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MarlboroCollege

Marlboro, Vermont

www.marlboro.edu Marlboro College • PO Box A • Marlboro, VT 05344 • 800-343-0049

• Private, co-educational, 4-year liberal arts college

• Highest academic rating from Princeton Review

• 69 percent of students attend graduate school

• Student-designed curriculum from 33 areas of study

• 330 students; 8:1 student-faculty ratio

• International study opportunities

• 330 acre rural campus in southern Vermont (4 hrs from New York City)

• Number of books checked out of the library: 40 per student per year (national average for small colleges: 8)

“Marlboro not only academi-cally prepared me for my masters’s program, but also became the foundation for the way I live my life. I learned how to merge my passions, discover their intersection and develop them into a tangi-ble project.”

-- Abby Case Fitzgerald ’04

5151 Park avenue, FairField, CT 06825 • www.saCredhearT.edu/GraduaTe • e-mail: [email protected]

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DAYSCHOOLS

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

A child’s early educational experience significantly impacts the way theysee themselves and the world around them. Research indicates that thecritical education years from preschool through grade 8 are when skillsare developed, confidence is built, character is formed, and a love oflearning is instilled. At Ridgefield Academy, they know this best.

For over 35 years, Ridgefield Academy, an independent coeducationalday school located in Ridgefield, Conn., has helped educate children ina nurturing environment dedicated to building skills, confidence, andcharacter. RA is intentionally not associated with a high school in aneffort to focus on these formative educational years. Graduates leave theschool well prepared for their secondary school experiences and with thetools to help them live successful adult lives that are filled with purpose.

An Engaging and Challenging CurriculumRidgefield Academy’s innovative teaching staff and small classroom envi-ronment help to nurture students with individual attention and encour-agement. Through an emphasis on the whole child and high standardsof achievement, Ridgefield Academy strives to help children becomethoughtful, independent, and confident learners. Classroom environ-ments are a safe place for children to express ideas and take risks. RA’scurriculum combines the traditional, core subject areas of language arts,mathematics, science, and social studies with a rich program of music,art, and drama designed to inspire students and spark their creativity.

A School Built on ValuesThe RA school community is a caring community built on a foundationof shared values. In all areas of school life, students model and reinforcethe principles of respect, responsibility, fairness, and service to others.Service learning is incorporated into the curriculum to engage children inmeaningful activities that reinforce the importance of service to others.

Focus on CommunicationAn important part of becoming a confident learner is mastering thetools to effectively communicate ideas to others. Research supportsthat children who are taught communication strategies and providedwith weekly practice at an early age are more adept at informal andformal public speaking.

At Ridgefield Academy, children are taught oral and writtencommunication skills as early as preschool. In second grade, chil-dren engage in a formal public speaking curriculum and are givenample opportunity to practice these skills through the curriculum.Every graduate completes his or her educational journey with a

personal graduation speech that highlights the success of RA’sPublic Speaking Program.

The Right Secondary PlacementRidgefield Academy dedicates itself to helping each student find theright secondary school for the next step of his or her educationaljourney. This is their commitment to every eighth grade student.

The RA DifferenceMany families have discovered the difference the Ridgefield Academy expe-rience can make in their child’s confidence and development. By utilizinga comprehensive curriculum delivered in a supportive school environment,Ridgefield Academy helps students build a strong foundation for futuresuccess. www.ridgefieldacademy.org; Libby Mattson: (203) 894-1800 x112.

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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 ofthe finest. Since 1926, Wooster School has provided the premier educa-tional experience in Northern Fairfield and Westchester counties. But afirst-rate education is more than just the sum of its parts: Maybe whatyou’re really looking for is the best place for your child to grow up!

Located on the Ridgefield/Danbury border, our 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. We cultivate the intellectual, creative, athletic,spiritual, and ethical development of our students – for their benefitand for the good of the world.

Lower School (Pre-K to 5) emphasizes the joy of learning, integratinglanguage arts with reasoning to create lifelong readers, writers, and prob-lem solvers. A science lab, a foreign language initiative, computer skills,thematic units, varied athletics and recreational facilities, and a myriadof innovative events and programs are just some of our unique 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. We feature classes in Latin, French, andSpanish; 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-infusedlearning. Athletes may try out for the 32 Upper School teams.

Upper School (9 to 12) provides an outstanding college preparato-ry curriculum 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 our unique Year Abroad Program in France or Spain; all seniorsparticipate in Senior Independent Study; “self-help” is a communityphilosophy wherein children and adults act as stewards of the School;and 100 hours of community service are required. We have talented,professional artists and musicians who bring their passion and skills totheir classrooms. Sports teams compete in a 45-member Association aswell as in New England Tournaments.

Experienced counselors support students in the college applicationprocess. They explore their intellectual aspirations, personal goals, andcareer plans. Recent graduates have attended Amherst, Bard, Barnard,Boston College, Brown, Cambridge (UK), Carnegie-Mellon, Cornell,NYU, Pratt, Princeton, RIT, RPI, Tufts, UMichigan, UPenn,Wesleyan, and Williams.

