salisbury school viewbook 2010

LOYALTY. HONOR. SARUM.Established 1901

A SALISBURY MAN,

Should you choose to attend Salisbury, we promise to bring out the best in you.You will come to us a boy, and by your graduation day you will be a man,

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In 2001, Salisbury entered its second century of educating boys. The

School’s founder and first headmaster, The Reverend George Emerson Quaile,

began with a fundamental mission and philosophy, and we celebrate and hold

true to these ideals more than 100 years later. We are a boys’ school that

values loyalty and honor. We are a small school that strives to develop a boy’s

mind, body and spirit. Finally, we are a school founded in the tradition of the

Episcopal Church that seeks to instill in each boy a moral compass that will

guide him during his college years and in the world thereafter.

Our boys are challenged every day by their teachers, their coaches and

their advisors. No one ever gets lost or falls through the cracks at Salisbury.

We view ourselves as a community of learners who care for and support

each other in all endeavors. Indeed, many graduates look back on their

experience at Salisbury as much more than just an important chapter of their

education or a steppingstone to the college of their choice. They realize that

they have been and continue to be part of a family that will always be a

cherished piece of their lives.

I hope that as you examine this brief overview of life at Salisbury, you will get

a flavor for what we believe is so unique about our “Hilltop.” If you haven’t

done so already, I encourage you to visit our campus so you may experience

life here first-hand. Come and join a class, watch one of our athletic teams

practice or view a play rehearsal. We look forward to welcoming you!

Chisholm S. Chandler

Headmaster

A GENTLEMAN.”– Chisholm S. Chandler

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Getting startedstarts here.

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Boys at Salisbury are part of a community. From the moment they first

arrive to the day they graduate, our students play an important role in the life

of the School. Guided by more than 60 faculty members, most of whom live

on campus, the Salisbury boy discovers that it is just as important to learn in

the classroom as it is on the playing fields and in the larger community.

We are committed to character-based education and operate on an Honor

Code. Various programs and numerous leadership opportunities offered

throughout the year are focused on providing our boys with an appreciation

of the importance of being a good, responsible citizen whose obligations go

far beyond the fences of our Hilltop.

While our mission is a serious one, Salisbury provides an environment rich

in opportunity for a boy to find success and enjoy himself along the way.

Day-to-day commitments are mixed with special field trips, theme meals,

dress-down days and the much anticipated Headmaster Holidays.

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BROTHERSSALISBURY BOYS ARE...

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The strengths and attributes of a single-sex educationon the Hilltop are easy to highlight. Our insights are gar-nered mostly from the living proof of the 300 boys thatwe work with on a daily basis: our charges in the class-rooms, the dormitories, the theater, on the fields andover the weekends. This is a special place to learn, playand grow. So much has been published recently tocomplement our experiences and validate our opinions.Certainly, a large part of Salisbury’s remarkable admis-sions success is attributable to being a boys’ school.What was once viewed as an outdated education model

is now being promoted na-tionally. We know and un-derstand young men andcelebrate what it means tobe a boy!

Generally, we find that it isthe boy who makes the ma-ture decision to attend Sal-

isbury instead of a rival coed school. He feels the ca-maraderie and the kinship, and is attracted by the highquality academic program, the nurturing environment,the leadership opportunities and the healthy social en-vironment that is short on pretense and posturing.Salisbury can greatly impact a young man’s aca-demic, social and co-curricular lives because wefocus on a single gender.

In a one hundred year tradition, we provide boyswith an educational environment that is uncompli-cated, one in which we know who we are and do whatwe say we do; the superfluous gets deleted, and wefocus on core values and high standards. We are aschool that is designed for boys. We are a school thatrecognizes and works with a young man’s academicand developmental needs. As identified in our mis-sion statement, we educate young men by inspiringin each student an enthusiasm for learning and theself-confidence needed for intellectual, spiritual,

With many single-sex secondary schools converting to a coeducationalcurriculum, how is single-sex schooling still relevant in today’s world?How does Salisbury meet the educational and developmental needs of youngmen? What is life like for a boy who decides to attend school on the Hilltop?

Why boys choose Salisbury.

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physical and moral development. We want every boyto achieve, and to have fun doing it!

There are sound pedagogical reasons for single-gen-der classrooms. Renowned educators and psycholo-gists have published volumes on this subject. Generallyspeaking, an all-boys classroom is one with less distrac-tion. It is one where the teacher, male or female, is ableto foster confidence and promote growth. Open discussions result when boys challenge themselves andeach other. Boys become confident to be risk-takers inthe arts as well as the sciences.

Some boys will not pursue a single-gender boardingschool for fear that they will not have a social life. First,not all coed boarding schools have a true 50/50 boy togirl ratio among the boarding students. Second, life atany boarding school is quite busy. Time that is not filled

with academics and co-curricular activities (e.g. athlet-ics and the arts) is sometimes at a premium. Over 90%of our students are boarders, so our weekend activitiesdirector has the charge of providing numerous fun andhealthy choices. Dances with a variety of girls’ andcoed schools are a mainstay on Saturday nights. Spe-cial events on and off campus, where our boys see girls,are always on the calendar too. As for the boys, theylike feeling that they can be themselves and are lesssusceptible to peer pressure and social cliques.

