for the last four years,first as a day student and now as a boarder. Originally from New YorkCity, she attended the United Nations International School beforecoming to Ross. “The best thing about Ross would have to be theinnovative nature of the curriculum and the warm environment theclasses create, to make learning enjoyable,” she says.

Boarding students follow the same integrated curriculum as day stu-dents and are expected to maintain strong academic standing. A sup-port network of house parents, faculty and the Director of ResidentialLife offer boarding students assistance at every turn.

There are two options for housing. Boarders can choose between liv-ing in a family-style home or with a host family. The boarding housesoffer beautiful, spacious living environments and are supervised by Ross

faculty house parents. Students living with hostfamilies are able to experience life in a home withsiblings who are, in most cases, Ross studentsthemselves. Hosted students are encouraged to

attend all boarding house activities and excursions as well.Ultimately, the boarding program at Ross exposes day students to their

peers from across the globe and around the corner, while providing board-ers with a home away from home.

“Being a boarder as opposed toa day student is a very uniqueexperience. I feel that it creates asense of independence that Iwould not have necessarily devel-oped living at home,” says Fara. “Ialso believe that it creates long-lasting bonds between people whowould not necessarily have formedstrong friendships unless underthese circumstances.”

FACTS ABOUT ROSS SCHOOL • Ross School is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA),with an International Credential; it is a member of the NationalAssociation of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The Association ofBoarding Schools (TABS).• Boarders eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Ross Café. The Caféuses regional, organic, seasonal and sustainable foods and serves a vari-ety of fresh, healthy and flavorful meals each day.• Ross High School students can take international trips as part ofWinter Intersession. Students and teachers work intensively on groupand individual projects for three weeks, including service projects,either home or abroad.• Ross School’s state-of-the-art athletic facilities feature two gymnasi-ums, a dance and martial arts studio, four multi-sport fields that canbe configured for soccer, lacrosse and baseball, six indoor/outdoorHar-tru tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, and a Fieldhouse.• The school has excellent college placements, including Bates,Bowdoin, Brown, Columbia, Duke, Georgetown, Middlebury,Princeton, Tufts, University of Chicago, University of SouthernCalifornia, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, Vassar, Wesleyanand Yale. Since 2001, 418 students have received 1637 acceptances atover 495 colleges and universities both in the US and internationally.• The 49 members of the class of 2010 had 157 acceptances at 116 dif-ferent colleges. They received 30 merit scholarships and financialawards totaling over $2 million. Nine students were accepted to theirfirst choice college in the early decision round.

The Ross School boarding blog features a review of weekend activ-ities as well as upcoming events, photos, and changes in school sched-ule or travel alerts. Visit www.ross.org/boardingnews.

For additional information or to schedule a visit, contact theAdmissions Office at 631/907-5400 or [email protected]. Ross School,18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, NY. www.ross.org.



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North Country School Lake Placid, NY“What’s the most important educational decision that you and yourchild will ever make? It’s not college, it’s not grad school and it’s nothigh school,” explains David Hochschartner, Head of North CountrySchool. “Middle school is the determining factor in a child’s aca-demic and personal well-being. It is where the action is. Our resi-dential program is different from other boarding schools; we are smalland personal.”

Located just outside of LakePlacid, NY, North Country Schoolis a co-ed day and boarding schoolfor children in grades 4-9. It is aschool with small classes on aunique 200-acre campus. TheSchool, and during the summer,Camp Treetops, operate a workingfarm. Everywhere there are views ofthe Adirondack Mountains thatsurround pastures where horses,pigs, sheep and a sheepherdingllama graze—not always at the sametime. Children head to the barnbefore breakfast to care for the farmanimals, or they help adult stafftend the large gardens. As it’s beenfor decades, students balance stud-ies, chores and seasonal activities.Daily they participate in an exten-sive choice of outdoor offerings thatmay include horseback riding, hik-ing, games on the soccer fields, rockclimbing or skiing on the ski hill.

The challenging academic cur-riculum integrates the surroundingenvironment for meaningful class-room projects. For instance, mathstudents conduct a cost analysis to determineif raising pork is cost efficient while anotherclass collects data to measure monthly utilityuse. With more than 20 art offerings, theperforming and fine arts program reflects theschool’s longstanding belief in the impor-tance of creativity and personal expression. Almost daily, childrenparticipate in studio arts, dance, theater and/or music classes. “It iscritical for children to pursue projects with passionate intensity…Children do that here,” says David Hochschartner.