Wooster School: 91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT. 203/830-3916;www.woosterschool.org.

Connecticut Friends SchoolPilots Lunch Program with French ChefWilton, CTSanté is the name of the catering company that provides lunch oncea week to Connecticut Friends School (CFS) students and staff. Itmeans “health” and “cheers” in French, which is appropriate as ChefAlex Gunuey’s goal is to offer delicious and nutritious food. He and

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PHOTO CAPTION: (FROM RIGHT TO LEFT) CHEF ALEX GUNUEY, A RESIDENT OFWESTON, AND STUDENTS ADIRA BEHMLANDER, SCHUYLER DAVIDSON, ANDDREW WEIDHAAS, FROM NORWALK AND WESTPORT.

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his wife and partner, nutritional consultant Amy Kalafa, are Westonresidents and use a commercial kitchen in Ridgefield to preparenutrient-dense meals that children will enjoy, expanding their palatesgradually.

Nearly 80% of CFS students and almost all full-time faculty areparticipating in the lunch program. Typical menus have includedquinoa pasta with sauce made from locally grown tomatoes, turkeytacos with fresh homemade corn and black bean salsa, and vegetablelasagna with squash “noodles.”

Chef Gunuey and Kalafa are taking into consideration studentfeedback from a survey and a face-to-face discussion in planningfuture menus. They are also thinking about international themessuch as Chinese, Italian, and so forth. (One student requestedMoroccan food!)

Both Santé partners have dual backgrounds. Gunuey was a broad-cast journalist for almost 20 years, and then transitioned to workingon independent features and documentaries, editing several musicvideos and a feature documentary for Yoko Ono. He also worked forfive years as a staff editor on the Emmy-winning Martha StewartLiving television show. Kalafa is a documentary filmmaker and editor.She and Gunuey produced the award-winning Two Angry Moms,about the need for healthier school lunches.

Connecticut Friends School: 317 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT.203/762-9860; www.ctfriendsschool.org; [email protected].

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton HallEmpowering Women for LifeMilford, CT

Academy 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 centeredaround 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 hasa proud history of athletic excellence. In addition, numerous clubsand activities 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 val-ues of its founding organization, the Sisters of Mercy: compassion

and service; educational excellence; con-cern for women and women’s issues; glob-al vision and responsibility; spiritualgrowth and development; as well as collab-oration. Students are encouraged to pursueknowledge, recognize truth and respond tothe needs of others.

As the oldest Catholic college-prepara-tory high school for girls in Connecticut,Lauralton attracts more than four hundredstudents from throughout New Haven andFairfield counties. Centrally located in his-toric downtown Milford and within walk-ing distance of the train station, studentsarrive by train, car or bus, seeking thesame rigorous preparation for college asthe more than 6,000 alumnae who havepassed through Lauralton’s halls for over100 years. Lauralton Hall encourages allinterested young women in grades six,seven, and eight as well as transfer studentsto consider the Lauralton advantage fortheir high school years. Students are wel-come to spend a day at the school visitingclasses and meeting faculty and students.For more information, please contact theAdmissions Office at (203) 877-2786, Ext.144. www.lauraltonhall.org.

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Villa MariaStamford, CT“Villa Maria changed my son’s life…” “My teachers were always verypatient and understanding and always encouraged me...” “The envi-ronment, the support and encouragement offered to both the studentsand parents are the reason our daughter is where she is today…“These are just a fraction of the many testimonials that the Villa MariaSchool has received over the years.

Villa Maria is a private, co-educational day school serving studentswith learning disabilities in grades kindergarten through nine.Established in 1973, the school believes that education for those withlearning disabilities must be patient, compassionate and creative.Because the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiri-

tual needs are interrelated, the academic program at Villa Maria pro-motes the growth of the whole child, providing small, highly struc-tured classes where instruction is personalized and multisensory.Students work at the appropriate skill level, while teachers provideremediation necessary to bring achievement to grade level.

Villa Maria is a state-approved special education school and is alsoaccredited by the State Department of Education and the ConnecticutAssociation of Independent Schools. For the latter, Villa Mariareceived a rating of “exemplary” in 9 out of 14 measured categoriesand a rating of “above average” in the remainder. In addition, all ofVilla Maria’s classroom teachers are certified in special education.

Morning classes focus on development of reading, math and lan-guage arts skills. Students are grouped according to their abilities andskills in these subjects. Teachers employ an eclectic approach, adaptingand modifying methods of instruction to meet individual studentneeds. Lessons are multisensory and address the multiple intelli-

gences of the students. Reading instruction uses a variety of materi-als and incorporates the Lindamood-Bell processes, PreventingAcademic Failure, and Orton-Gillingham strategies for reading decod-ing, comprehension and spelling.

For afternoon classes, students are grouped by grade level. The cur-riculum includes science, social studies, study skills, art, music, key-boarding, word processing, language development, and religious orethics instruction. Visual and auditory perception instruction is inte-grated into the younger students’ curriculum. The physical educationprogram emphasizes individual goals, self confidence, and all facets ofvisual motor development.