Truly, Salisbury School is a unique place. Our setting,size and mission set us apart. Being a boys’ schoolmight not be the reason that candidates decide to at-tend Salisbury, but it is one of the reasons that boyshave a wonderfully rich experience while they are here.

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CURIOUSSALISBURY BOYS ARE...

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Salisbury offers a traditional secondary school curriculum that is designed to prepare students

for the rigors of college. Rich departmental course offerings are carefully designed to teach

students to write and to read well, and to think independently as they hone the ability to apply

the learning skills essential to achieving their full potential. Expectations in the classroom are

high, and we expect all students to prepare thoroughly for their lessons, participate in classroom

discussions and perform to the best of their abilities.

“WE ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED TO A TRADITIONAL, LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION, ONE WHICH WILL PROVIDE OUR BOYS WITH THE BACKGROUND AND CONFIDENCE TO APPROACH THEIR STUDIES AT SALISBURY SCHOOL AND BEYOND, IN THE WORDS OF JOSIAH BUNTING III ’59 WHEN HE SERVED ASTHE PRESIDENT OF HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE, ‘WITH CURIOSITY AND FASCINATION RATHER THANWITH FEAR AND CONTEMPT’.” TO THIS END, WE WORK WITH THE BOYS, THEIR TEACHERS, THEIR FACULTY ADVISORS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CONSTRUCT COURSES OF STUDY THAT ACHIEVE THAT DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN STRETCHING THE STUDENTS BUT NOT OVERWHELMING THEM.”

SAM SIMMONS P’04, ASSOCIATE HEADMASTER AND DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

THE SALISBURY CURRICULUM

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Being a small, single-sex school allows us to betterfoster confidence and promote growth in the boys.Our students feel comfortable challenging themselvesand each other in the classroom. They become willingto take risks in a wide range of academic subjects—from science to the arts—as they pursue intellectualgrowth. Our average class size is 8-12 students and weoffer a student-teacher ratio of 5 to 1.

Honors level and Advanced Placement courses areavailable for students seeking a more challenging cur-riculum. Some required courses also offer sections ata more moderate pace.

Classes meet Monday through Saturday. Our aca-demic calendar is divided into trimesters; standardcourse load for students in all grades consists of fivecourses per trimester. Examinations are held at the endof each trimester. Mid-term and end-of-trimestergrades and advisor reports are provided.

Rewarding Academic Excellence Students who earn a trimester average of B or B+

are awarded Second Honors. Those who achieve anaverage of A-, A or A+ earn First Honors. In addition,numerous academic prizes are awarded in both the falland spring to deserving students. And SalisburySchool proudly hosts a chapter of Cum Laude, an or-ganization that honors scholastic achievements on thesecondary school level, similar to that of the Phi BetaKappa Society on the university level.

Diploma Requirements• 4 years of English• 3 years of Mathematics• 3 years of History• 2 years of Science • 3 years of one World Language or

2 years of 2 languages• 1 year of Philosophy and Religion

(in the Sixth Form year)• 3 trimesters of Art

Advanced Placement CoursesSalisbury is pleased to offer numerous Advanced

Placement courses to its students. Every boy en-rolled in an A.P. course is required to take the exam.Therefore, many Salisbury graduates go to collegewith advanced standing or academic credit allowingfor greater opportunities for exploration in theirpostsecondary education.

• Biology• Calculus• Chemistry• Computer Science• Economics• English• Environmental Science

• French Language• Latin Vergil• Physics• Spanish Language• Statistics• U.S. History• World History

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The Art Department’s role in developing the whole student encourages boys to explore—some

students follow a passion while others try something for the first time. Faculty strive to balance

individual expression, theory and technique.

The Ruger Fine Arts CenterThe Ruger Fine Arts Center has beautifully lit, spaciousstudios fully equipped to increase a boy’s awarenessof the visual world. Each is full of tools to craft furni-ture, pottery and prints as well as supplies for drawingand painting. Student artwork is displayed throughoutcampus and frequent exhibits showcasing featuredstudent-artists are held in the Tremaine Gallery.

Art Offerings: Photography, Drawing and Painting,Woodworking, Pottery, Objective Drawing, StudioArt and Boatbuilding

For more information visit: www.salisburyschool.org/arts

THE ARTS AND MUSIC

The Visual Arts

RUGER FINE ARTS

CENTER FACILITIES

• Pottery Studio

• Printmaking Studio

• Drawing and

Painting Studio

• Woodshop

• Boatbuilding Room

• The Tremaine Gallery

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Salisbury boys are encouraged to pursue their enthu-siasm for music, whether it is participation in thegospel choir, the jazz, classical or rock ensembles, amusic technology class or individual lessons in voiceor instruments.