Year round, the school and camp communities compost, recycle andpractice green, sustainable living. “These ‘new’ trends have becomeall the rage, but we’ve been doing progressive educational farmingsince 1921,” notes farm manager, Mike Tholen.

Debbie Reamer, a parent from California says, “I have seen thebenefits of an education at North Country School through the livesof my two youngest children. They have come home older and wiserin ways that will serve them well the rest of their lives. Actually, itseems hard to believe such a school exists in these times. But lucki-ly for all of us, it does.”

Another parent explains it this way, “It provides children with theopportunity to be kids again—the way it was years ago—but with

many of the advantages we enjoytoday. It emphasizes the impor-tance of family, community andthe responsibilities that go withthem. My oldest son has beeninvolved with everything from ice

climbing to constructing the set for the school play. NCS standsapart from most boarding schools in their commitment to arts,activities and community responsibilities. What you learn in theclassroom is only a small part of what NCS delivers. NorthCountry is the complete package.”

For further information, contact Christine LeFevre, Admissions Director:[email protected]; (518) 523-9329 ext. 6000. 4382 Cascade Road, Lake Placid, NY. www.northcountryschool.org.


The Knox SchoolA Home by the ShoreSt. James, NY The Knox School was founded in 1904 in Briarcliff Manor, New Yorkby Mary Alice Knox, the former principal of the Emma WillardSchool. After moves to Tarrytown and Cooperstown, in 1954 Knoxsettled on Long Island’s North Shore in the Village of Nissequogue inSt. James—on 48 beautiful acres bordering Stony Brook Harbor.Originally an all-girls school, Knox became fully co-ed in the 1970’s,and currently serves both boarding and day students in grades 6through Post Graduate.

Knox has always been a close-knit community, with alumni andstudents alike referring to it as their “home by the shore.” They servefewer than 200 young men and women and have a student to teacherratio of 6:1, so every student has a voice. Here, young people can takethat AP course, captain the team, become a student council officer,and earn a role in the play. And in such a warm and safe community,everything they do is geared toward helping individual studentsbecome exceptional scholars and people.

Knox students thrive as they develop a strong sense of belonging tothe community and become part of something bigger than themselves.It’s easy to do so with all of the varied and cherished traditions at

Knox. Students love to ring the Victory Bell after athletic contests;each year the entire community, faculty and students, participate in ayearlong “Red Team vs. White Team” competition; and their LanternParade, annual all-school trips, and daily Morning Meetings becomepart of the fabric of life at Knox, leading always to a one of a kindshoreline graduation ceremony.

Their academics include Advanced Placement offerings in everysubject area, outstanding Visual and Performing Arts, a 5-level ESLprogram and a support program called BOOST for students who havemild learning differences or simply require additional support for testtaking strategies and overall skill building. Their athletics includestandards like soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball and tennis, butthey also have a nationally renowned Equestrian program, and theyrecently added a crew team. Clubs and activities abound, keepingtheir students engaged in meaningful endeavors not only on campusbut all over the country and abroad as well.

A rigorous college preparatory program in a family style setting;proximity to the wonders of the North Shore and the endless culturalopportunities of nearby New York City; a profoundly optimistic anddynamically diverse community—this is The Knox School.

Contact [email protected]; 631/686-1600 ext.414.www.knoxschool.org. 541 Long Beach Road, St. James, NY




Darrow SchoolSmall Community, Big OpportunitiesNew Lebanon, NYAt Darrow, it’s not just what you learn, it’swhat you live. Darrow’s innovative approachto education creates a dynamic learning envi-ronment inside the classroom and throughoutthe school community. Darrow is a college-preparatory boarding and day school wherestudents in grades 9–12 are motivated toreach their potential and become their bestselves. Darrow’s low 4:1 student-teacher ratio,small classes, challenging hands-on curricu-lum, inspiring National Historic Landmarkcampus, and personalized attention encour-age students to become critical thinkers, con-fident learners, and creative individuals.Darrow is a place for students to stretch them-selves and reach new horizons.

At Darrow, respect for different culturalbackgrounds, experiences, learning styles, andinterests is emphasized. All students have theopportunity to assume leadership roles,whether on the playing field, in the class-room, or in the dorms.

Darrow students also participate in Hands-to-Work, a community-service program basedon the Shaker motto “Hands to work; heartsto God” that allows them to learn about thebenefits of purposeful effort and use of time,as they work alongside their peers, faculty,and staff to maintain our historic campus andreach out to the local community.