A formal social skills program is also incorporated into the cur-riculum. The school social worker conducts social skills classes andalso meets with individual students as well as small groups who sharesimilar issues. In conjunction with the Student Council, the programprovides opportunities to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibil-ity, community outreach, and moral standards of behavior.

Villa Maria is a transitional school whose goal is to remediate aca-demic weaknesses. On average, students leave Villa Maria after two orthree years and return successfully to a more traditional school setting.After leaving Villa Maria, data indicates that students have done verywell in both public and private elementary and secondary schools. Avast majority is equipped to reach academic and lifetime goals andmost follow a college preparatory program in high school.

Villa Maria School: 161 Sky Meadow Drive, Stamford, CT. www.villamariaedu.org. Mary Ann Tynan, Admissions Director:203/322-5886 x104; [email protected].

DAY/BOARDING SCHOOLS

Eagle Hill SchoolGreenwich, CTParents of children with learning disabilities are often searching for whatthey fear is an impossible dream – a school that offers a specialized edu-cation within an environment as traditional as possible; a school thatprovides customized learning that suits their child’s strengths and needs;a program that also includes art, music, athletics, and the specialists that

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their child might need (e.g. speech and language therapists, motor train-ing specialists, and psychologists) on the premises and included in thetuition. Welcome to Eagle Hill School in Greenwich!

Eagle Hill School is an independent, coeducational day school andfive-day boarding school enrolling 250 students in grades 1-9 from thetri-state area. The hallmark of Eagle Hill’s curriculum is an individu-alized, child-driven program, with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1 in theLower School and 5:1 in the Upper School.

Eagle Hill provides individualized educationalprograms for children with average or above aver-age cognitive ability who are diagnosed with a spe-cific language based learning disability. Our mis-sion is to provide short term, intensive, academicremediation to help children develop the skills,strategies, and confidence necessary to transitionsuccessfully to a more traditional learning environ-ment. Eagle Hill is a transitional placement with atypical length of stay of three years. The admissionsprocess is designed to carefully screen candidates toensure students will be successful within our pro-gram. When we accept children at Eagle Hill, webelieve they will do well here.

We know that for most of our new students,learning has been a struggle. That is why our pro-gram is not only child-driven but also child-friend-ly. We are committed to making learning enjoy-able, and to providing our students with a sense ofaccomplishment as they make their way througheach day. Our students are happy to come toschool.

Because learning disabled children do not alllearn through the same teaching method, one of several programsmay be used at Eagle Hill to instruct academic skills, using our totallanguage development approach. Student skills and needs areassessed continually, and instruction is tailored to accommodateeach child’s learning profile. Because learning disabled youngstersoften experience difficulty in social skills development, remediationof these skills is also provided. Close communication betweenteachers, specialists, and administrators allows each child’s totalprogram to be consistent, well structured, and highly individual-ized. By the time our students leave Eagle Hill, they are well ontheir way to developing the self-assurance they need in order tolearn, and the confidence to advocate for themselves.

We invite you to explore our website (www.eaglehillschool.org) andwatch the five-minute-long video (click on “About EHS,” then on“EHS at a Glance”) featuring Eagle Hill students and parents. Thenconsider scheduling a visit to our campus – the very best way to gaina complete understanding of the Eagle Hill experience. We look for-ward to working with you to determine if Eagle Hill can provide anappropriate program for your child.

45 Glenville Road, Greenwich CT. For information call (203) 622-9240 or visit www.eaglehillschool.org.

MarvelwoodKent, CT

A Marvelwood education is characterized by intensive personal atten-tion to the individual student, featuring honors and AdvancedPlacement courses, English Language Learning, private Strategies andMath Tutorial Programs, and a dedication to experiential education.

Our experienced and dedicated faculty delivers a superior educationalprogram, attuned to individual strengths and weaknesses. In everyway, the structure of the School is thoughtfully designed to supportcollege-bound students in their efforts to achieve positive intellectual,social, personal, and moral growth. Marvelwood graduates go on totop colleges including Purdue, Brown and Syracuse.

Our beautiful 83-acre campus is two hours from New York City.Nonacademic programs including weekly community service, visual andperforming arts electives, an impressive slate of interscholastic and non-competitive sports offerings, and a variety of leadership opportunitiesincrease the potential for engagement and success outside the classroom.

The Marvelwood Summer Program prepares students for the rigorsof all levels of high school and features classes for credit or enrichment,SAT and TOEFL preparation, ESL, and our Leadership Workshop.Small classes, experienced faculty and a dedication to each student’sindividual success distinguish Marvelwood’s Summer Program andprovide a solid foundation for academic success. The LeadershipWorkshop features rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, hiking,peer mediation, and community service.