Our student musicians and singers perform on cam-pus at numerous events, such as chapel services,school meetings and Saturday night coffee houses.The talented Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Choir havealso performed locally, allowing the greater Salisburycommunity to enjoy talent from the Hilltop. The FieldMusic Center offers classroom and practice spaces aswell as a Mac lab outfitted with Pro Tools and Reason

in addition to other audio and music education soft-ware. We also offer recording equipment as well astwo grand pianos, several electric pianos, two drumsets and bass and guitar amps for student use.

Lessons are offered with professional musicians foran additional fee.

Music Offerings: Music Technology, The History of Rock and Roll and The History of Jazz

For more information visit: www.salisburyschool.org/music

Music

FIELD MUSIC CENTERFACILITIES

• Ensemble Rooms• Practice Rooms• Midi Lab• Special Projects Room

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CONFIDENTSALISBURY BOYS ARE...

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Boys will develop the ability to think critically and analytically and to write and speak with clarity

and precision while exploring History, English and Literature, Philosophy and Religion and World

Languages on the Hilltop. Use of technology both in and out of the classroom is stressed so

that young men learn skills necessary for success in the 21st Century.

THE HUMANITIES

English

Our English Department seeks to instill a lifelong loveof reading through an understanding and appreciationof both the traditional canon of Western literature andthe diversity of expression and ideas of different cul-tures. All courses include continual practice in writingwith emphasis on the traditional analytic essay as wellas opportunities for creative writing. Vocabulary devel-opment is stressed throughout the program. The thirdand fourth form English curriculums provide a solidfoundation in thinking and writing skills and exposeboys to a variety of literary genres. The fifth form yearconcentrates on American Literature while working ona research project in conjunction with their course inAmerican History. They also begin preparation for SATI and II tests. Sixth formers continue to hone writing andtest-taking skills and may select from a variety ofcourses in American and world literature.

English Offerings: Third, Fourth and Fifth Form Eng-lish (Honors available); AP English Language andComposition; Chaucer, Shakespeare and the Age ofSatire; The Romantic Period; Irish Moderism; Ireland’sOther Rebellion: The Literary Assault on England;Yeats and Joyce; The Explosion of Irish Theater in the20th Century; Nature in American Literature; Nature inthe Urban Landscape; Global Perspectives in Litera-ture About Nature; Patterns of Exposition: (Almost)Everything You Need to Know About Writing Analyti-cal Essays; Creative Writing: Finding the Muse Within;Getting Personal: Writing About One’s Self; TheHero’s Journey

For more information visit:www.salisburyschool.org/english

History

The History Department awakens a student’s interestin the past to enable him to better understand what ishappening in today’s world. We aspire to develop aboy’s ability to gather information effectively and cor-rectly and to think critically about what he has heard orread. In addition, we look to guide boys through theprocess of forming judgments which are consistent withhistorical evidence and to communicate critical thoughtthrough writing. The department embraces variousforms of media when presenting ideas as it gives theability to virtually visit various parts of the world helpingto promote global empathy.

History Offerings: Ancient and Medieval History; World History (AP and Honors Available); UnitedStates History (AP an Honors Available); American Military History; The History of China; The History ofthe Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.; Principles of In-ternational Relations; 1968; Modern Africa; The CivilWar; The History of the Modern Middle East

For more information visit:www.salisburyschool.org/history

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Philosophy and Religion

A sixth form requirement, the Philosophy and Religionyear-long course is offered in the spirit of inquiry, alongwith a positive affirmation of the Judeo/Christian tradi-tion that gives support to the educational philosophyand communal life of the School. We recognize thateach boy must come to an awareness of his own spiri-tual and moral dimensions, while simultaneously gaininga sharper awareness of the community and larger soci-ety of which he is a part. By studying the accumulatedwisdom compiled in the Bible and sacred texts of otherworld religions such as Islam and Buddhism, studentscan distill and consider elements that have formed thecenters of the great theological doctrines of the world.

We believe the moral and ethical maturation of aperson develops over a lifetime but begins to fullyblossom in the late teen years. In the study of Philos-ophy and Religion, students come face-to-face withthe interpretations and complexities that have histor-ically challenged great thinkers of the world. In sodoing, students learn to engage in the questionsopenly with a foundation of understanding.

The Philosophy and Religion course is a requirementof all sixth formers.

For more information visit:www.salisburyschool.org/philosophy

World Languages

Salisbury seeks to expose students to the history,art, music, cinema, and cultural mores of people whospeak the languages studied. Initial emphasis is on de-veloping the oral/aural confidence necessary to com-municate in a foreign language while steadily perfectingthe grammatical competence required for written accuracy. Classes use multi-media approaches to language learning/assimilation, with video and audioelements used in many lessons.