Another long-standing tradition atDarrow, stewardship of the earth, also harks back to a Shaker legacy.Darrow students study sustainability across the curriculum, helpingthem to become not only responsible caretakers of their historic cam-pus, but also knowledgeable decision makers and future leaders inglobal environmental issues. Darrow is the only secondary school inthe United States with a Living Machine, an all-natural wastewatertreatment facility and learning laboratory, and its SamsonEnvironmental Center has been featured as an example of greenbuilding on the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s GreenBuilding Open House for six consecutive years. Recently installedSwift wind turbines provide further testament to Darrow’s commit-ment to sustainability as they help to defray the costs and impact oftheir electrical usage and provide students with enhanced studyoptions within the sustainability curriculum.

Living within Darrow’s close-knit community makes it easy forstudents to learn about collaboration and teamwork. The combina-tion of personalized feedback from highly accessible faculty and the

hands-on effort of each individual allows every student to clearly seethat he or she makes a difference. Darrow students learn that successmay not come on the first try, but can be achieved through persist-ence and reflection. They also learn that it’s okay to make mistakes—it’s part of the process of becoming a life-long scholar and a respon-sible citizen.

Because of this approach to educating the entire individual both inand out of the classroom, Darrow students feel comfortable beingthemselves as they learn how to express who they are through aca-demics, visual and performing arts, sports, and a variety of stimulat-ing social activities. Whether a student is looking for new opportuni-ties or a fresh start, Darrow School provides a welcoming environ-ment in which all students can excel if they apply themselves consci-entiously, and then graduate feeling prepared for the challenges ofcollege and beyond.

110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, NY. For more information aboutDarrow School, visit www.darrowschool.org; or call 518/794-6000.


Wilbraham & Monson AcademyWilbraham, MANestled in the foothills of the Lower Pioneer Valley of westernMassachusetts, 205-year-old Wilbraham & Monson Academy isredefining high school education. They are a Grade 9-postgraduateday and boarding school with a full cadre of college preparatoryclasses that prepare students for the challenges of competitive col-leges and universities. They have championship sports programs, anactive residential life, and compelling opportunities for studentartists, musicians, and actors. But their distinctive educationalapproach means that they have even more to offer – they engagetheir students with an understanding of the global economy and itsincredible potential and unimaginable challenges. They prepare theirstudents to be global leaders.

As The Global School®, Wilbraham & Monson Academy has anhistorical foothold in bringing students together from around theworld. The first U.S. school to admit Chinese students in 1848, it ispart of their institutional culture to be connected to the rest of theworld. The Academy now has students from 24 different countries andsix continents. Their international alumni base includes governmentleaders, financial executives and entrepreneurs, and their children.This diverse student body offers their students a high school experi-ence of multicultural understanding that yields lifelong friends andbusiness contacts all over the globe.

This global integration and networking is more valuable now thanever. Educationally, it provides a living context for understanding therapidly evolving global economy, a mastery that they believe is criticalto success in later life. That understanding is realized through theirstudents’ experience of economics, finance, and entrepreneurship intheir Center for Entrepreneurial & Global Studies (CEGS). TheCEGS program is a captivating economic laboratory where students

surpass the traditional prep schooleducation and engage in entrepre-neurial thinking, rigorous analysis,and experiential learning throughinnovative coursework, independentprojects, and travel.

One point of entry to the CEGSprogram is the Shenkman TradingCenter, a virtual trading floor envi-ronment that offers state-of-the-arttechnology for students to experi-ence global financial markets. Themarkets curriculum engages studentswith financial speakers and mentors,courses in the trading floor on eco-nomics and finance, and trips tointernational financial capitals.Through their extensive alumni andcurrent family network around theglobe, they design travel programs

where students can learn firsthand about international markets andbusiness while experiencing other cultures. Their students have visitedthe financial capitals of the U.S., Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, andBelgium. This year’s CEGS trip to China will be a powerful learningtool as students learn about business and finance in one of the world’smost dynamic economies.

Entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning are key to theCEGS learning approach. Students are taught to achieve innovativesolutions by integrating their creativity, vision, analytical reasoning,and intellectual skills. Their cutting-edge Global Ecolearn Project® isa living case study, run in part by students, that develops our naturalresources while training students in the global, sustainable use of man-agement policy. The project blends business opportunities from har-vesting a portion of the Academy’s heavily wooded real estate with reallessons in both entrepreneurship and management of environmentalassets. Students may also travel to the Amazon on a trip that is a liv-ing example of a visionary economic strategy. On the Amazon trip,students have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit remote tribalvillages and sustainable-based research facilities and ranching opera-tions where innovative economic approaches are utilized to preserveenvironmental resources in Brazil.

At Wilbraham & Monson Academy, students partake in unique andinnovative economic learning experiences that captivate the imagina-tion and create a greater depth of understanding of our rapidly chang-ing world. As we enter a millennium with connections never beforeimagined, Wilbraham & Monson Academy students, equipped withthe tools they are taught and the imagination that we foster in them,will be able to meet the challenges ahead and reach their true potential.

Contact the Office of Admission at 413/596-9108 [email protected]. 423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA. 413/596-6811; www.WMA.us.




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� Inclusive Athletic Opportunities –Eight competitive team sports and severalnon-competitive sports, including skiingand snowboarding five days a week

� Visual and Performing Arts – Robustart offerings, in-depth music curriculum,and a dynamic theater program fostercreativity and collaborative learning

Small Community. Big Opportunities.That’s Darrow. And there’s more…

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St. Johnsbury AcademySt. Johnsbury, VTSt. Johnsbury Academy is unique among America’s boarding schools.Students from 52 communities in Vermont and New Hampshire,nearly half of the American states, and even more countries cometogether to form a remarkably diverse, yet cohesive, and supportivecommunity.

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With an enrollment of 900students (240 boarders), St.Johnsbury is able to combinethe opportunities found onlyat the world’s largest and mostselective boarding schools withthe nurturing support and per-sonal attention exclusive to thebest small boarding schools.The quality of its programs hasbeen recognized by the U.S.Department of Education,which named it one of thenation’s “exemplary schools.”

The Academy’s mission focuses on character, inquiry, and commu-nity. Students are expected to be good citizens, to study hard, becomeindependent lifelong learners, and to give back to their community.Each senior completes a Capstone project that will help to improve thequality of life for the school or another community.

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• A fine & performing arts program including theatre, music, fine arts, and dance

• College counseling program beginning in sophomore year

Founded in 1804, Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a boarding school of 380 students in grades 9-postgraduate. The Academy is dedicated to preparing students for successful competitive college admission and facing the challenge of global leadership.

SHP’s Biking AdventuresLIVE BEYOND THE MOMENT

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of parents like the thought of their teens spending

the summer on the sofa watching reruns of Scary Movie. As the summer months

approach and the 11th hour arrives, the decision to do something of value is more

critical than ever before: Like sending your teen to cycle through the country roads

of New England or on the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam.

Help your teen Live Beyond the Moment and send them on a SHP Biking Adventure,

where they can check out the Tour de France when biking from Amsterdam to Paris, jump

in a Vermont lake or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge. They can even bike cross-country!

Call 800-343-6132

or visitwww.bicycletrips.com

Give your child the summer adventure they crave!

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KNOX SCHOOL OPEN HOUSENOVEMBER 6 • 10am - NoonAt The Knox School, everything we do is geared to helping young people become exceptional in the classroom, on the playingfields, and in developing character. We have engaging teachers, small class sizes, and students that care as much about good values as they do about strong academic achieve-ment. At Knox, all our students learn to be exceptional.

Contact us at 631-686-1600 or online at www.knoxschool.org.

541 Long Beach Rd. St. James, NY 11780 • A Coeducational Independent Boarding and Day School for Grades Six-Post Graduate

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Hampshire Country SchoolRindge, New Hampshire

A small, friendly boarding school for 25 boys.

Best entering age: 8 to 11 years old.Students may remain into high school.

For the high-ability boy who needs a good education,a manageable world, and an unusual amount of adult attention.

[email protected] www.hampshirecountryschool.org

603-899-3325

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• Creative, hands-on, interdisciplinary K-8 grade program• Rich, varied arts and culture (dance, theater, drumming, music, art)• Inclusive Quaker values: simplicity, peace, integrity, community,

equality and stewardship of the earth• Main campus on five wooded acres; a second, 15-acre campus used

as a “living” classroom• Outstanding faculty with advanced degrees and

conflict resolution training• Outdoor education and leadership program317 New Canaan Rd / Wilton, CT 203-762-9860 www.ctfriendsschool.org

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