The Marvelwood School: 476 Skiff Mountain Road, Kent, CT.860/927 0047; [email protected]

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The Storm King SchoolCornwall-on-Hudson, NYGaining Independence at an Independent SchoolOverlooking the Hudson River, The Storm King School’s safe and sce-nic campus rests on the crest of Storm King Mountain. An easy drive ortrain ride from anywhere within the Tri-State area, the School createssuccess from potential for students in grades 8-12. One Saturday morn-ing when Lily Snyder was in eighth grade, her mother woke her and saidthey were going to visit The Storm King School. Lily’s response was,“No!” Her mother was persistent. Lois Snyder said, “After the OpenHouse, we climbed into the car, and Lily exclaimed, ‘I love this school!’”

Teachers at Storm King offer a personal and support-ive approach. Students go beyond “getting the rightanswer” and are pushed to develop their own thoughts.“At Storm King, she is allowed to think for herself,encouraged to create her own ideas, and taught to expressherself,” Lois said. “She is treated more like a college stu-dent. There is mutual respect.” Lily echoed that senti-ment: “I can’t believe how different my relationships withmy teachers are than at previous schools. Here I am com-fortable eating dinner with my teachers. I email and tele-phone my teachers at home. I wasn’t invited to do thatbefore.” Students who struggle in other schools oftenfind success at places like Storm King.

The independence that students develop at Storm

King extends beyond academic studies. “I have been surprised at howimportant art is,” Lois said. “Lily was a very rigid book learner. Shetended to give the safe answer. Her art teacher, through the use ofjournaling, has pulled out of her other ways to interpret things. It givesher an entirely different view. Her writing changed. It took the fearfactor out of being wrong.” Independent schools can offer intensivecourses led by world-class faculty. At Storm King, the instructorsinclude a member of the Metropolitan Opera who teaches voice, afamous choreographer teaching dance, and a rock-and-roll musicianteaching music theory and composition. The school offers extensivetheater opportunities through several full productions each year andprivate lessons on a wide range of instruments. Students dive in.

There are numerous opportunities for leadership. “When Mr.Meisel spoke about forming a Provisional Community Government, Iknew that I was going to be on it,” Lily said. “I didn’t know what posi-tion to run for, but even though I am just a sophomore, I had confi-dence. I knew that if I didn’t win, it wouldn’t be a big deal becausepeople would not laugh at me. They are there to support you.” Lilyran for—and won—the position of President.

When asked how she has changed, Lily responds, “Oh, my gosh. I’vechanged so much in the past year and a half at Storm King. As a person,I’m much more independent. If I had a problem with a teacher before, Iwent straight to my mom. Now, I go to the teacher. I’ve learned to thinkoutside of the box, to express myself, and to trust my own ideas and cre-ativity. Before I paid attention to what others were wearing. No one herefollows what others are wearing. Everyone values individual thinking andwe are encouraged to create our own ideas. We think for ourselves.”

For more information, visit www.sks.org or call David Flynn at (845)534-9860. Lily and the rest of The Storm King School community areeager to welcome you for a visit. 314 Mountain Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520

Ross SchoolA Global Education, Right Around the CornerEast Hampton, NY

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Classrooms filled with active learners. Electives that take place on thebeach, in the woods or on a farm. A global curriculum that offers achance to travel the world. This may sound like a utopian vision ofeducation, but it is alive and well at Ross School.

Serving students in pre-nursery through grade 12, Ross School is locat-ed in the Hamptons, just two hours from New York City andConnecticut. The Upper School is nestled in the woods in East Hamptonwhile the Lower School is surrounded by farmland in Bridgehampton.

This private institution also boasts an innovative and thrivingboarding program for students in grades 7–12. Now in its third year,the program has grown exponentially, starting with five students andgrowing to include 75 boarders.

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 Ross curriculum has always been global innature, but with the boarding program, the School has been able totruly expand its student body beyond the immediate region. The cur-rent student body represents China, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong,Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and theUnited States, including students from Texas and New York City.

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 said.

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 betweenliving in a family-style home or with a host family. The boarding hous-es offer beautiful, spacious living environments and are supervised byRoss faculty house parents. Students living with host families are ableto experience life in a home with siblings who are, in most cases, Rossstudents themselves. Hosted students are encouraged to attend allboarding house activities and excursions as well.

Ultimately, the boarding program at Ross exposes day students totheir peers from across the globe and around the corner, while provid-ing boarders with a home away from home.

“Being a boarder as opposed to a day student is a very unique experi-ence. I feel that it creates a sense of independence that I would not havenecessarily developed living at home,” said Fara. “I also believe that itcreates long lasting bonds between people who would not have neces-sarily formed strong friendships unless under these circumstances.”

• Ross School is accredited by the Middle States Association(MSA), with an International Credential; it is a member of theNational Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and theAssociation of Boarding Schools (TABS).

• Boarders eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Ross Café. TheCafé uses regional, organic, seasonal and sustainable foods andserves a variety of fresh, healthy and flavorful meals each day. Thereare always meat and vegetarian options.

• Ross High School students can take international trips as partof Winter Intersession, or M-Term. Students and teachers workintensively on group and individual projects for three weeks,including service projects, either home or abroad.