World Language Offerings: French I, II, III, IV and V(Honors sections available); Latin I, II, III, IV and Ad-vanced Placement Latin; Spanish I, II, III, IV (Honorssections available) and Advanced Placement Spanish;Mandarin Chinese I, II, III and IV

For more information visit:www.salisburyschool.org/worldlanguages

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The Mathematics Department seeks to ensure that every student has a strong quantitative foun-

dation, enabling him to incorporate fundamental math skills in solving practical problems, as well

as to apply them to other academic disciplines. Our graduation requirement includes Algebra I,

Geometry and Algebra II, each taught at three levels matched to individual student ability; however,

the vast majority of students continue for one to three years of math beyond Algebra II.

MATHEMATICS

Faculty and students incorporate technology exten-sively in the teaching and learning process, dependingon the particular course. Graphing calculators are a re-quirement in Algebra II and beyond. Students also usecomputer software applications, including Geometer’sSketchpad and Excel, as well as internet-based applica-tions, to explore, interpret and present their work as weturn our classrooms into virtual math labs, enabling a“hands-on” learning environment. In addition, Salisburyoffers upper form electives in Economics. Fifth andsixth form students study the global economy, capitalmarkets and investment theory.

Mathematics Offerings: Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors, Geometry, Geometry Honors, Introduction to Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, Calculus, AB Calculus Honors/AP, BC Calculus Honors/AP, AP Statistics and Functions and Statistics

Economics Offerings: Economics and AP Economics

For more information visit: www.salisburyschool.org/mathematics orwww.salisburyschool.org/economics

The Computer Science Department offers a course ofstudy for students who are interested in computer soft-ware development. Currently, the department’s solecourse is Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science:An Introduction to Programming in Java. The depart-ment also provides independent study opportunities forstudents interested in advanced topics in Java or forthose students interested in taking the AP ComputerScience AB exam (the introductory course prepares

students for the A level exam). Independent study mustbe approved by the instructor and the Director of Stud-ies. The introductory course emphasizes problem-solv-ing using object-oriented design (data encapsulation,inheritance, and polymorphism) and focuses on algo-rithm development and fundamental data structures.

For more information visit: www.salisburyschool.org/computerscience

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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The Science offerings at Salisbury constitute a unique blend. Boys can take both introductory and

Advanced Placement levels of the traditional fields of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as

more specialized courses that address contemporary concerns, exploit our natural surroundings

and target the interests of young men. Though these courses are all rigorous, they vary in the de-

gree of quantitative analysis, and thus nearly our entire student body remains engaged in science

during their time at the School.

SCIENCE

All science courses at Salisbury have a strong labora-tory component, so our boys actively “experience” thescience as often as possible, whether it be dissecting ashark, titrating a solution or measuring the accelerationof a bouncing ball. The terrain surrounding our hilltopin rural Connecticut is a living laboratory of rock forma-tions, rivers and streams, lakes, vernal pools and forests.Our classrooms in the Wachtmeister Mathematics andScience Building are large, open and fully equipped.

For more information visit:www.salisburyschool.org/science

Science Offerings: Field Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physics, Environmental Science, Forest Science and Geology. Honors and Advanced Placement sections for many classes are offered.

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Entrepreneurial StudiesSalisbury offers upper form electives in economics

and entrepreneurship, including a Program of Distinc-tion in Entrepreneurship consisting of three coursesover the fifth and sixth form years. Founded in 2005with strong student interest in entrepreneurial pur-suits, the Entrepreneurial Studies Program combinesan academic curriculum with the hands-on experienceof creating and managing a student-run business oncampus. This academic program is designed to lightthe spark of the self-motivated, entrepreneurial stu-dent, and to incorporate real data and decisions intothe study of micro-economic theory. Further, the pro-gram emphasizes the importance of written and oralcommunication through the writing of a formal “plan”for an entrepreneurial concept and presenting and de-fending the plan in a formal presentation to the ad-ministration of the school. Since the founding of theprogram, over a dozen “student agencies” have beenestablished on campus.

For more information on the Entrepreneurial Studies Program, visit: www.salisburyschool.org/academics/entrepreneurialstudies

Mandarin ChineseChina’s remarkable development in recent has

made an impact on the world. To better prepare itsstudent for the future of globalization, SalisburySchool introduced a Program of Distinction in Man-darin Language and Culture in 2007. The programis designed to help motivated beginning and inter-mediate Mandarin language learners to developproficiency in reading, writing and speaking. Stu-dents start with fundamental pronunciation andwriting skills, and lessons are based on real-life sit-uations to further enhance their language immer-sion experience. Additionally, students will beexposed to various Chinese customs and culturesto broaden their perspective.

Salisbury offers Mandarin Chinese I, II, III and IV.