• Ross School’s state-of-the-art athletic facilities feature two gym-nasiums, a dance and martial arts studio, four multi-sport fields thatcan be 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, includingColumbia University, Duke, Emerson, Oberlin, Tulane and Yale.Since 2001, 418 students have received 1637 acceptances at over497 colleges and universities both in the US and internationally.

• The Ross School boarding blog, updated regularly, features areview of weekend activities as well as upcoming events, photos, andchanges in school schedule or travel alerts. Parents and students alsoget to view the dinner and weekend breakfast/brunch menus. Visitwww.ross.org/boardingnews.

Ross School: 18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, NY. 631/907-5400;www.ross.org; [email protected].

Stoneleigh-Burnham SchoolSmall School, Big WorldGreenfield, MAStoneleigh-Burnham School, founded in 1869, is a girl’s boarding schoolnestled in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. Educating girlsgrades 7-12 on its beautiful 100-acre campus, the School’s mission is toinspire its students to become their best selves, to value intellectual curios-ity, to embrace diversity and to act with integrity.

As a college preparatory school, Stoneleigh-Burnham offers the fullarray of challenging academic courses that launches students intofocused study and leadership as they go to college and beyond. As acandidate to become an International Baccalaureate World School inFall 2011, Stoneleigh-Burnham will raise its expectations for globalawareness to another level as it positions itself to provide the best of21st century learning.

Stoneleigh-Burnham students deepen their cultural understandingby interacting with classmates from all over the world. A Multi-Cultural Club and Community Alliance group work to educate thecommunity on international traditions, holidays and customs toengender cross-cultural appreciation. The academic curriculum incor-porates international issues and cultural awareness in all disciplines,



and many events at the school are coordinated with this goal in mind.In addition to robust academic offerings, Stoneleigh-Burnham pro-

vides opportunities outside the classroom for a well-rounded educa-tional experience. These include an array of sports, clubs and after-school activities as well as nationally recognized equestrian, debate andperforming arts programs. Summer Programs are available to girls ages9-17 in riding, debate and dance as well.

Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Riding Program is one of the most exten-sive and challenging in the country. Riders of all levels receive instruc-tion in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Dressage and CombinedTraining. The program’s competition schedule includes USEF, USEA,NEHC and IEA competitions both on and off campus. Stoneleigh-Burnham riders have been IEA national champions four times.Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Equestrian Center includes stabling for 63 hors-es, an extensive indoor riding complex, two outdoor sand rings, a

European-style Derby Field, a cross-country course, a bridle path sur-rounding the campus and a newly renovated paddock area.

The Stoneleigh-Burnham School Debate and Public SpeakingSociety encourages students to articulate ideas with power and clarity.Members participate in public speaking tournaments, planned cross-examination debates, extemporaneous debates, Lincoln-Douglasdebates and parliamentary debates. Nine Stoneleigh-Burnham studentshave ranked as world competitors in debate and public speaking, andcountless others have gone on to careers in law, education, advocacyand government.

Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Performing Arts curriculum fosters suc-cess in individual creativity and a critical awareness of one’s culturalidentity. Students participate in a rich and extensive array of arts cours-es and may choose to focus on an independent study while preparing a

college portfolio through studies in Instrumental Performance, StudioArt, Vocal Music, Music Composition, Dance and Theatre.

Girls develop best when they are in a community that knows them andwhere they feel connected. At Stoneleigh-Burnham, students live in a safeand inspiring environment that allows them to take risks, find theirstrengths and gain confidence. Each student is encouraged to explore whoshe really is, discover her individual passions and to find her own voice.

Contact [email protected] to schedule a visit or learn more. 574Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA. 413/774-2711; www.sbschool.org.

Hampshire Country School Rindge, NH

Hampshire Country School is a small boarding school designed forboys of high ability who want to please their teachers but whoseimpulsivity or idiosyncrasies keep getting in the way of theirgood intentions.

It may be a good option for the boy who has managed ele-mentary school because of supportive teachers and a comfortablestructure but who is likely to struggle with the complex demandsof a large middle school. The school offers a friendly environ-ment, a good education, a peaceful rural setting, and a wide vari-ety of after-school and weekend activities. The best entering ageis 8 to 11 years old. Students may remain into high school.

The elementary education program, through 6th grade, isdesigned to strengthen skills and knowledge in reading, writing,math, science, and social studies while accommodating studentswho may be significantly advanced in some areas (perhaps, read-ing) and seriously deficient in others (perhaps, writing). Thesecondary program, beginning with 7th grade, is more tradition-al. Students move from one subject teacher to another forcourses in English, history, science, math, and a foreign lan-guage. A typical class has 3 to 5 students.

School work is important at Hampshire Country School, butso is life after school and on weekends, when students have timefor scheduled activities and also for spontaneous play. Boys whohave been afraid of organized sports discover the fun of informal

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soccer or Wiffleball. Those who have been isolated find other studentswho share their interest in Legos, complex board games, or obscure bitsof knowledge. Those who have been without friends in other placesrealize that the boys with whom they explore a stream, build a fort, andsled down “death-defying” hills are, in fact, their friends.

All this happens because Hampshire Country School is a manageableworld where life can be exciting but is not overwhelming. Both scholas-tic and behavioral expectations are high but with the realization thatbright, sensitive, energetic children may become stubborn, movearound too much, blurt out remarks they should not, or explode inunnecessary meltdowns. Hampshire Country School is not for the childwho intentionally misbehaves and needs aggressively imposed limits, butit can be the place for a boy who gives in to his frustration and regrets itlater. The school is also for boys who seem a bit different and have neverbefore found a setting where they fit intellectually and socially.

For the right boy, Hampshire Country School can be an idealworld and a place to discover abilities, develop a love for life, andbuild some of the happiest memories of growing up.

Hampshire Country School is located at 28 Patey Circle, Rindge, NH.For more information, contact the admissions office [email protected] or 603/899-3325; or visitwww.hampshirecountryschool.org.

PRE-COLLEGE/SUMMER PROGRAMS

Pre-College Programs atBrown UniversitySummer 2011: A Truly ResidentialCollege ExperienceProvidence, RISummer@Brown attracts serious college-bound students from aroundthe world. As a student, you’ll live in a Brown University residencehall, eat at Verney-Woolley, or other Brown dining halls, and join yourfellow students on The College Green—just as you would if you werea Brown undergraduate. You will be surrounded by peers from diversebackgrounds and cultures—all sharing a passion for high-level aca-demics and a desire to succeed at a selective institution like BrownUniversity. A student who completes a Summer@Brown course is bet-ter prepared, more confident, and better positioned to succeed duringone of the biggest transitions of his or her life: the move to college.

Brown University: 250 Years of Academic ExcellenceBrown is known in the Ivy League for an innovative open curriculum

that challenges students to be actively engaged in their own intellectu-al development. Summer@Brown is an opportunity to explore thisstimulating learning environment. Academics are at the program’score, with more than 250 courses in one- to seven-week sessions. Divedeeper into a subject you love or a new area of learning you may neverhave considered. You will face exciting challenges and accomplishmore than you can imagine.

Come to Summer@Brown to prepare for college success and expe-rience life in the Ivy League.

Brown University Office of Continuing Education, Providence, RhodeIsland. www.brown.edu/summer.

ASA SummerfuelCollege Experience and Study AbroadProgramsASA Summerfuel has 28 years of experience creating unique, qualitysummer programs that give high school students the opportunity tomake many new friends and create extraordinary memories whilebeing better prepared for college. ASA challenges you to use your sum-mer in a unique way for a valuable experience that allows you to devel-op academically and socially and feel inspired to reach new levels ofachievement. Led by a dynamic team of world-class experts, directorsand staff, programs focus on everything from language immersion tocollege admissions prep. The challenge and enjoyment of discoveringsome of the world’s most beautiful locations and prestigious universi-ty campuses and the friends you make, are essential qualities of theexperience. Students return from an ASA summer experience withbroadened horizons, increased maturity and confidence.

What we do has been followed by other companies. How we do it is,we believe, still unique. ASA partners with leading universities andhand picks academics, local experts, writers, producers and languageexperts that represent the best and brightest in their fields for an excep-tional summer experience of learning and fun. Students choose morn-



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ing and afternoon classes for the duration of the program. Classes rangefrom SAT preparation to politics, Spanish, psychology, law and medi-cine. Teachers are hired not just for their academic credentials but theirability to engage with students and create a dynamic classroom envi-ronment. Teachers are enthusiastic about their subject and passionateabout the learning process that takes place naturally in an environmentthat is free from the familiar stress and pressure of the academic year.Students learn by doing and developing a dialogue with their class-mates and teachers as opposed to worrying about test scores and exams.

College experience programs at Stanford, Yale, UC-Berkeley, Tufts,Columbia, UMass-Amherst and Oxford give an authentic taste of col-lege life. Students live on campus, have classes and meals in the verysame facilities used by undergraduates and also have full access to thesports and recreational opportunities of these dynamic and prestigiouscampuses. ASA students live in fully supervised accommodations andare overseen by an experienced team of residential advisors and seniorresidence staff. Equal attention is given to the activities and social timespent on campus with a daily array of sports, entertainment, discus-sions and guest speakers that draw upon the resources of the host insti-tution as well as the nearby cities of San Francisco, Boston, Los,Angeles, New York and London.

ASA Summerfuel study abroad cultural immersion programs inSpain, France and Italy allow students to go beyond tourism and takeadvantage of daily language classes, cultural visits and excursions. InSpain there is the option of living in a university residence inBarcelona or living with a homestay family in one of four differentcoastal Andalusian towns. Similarly in Nice, France and Florence,Italy students get day to day exposure to the culture, tradition and his-tory of these spectacular locations by living like locals.