For more information visit:www.salisburyschool.org/academics/mandarinchinese

PROGRAMS OF DISTINCTION

RECENT GUESTLECTURE TOPICS:

• Entering a Competitive Market• Accessing Venture Capital• Managing Growth• Developing and Protecting a Brand• Protecting an Idea• Entrepreneurship in China

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Tutorial OfferingsThe RLC offers two types of tutorial support for Sal-

isbury boys. It offers intense one-on-one sessions witha qualified tutor for those students who have diag-nosed needs documented through psychological-edu-cation evaluations. Students are scheduled for thetrimester to come to the RLC two-to-three times aweek in their free academic periods. During the time astudent spends in the RLC, the tutor will address hislearning needs and will work with him to improve hisstudy skills and develop his skills in reading, writing,math and/or subject specific areas.

In addition to the one-on-one tutoring, we offer tu-torials in Study Skills and Time Management for thoseboys who do not have documented learning needs orwho do not require intense tutoring. This type of tu-toring provides students with a quiet environmentwhere they receive instruction in and support for theirstudy skills and have the opportunity to study andcomplete assignments three times a week with a tutor.These sessions meet on a regular weekly schedule forthe trimester. Our hope for these students is that theywill transition out of the RLC program and become in-dependent learners who advocate for themselves inthe classroom.

Faculty and FacilitiesThe RLC has a talented group of tutors and a state-

of-the-art facility. Our tutors come from diverse back-grounds, many with more than 20 years experience,and a wide range of teaching abilities. The RLC offices,located in the Centennial Humanities Building, occupythe east wing of the second floor, and are brightly litwith all of the resources and tools needed for tutorsand boys to work effectively during their sessions.

For more information on the Rudd Learning Center,please visit: www.salisburyschool.org/academics/ruddlearningcenter

The Rudd Learning Center (RLC) is designed to provide academic support in one-on-one tutoring

or small group sessions to help Salisbury boys become independent learners in a traditional board-

ing school setting. At the core of the RLC curriculum is the development of study skills for all tutees.

Its charge is to equip every student with the tools to find success in academic areas. The RLC tutors

reinforce and teach study skills by using content that our students are learning in the classroom

from their teachers. The RLC focuses on the development of reading skills as key to the overall

support that we offer. By developing reading and study skills, tutors support students in all content

areas so that they can succeed in their classes at Salisbury School and beyond.

THE RUDD LEARNING CENTER

“THE RUDD LEARNING CENTER IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED PROGRAM THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO THEFABRIC OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM. WE KNOW THE TYPE OF YOUNG MEN WE CAN SUPPORT ANDSERVICE HERE ON THE HILLTOP. WE HAVE A TEAM OF QUALIFIED TUTORS THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCETO THE STUDENTS WHO ENROLL INTO OUR SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM NURTURES OUR STUDENTSWHILE THEY DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND TO BE INDEPENDENT LEARNERS. THE RLC IS A PLACE WHERE SALISBURY STUDENTS CAN ENHANCE THEIRSCHOLARLY APTITUDES FOR HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND BEYOND.”

LINDA RYAN, DIRECTOR OF THE RUDD LEARNING CENTER

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The Phinny LibraryThe Phinny Library is the hub of learning at Salisbury. It is a comfortable place where boys can study individually

or in small groups. Our library contains nearly 25,000 volumes including 120 magazine, newspaper and periodicalsubscriptions. The Library’s entire catalog is catalogued and available on-line. Students and faculty members canalso access information through three databases to which the Library subscribes. A member of the library staff isalways available to assist boys in using its vast resources. Faculty members make it a point to give students as-signments that are designed to ensure students have a firm understanding of how to research properly and howto use the variety of hard-copy and on-line resources available in our collection.

Academic ClassroomsThe Centennial Library and Humanties Building (dedicated

in 2001), the Wachtmeister Math and Science Buiding (dedi-cated in 1999), the Field Music Center (dedicated in 2002) andthe Ruger Arts Center (dedicated in 2003) provide Salisburyboys with the very best in classroom and laboratory space.

ACADEMICRESOURCESSalisbury offers a number of excellent resources to assist boys in succeeding

with their studies including:

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Additional ServicesFaculty members from the English and Math-

ematics Departments offer supplemental assis-tance to boys outside of the classroom.

“The Writing Garage” provides students witha convenient alternative to traditional extrahelp, as no appointments are needed to stopby for help with grammar, punctuation or sug-gestions for verbiage on writing assignments.“The Math Lab” offers boys the opportunity toask for additional assistance on class assign-ments or with SAT support.

Sessions for both are held during the aca-demic week during X-block sessions.

TechnologySalisbury prides itself on discovering new and exciting

ways to integrate technology into the classroom. Our Ed-ucational Technology team works with faculty membersin all disciplines to create new and dynamic teaching re-sources. Our wireless network access provides coverage

in nearly every location on cam-pus. Salisbury wants boys to beconnected, organized and pro-ductive! Dorm rooms areequipped with telephone andcomputer network access, andstudents are given their ownvoicemail, file storage, e-mail andcommunity Web portal accountsto communicate with faculty andpeers, as well as obtain access tocritical academic resources.

For more information on school resources and facilities, visit: www.salisburyschool.org/academicresources

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Developing Menof CharacterThe Residential Life Program

The Residential Life Program supports students intheir multi-faceted development by focusing on andcreating programming to promote nine core topicsincluding service, citizenship, health and wellness, lifeskills, diversity, leadership, community building,school spirit and character education.

At the heart of this program are dorm-based,monthly gatherings. Our communal residences be-come important learning venues for discussions, al-lowing students and faculty learn from each otherwhile strengthening their personal relationships.These gatherings allow for a free exchange of ideasbetween faculty members and students in a relaxedatmosphere. And meeting by dormitory allows fortopics to be altered so that they are age-specific. TheSchool recognizes that the developmental issues fac-ing boys evolve and change as they mature.

Additional events are planned throughout theyear to compliment the dormitory discussions.These may include motivational speakers, commu-nity service trips, school festivals, career panels andspecial dinners.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE EVENTS

• Fall Bonfire and Pep Rally• Life Skills Seminars• Annual Diversity Week • Film Viewings with Discussions• Community Service Activities and Trips• Health and Wellness Programming

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“I AM SO PROUD THAT THE 'CHARACTER' PIECE TO A SALISBURY EDUCATION MEANS ENOUGH TO EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT WE REGULARLY DEVOTE TIME IN OUR SCHEDULE TO FURTHEREXPLORE THESE LIFE ISSUES OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE.”

BOBBY WYNNE, DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE ADVISING AND STUDENT SERVICES

Recent Residential Life Guest Speakers• Matt Eversmann: 1st Sgt, U.S. Army (Ret.); Member of U.S. Special Forces

unit sent on United Nations peacekeeping operation Gothic Serpent• Dr. Michael Fowlin: Psychologist whose one-man show dealt with topics

including race, discrimination, violence prevention, personal identity, suicide and homophobia

• Immaculee Ilibagiza: Rwandan genocide survivor and author of bestselling book Left to Tell• Katie Koestner: Founder of Campus Outreach Services, a national organization dedicated to

providing educational programs for schools on student risk issues including date rape andcyber dangers

• Chris McKenna: Human rights activist and former deputy director of two Amnesty International sponsored projects

• Mark Mathabane: Author of bestselling book Kaffir Boy

RECENT DORM-BASED DISCUSSION TOPICS

• Respect for Community Members

• Successful Study Habits• Prevention of Hazing• Harassment and Bullying• Time Management• Dangers of Steroid Use

Read more about our Residential Life Program:www.salisburyschool.org/reslife

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THE FACULTY

Our faculty knows how each boy learns in the classroom, watches him participate on the athletic

fields and sees how he prepares at night for the next day’s work. In seeing our students in these

different arenas, we come to know how each boy learns best and are able to help him achieve

success in his individual pursuits. Each teacher is committed to excellence in the classroom. Fac-

ulty members are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities to stay current

in their respective fields, thus ensuring the School offers the latest in innovative teaching methods.

Most of our faculty members reside on campus, thus it is easy for them to connect with students

both in and outside of the classroom as needed. Boys share meals with faculty in the Dining Hall

and will be invited into their homes to share news or simply hang out in a family atmosphere.

Our instructors care about boys and believe in their potential.

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The Role of a Faculty Advisor One of the areas in which we spend a lot of time

preparing for a boy’s entrance to the School is inchoosing his faculty advisor. Ideally, each new stu-dent is assigned an advisor who will either be one ofhis instructors, coaches or dorm parents—someonewhom the boy will see every single day. Students willcome to know their faculty advisors as both mentorsand friends.

It is this advisor who is also the first point of contactfor parents when questions about their son arise. In thisday and age, parents expect regular feedback on howtheir sons are doing. We believe that our responsibilityis to regularly report back on how a boy is doing in hisclasses, on his team and in school life. Academic reportswill be sent to parents six times throughout the year, atboth mid-term and end of term. Faculty advisors writedetailed progress reports for each advisee that accom-panies a boy’s grades at the end of each trimester.

Salisbury is extremely proud of this strong part-nership fostered between student, faculty advisorand parents.

Student to Faculty Ratio: 5 to 1Average Class Size: 11Total number of faculty members: 65Number of faculty members

with advanced degrees: 32Average number of years of faculty

service at Salisbury: 10

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All students at Salisbury participate in sports at acompetitive or recreational level. Our varsity sportsare highly competitive. The baseball, basketball, crew,football, hockey, lacrosse and tennis teams have ei-ther won league championships or advanced in to thesemi-final round of league championships. Recogniz-ing that there can be a tremendous learning curve inathletics, nearly all sports offer two or three levels inwhich students compete.

Teams are generally coached by members of thefaculty and administration, all of whom are supervisedby an athletic director and two full-time trainers. Var-sity athletes return to school early in the fall for pre-season camps. Coaches often organize special tripsduring spring break in advance of baseball, lacrosse,crew, golf and tennis seasons.