From Barcelona to Berkeley, ASA’s college experience and study abroadprograms balance expert instruction, scheduled activities, travel and free-dom to foster greater independence and personal growth. Return homewith greater insight into yourself and the world around you.

ASA Summerfuel: 375 West Broadway, Suite 200, New York NY.212/796-8340; www.summerfuel.com.

COLLEGES

Beacon CollegeLeesburg, FLPrivate and co-educational, Beacon College is the nation’s only four-year accredited college exclusively for students with a specific learningdisability, AD/HD, or gifted learning disabled.

EnrollmentFall 2010 Term: 141 StudentsSpring 2011 (Projected): 157 Students

Age17 to 33, with the majority between 18 and 25 years old

Class15% Seniors, 12% Juniors, 31% Sophomores, 42% Freshmen

Degrees, Majors, MinorsDegrees: Associate of Arts (60 credits)Bachelor of Arts (120 credits)Majors: Liberal Studies, Human Services, Computer InformationSystems – Web & Digital Media TrackComputer Information Systems – Information Systems TrackMinors: Business Management, History, Psychology, English/Literature,Computer Information Systems, Web & Digital Media, Education

Special FeaturesBeacon College students can expect to receive appropriate academicaccommodations and support services inside and outside the class-room. Field placement opportunities are built into all majors.Emphasis is on small classes and supplemental instruction with out-standing faculty, learning specialists, and academic advisors who havethe education and/or training needed to work with students with

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learning differences. A campus-wide critical thinking model is infusedinto all course content and student life.

Degreed academic learning specialists work individually with eachstudent. Students have the opportunity to participate in a “student life”program that includes participation in clubs, organizations, and leader-ship opportunities. Students also can participate in an exciting summerinternational study, travel abroad program.

LocationBeacon College is located approximately 50 miles northwest ofOrlando, Florida. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is themost convenient major airport. Local points of interest include: WaltDisney World, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Silver Springs, MGMStudios, Daytona Beach, Universal Studios, and a number of museums,concert halls and sports venues. Leesburg offers a small, friendly townatmosphere that students will find welcoming and comfortable.

Admission Requirements· Standard HS diploma or GED· College essay/personal statement· Required Documentations: (1) Educational evaluation (adult cognitivemeasure within three years) including full scale, cluster, and subtest scores;(2) diagnosis of a specific learning disability or ADD/ADHD or GiftedLD as the PRIMARY handicapping condition; and (3) AchievementTesting with grade level scores in reading, writing, and mathematics (WJor WIAT II preferred). SAT/ACT scores are not required.· Three recommendations/references from teachers, professors, guid-ance counselors, tutors, or employers are needed for full consideration.· Interview is required for additional information and/or personal con-tact with an applicant to fully assess each applicant.

Applications available by mail or online at www.beaconcollege.edu.Beacon College: 105 East Main Street, Leesburg, FL. 352/638-9731;

[email protected]; www.beaconcollege.edu.

Marlboro CollegeMarlboro, VT

Marlboro College in Vermont is known for its self-directed approach toliberal arts education. Students work with faculty advisors to design anindividualized curriculum. Each senior is responsible for creating a Planof Concentration that demonstrates the capacity for clear writing andcritical thought developed through their studies.

What distinguishes a Marlboro student is his or her penchant forinterdisciplinary study. The encouragement to choose courses in allareas during the first two years, with no distributive requirements,contributes to a creative approach for formulating a course of study. Astudent involved in the social sciences might incorporate visual or per-forming arts into their Plan; while another whose chief interest is nat-ural sciences may discover important ties in the humanities. Marlboroalso provides several different avenues to travel abroad for independ-ent or group study as well as internships.

A maximum enrollment of 330 and a student/faculty ratio of 8 to1 ensure unparalleled access to tenured faculty. There are no teachingassistants running classes in vast lecture halls. An average class size is10 students, while seniors are given the liberty of developing tutorialstailored to a specific subject.

While students are given an academic freedom that extends as far astheir imagination takes them, ultimately they must communicate athorough understanding of their studies in order to graduate.Marlboro’s lone requirement is the Clear Writing Requirement, whichevery student must pass within his or her first two semesters by pre-senting a 20-page portfolio of expository writing. Upon graduatingfrom Marlboro, students quickly realize the combination of writtenand oral presentation work required for Plan prepares them for therigors of graduate school or gives them an advantage in the workplace.

Marlboro utilizes a community governance structure modeled on theNew England Town Meeting, where each community member has an

equivalent vote in shaping campus policy. Faculty, stu-dents and staff also serve together on committees thatoversee myriad aspects of campus life, from shapingadmissions standards to conducting faculty searches toplanning campus activities.

The original campus facilities were converted from19th-century farm buildings into dorms, classroomsand administration buildings. Over the years, theCollege has added modern performance spaces, sci-ence labs, a student center, health center, gym, climb-ing wall, and a three-story library without compro-mising its rustic beauty. Most students take advantageof the year-round, outdoor sports opportunitiesafforded by using the 17 miles of trails on campus forhiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

MARLBORO COLLEGE: PO Box A, 2582 SouthRoad, Marlboro, VT. 800/343-0049 (admissions);802/257-4333 (main); www.marlboro.edu.