Salisbury has a rich tradition of athletic competition dating back to the School’s founding in 1901.

Founding Headmaster Reverend George E. Quaile believed it was just as important for the boys to

develop their bodies as it was to develop their minds. And just as Rev. Quaile believed that boys

could benefit from daily exercise, we continue that belief to this day.

CRIMSON KNIGHT ATHLETICS

Read more about the Crimson Knights:www.salisburyschool.org/athletics

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Athletic Facilities

OUTDOOR

Wachtmeister Field (Field Turf Facility)Reeves Football FieldClass of 1997 FieldsNatalie Gardner Baseball FieldCentennial Tennis Courts

• Includes Eight Hard-Surfaced Courts

Cross Country CoursePractice Fields for Football, Soccer,

Lacrosse and BaseballGengras/King/Zecher Paddle Tennis CourtsLake Washinee (Crew and Sailing)700+ Acre Campus

INDOOR

Flood Athletic Center • The Class of 1959 Hockey Arena• 2 Basketball Courts• Squash Center – Eight Courts• The Robin Mead Wrestling Room• The Class of 2007 Fitness Center• A Free Weight Room• The Gates Training Facility• The Class of 2009 Championship Lounge• Locker Rooms and Shower Facilities

The BoathouseThe Class of 2002 Dome

• Includes Three Indoor Tennis CourtsMyers Gymnasium

• Indoor Training Facility for Baseball and Golf• Erg Training Room

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The center of all competitive and recreational sportsis the Flood Athletic Center. This building unites ourathletic facilities under one roof and includes two bas-ketball courts, an Olympic-sized ice rink, eight squashcourts, a wrestling room, a fitness center and a freeweight room, as well as locker and team rooms and ourathletic training center.

Eight hard-surfaced tennis courts (three indoor), twoplatform tennis courts, a state-of-the-art boathouse andnumerous fields round out the facilities.

Recent additions to the existing physical plant includethe Flood Athletic Center (2010), the Boathouse (2008)and Wachtmeister Turf Field (2007).

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Opponents

Avon Old FarmsBerkshire SchoolBrunswick SchoolCanterbury SchoolChoate Rosemary HallDeerfield AcademyThe GunneryThe Hotchkiss SchoolKent SchoolLoomis Chaffee SchoolMillbrook School

Noble and Greenough SchoolNorthfield Mt. Hermon SchoolPhillips Andover AcademyPhillips Exeter AcademyPomfret SchoolSuffield AcademyTaft SchoolTrinity-Pawling SchoolWestminster SchoolWilliston Northampton School

Varsity Sports

FALLCross CountryFootballSoccer

WINTERAlpine SkiingBasketballHockeySquashWrestling

SPRINGBaseballCrewGolfLacrosse TennisSailing

Recreational Sports

FALLSoccerRock ClimbingWildernessCommunity Service

WINTERAlpine SkiingBasketballHockeyPaddle TennisSnow Boarding

SPRINGCyclingTennisCommunity Service

“ORGANIZED AND COMPETITIVE SPORTS ARE AN INTEGRAL PARTOF THE OVERALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT SALISBURY.THROUGH ATHLETIC COMPETITION, OUR STUDENTS DEVELOPQUALITIES SUCH AS CHARACTER, COMMITMENT, SELF-CONFIDENCE,SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SPORTSMANSHIP.”

TIM SINCLAIR ’91, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

SCHOOL MASCOT

The Crimson Knight serves as

Salisbury’s mascot. It symbolizes

the history, character and devotion

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The Sarum Hymn.

SCHOOL COLORS

Crimson and Black

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SPIRITUALSALISBURY BOYS ARE...

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TRADITIONSSalisbury is a dynamic, modern school, but we take pride in the history that makes us so unique.

Some of Salisbury’s traditions that continue to be such important parts of our boys’ overall school

experience include:

Red Light in Cupola After a varsity team wins a sportsmatch, the red light in the MainBuilding’s cupola is lit to alert therest of the community to theteam’s victory.

School Crest The Salisbury crest is colored red for braveryand gold for generosity. The four crossesabove and below the crest symbolize faith inGod through Christ. The shell is a vessel usedby the Crusaders. The heart symbol-izes charity and the arrows prepared-ness. The open book is for learning andthe acorn and its brand for maturity.

Sit-Down MealsTwice a week, students eat family style with their advisor orwith a randomly assigned faculty member and fellow stu-dents. This promotes a deeper sense of community and al-lows new students the chance to get to know boys fromother forms.

ChapelSalisbury welcomes students and faculty of all faiths but maintains itshistoric ties to the Episcopal Church. The entire school communitygathers every Tuesday and Friday morning in the Chapel for reflectionor to hear a message. These services embrace all faiths.

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Hanging of the Greens Shortly before students go on break for the winter holidays,the entire school community gathers in the Chapel for thetraditional Hanging of the Greens. Two nights later we cele-brate the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, sung by a jointstudent-faculty choir.