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The Knox SchoolA Home by the ShoreSt. James, NY The Knox School was founded in 1904 in Briarcliff Manor, New York byMary Alice Knox, the former principal of the Emma Willard School.After moves to Tarrytown and Cooperstown, in 1954 Knox settled onLong Island’s North Shore in the Village of Nissequogue in St. 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 servesboth boarding and day students in grades 6 through 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 to thecommunity 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 theentire community, faculty and students, participate in a yearlong “RedTeam vs. White Team” competition; and their Lantern Parade, annual all-school trips, and daily Morning Meetings become part of the fabric of lifeat Knox, leading always to a one of a kind shoreline graduation ceremony.

Their academics include Advanced Placement offerings in every sub-ject area, outstanding Visual and Performing Arts, a 5-level ESL pro-gram 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

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Solebury SchoolNew Hope, PA

Walking around Solebury School’s bucolic 90-acre campus in BucksCounty, PA, there is something that might grab your attention imme-diately: the look on the students’ faces. It is impossible not to noticethat the students actually look happy to be here. Far from the stereo-typical scowling teenagers, these 7th-12th graders have wide smiles asthey spend time in the dorms and travel from class to class, engagingeach other in conversation, laughterand friendly debate. A closer lookreveals that there are a few key ingre-dients creating this dynamic.

Talking to the students herereveals a striking commonality in thedescriptions of what they love aboutSolebury School. They mention thewide array of classes that sound morelike college seminars than highschool courses, from RoboticsTheory to Shakespeare and Film.“At Solebury, students are given theopportunity to find their passion,”said Peter Ammirati, head ofSolebury’s History Department anda former student himself (’82).“There is a perfect mix of independ-ence and guidance, which allowseach student to create the academicpath, and ultimately the life path,that is right for them.”

Students here also repeatedlyspeak of their relationships withteachers who seem passionateabout, and inspired by, the sub-jects they teach. They talk ofbeing consistently challenged, butalso of being supported andrespected. Far from the adversarialrelationships many of us once hadwith our teachers, these teenagerswant to do well largely because oftheir affection for their teachers. “You don’t want to let yourteacher down,” said Olivia Hagerty, a senior. “You know how muchthey put into it, so you want to repay that by participating and bydoing your best.”

They also discuss the camaraderie, the feeling of being part of a family.While students naturally talk about striving for success, it is clear theywould not be happy if it came at the expense of those around them. It isa school that thrives on a cohesive and caring student body, where accept-ance is the norm, and being a member of the Peer Tutoring Team is ascool as being the star of the school play or the captain of the soccer team.

Part of Solebury School’s winning formula undoubtedly comes fromits size. With just 235 students, Solebury has maintained an intimacythroughout its 85-year history. Everyone knows each other, and thisknowledge creates an environment where students and teachers growto appreciate that which makes them distinctive as well as that whichconnects them. And with a teacher/student ratio of 1:6, and an averageclass size of 11, parents know that students receive individualized atten-tion and can’t simply fall through the cracks.

Solebury School parents also seem to appreciate Solebury’s commit-ment to a balanced life. There maybe more than 100 challengingcourses and two dozen honors andAdvanced Placement offerings, yetacademics here doesn’t come at theexpense of humanity. Students canexcel in the classroom, while alsoexploring rock climbing or lifedrawing, volunteering in the com-munity or taking a class trip toFrance. “My child takes a full aca-demic load including honors andAP classes, serves on school com-mittees, is active in a club, and playsvarsity sports,” says WhitneyParker-Klimpel (parent of Andrew’06, Morgan ’09, and Spencer ’14).“Solebury does a great job ofencouraging each student to devel-op all aspects of their personality.Solebury fosters balance in its stu-dents and encourages them todevelop beyond their set knowl-edge, experience and expectations.Solebury is a special place!”

This balance is possible becauseof the vibrancy of the community— the wide array of weekend activ-ities, the clubs students can join, thestrength of the sports and arts pro-grams, and the unique opportuni-ties for students like ourTeach2Serve program.

Head of School, Tom Wilschutz, says he is proud to be part ofSolebury School. “Part of what drew me to Solebury is my sincere beliefthat the school is not only producing superior intellectuals, but superi-or citizens and people,” he said. “Our students love to learn, but theysee the potential value this learning has as a means of affecting positivechange in the world.”

And they’re doing it with a smile.Solebury School: 6832 Phillips Mill Road, New Hope, PA.

www.solebury.org. Beverly Berkeley, Director of Communications:215/862-5261 x 136.



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Wilbraham & monson academya Global experience

• The Center for Entrepreneurial & Global Studies

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• A full AP curriculum

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• 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.

A fine arts boarding high school, offering the highest quality artistic training combined with comprehensive college-preparatory academics. The Academy also offers post-graduate opportunities.

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