SportsmanshipAnother valued tradition is good sportsmanship towardopponents, coaches, referees and spectators who may becheering for another team. A Salisbury team is expectedto be magnanimous in victory and gracious in defeat. Avictory by a winning team orsquad is often applauded atschool meetings.

Dress Code All students wear jackets andties to class, sit-down meals,Chapel and special schoolevents. In the winter, a studentmay wear a turtleneck shirt in-stead of a tie and in the spring,Bermuda shorts may be worn on hot days. For othermeals, students are permitted to wear collared shirts andtrousers. From the end of Saturday’s class until Mondaymorning, dress is casual.

School Meetings Weather permitting, we gather in the Quadrangle for up-dates from faculty members and students on what liesahead in a given week. The student body president over-sees these meetings, giving the first words of welcomeas well as the dismissal.

Sixth Form PrivilegesAll sixth formers are entitled to wear a blue blazerwith the Salisbury crest on the left jacket pocket.The “Senior Rug” area, named in memory of the Rev.George D. Langdon, the “Senior Steps” and the “Se-nior Mound” are restricted to sixth form students. Atcommencement exercises, soon-to-be graduates tra-ditionally sport a school blazer and white slacks.And after receiving his diploma, the final graduate ofeach class slides down the Senior Steps hand rail andis greeted by a rousing round of applause from class-mates and parents!

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For most students, attending Salisbury School will be their first experience being away from home

and the first time they must be responsible for so many aspects of their own lives. Boarding is not

always easy, but adjustments are often stress-free because of our close-knit community of peers

and adults who have respect for and care about one another. Your roommate may be from

California, you may have a classmate from Germany and someone in your advisee group may be

a day student from Lakeville. The Sarum brotherhood spans the globe, introducing you to many

new cultures, traditions and beliefs, as well as differing ideas.

LIFE ON THE HILLTOP

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“AT SALISBURY, WE LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHER’S CULTURES. IT’S REALLY WONDERFUL FOR EVERYONEBECAUSE IT PROVIDES US ALL WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AT LARGE.”

HSIANG “TOMMY” CHANG, SIXTH FORMER

Dormitory Life: Your Home Away from HomeThe central unit in a student’s life at Salisbury is the

group of students with whom he lives. Life in the dor-mitory is one of the most rewarding aspects of theboarding school environment. Approximately 280 ofSalisbury’s 300 students live in nine student resi-dences on the Hilltop.

Residents are grouped by form (third, fourth andfifth/sixth). Most boys share a room with another stu-dent, though some single rooms are available. Newstudents are assigned dorms while returning studentschoose their rooms and roommates. Each dorm hasa common area for use by all residents. A televisionand microwave are available in each of these rooms.Many dorms also offer vending and laundry facilities.

Faculty members and their families live within ourdormitories and provide supervision, guidance andadvice as well as fun and friendship.

Each dorm is also assigned at least one prefect.These sixth formers assist dormitory faculty in leadingthe supervision of the dorms and day students. Theseboys are specially selected for their leadership abilityand serve as role models to the students within thedorm and around campus.

Day Student Life: Commuting to the HilltopDay students keep the same schedule of daily ap-

pointments and commitments as boarding students.A set of day students’ rooms is located in the groundfloor of North Dormitory. One room is set aside forquiet study use as is equipped with carrels, comfort-able chairs and data ports. The other is outfitted withassigned lockers, couches and chairs and is used as aday student lounge/common room. And a facultymember is assigned to work with day students muchlike that of a dorm parent living in the dorm.

International Student Life: Living in America Salisbury is fortunate to have students from around

the world attend our school and is proud to have stu-dents representing numerous countries, includingCanada, China, Taiwan, England, Germany, HongKong, Japan, South Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, SaudiArabia and Spain, choose to pursue their secondaryschool education on the Hilltop.

We provide wonderful opportunities for our inter-national students. The School offers numerouschances for students to improve their English expres-sion, become familiar with American styles of thoughtand make cross-cultural friends. We also endeavor tobe proactive in offering programming aimed at en-abling international students to adjust to Americanteaching methods.

Our international boys also provide the entire com-munity with an opportunity to learn about a varietyof national histories and cultures. Numerous occa-sions are hosted where boys share customs with fel-low students and faculty members. And manyfamilies invite international students home duringshort school breaks to further the cross-cultural ex-change of traditions and holiday celebrations.

Discover more about life on the Hilltop:www.salisburyschool.org/studentlife

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Belin Lodge, the School’s student center,offers a fully-stocked snack bar, pingpong and pool tables and large screenTVs. This is a popular hang out for boyswhere they can just come to relax, meetfriends and have fun!

SALISBURY LINGO

Sarum – Often used as a synonym for Salisbury and in the title of the Schoolhymn. Sarum refers to the original town of Salisbury in England where, onemile north, there is an Iron Age settlement known as “Old Sarum.”

The Hilltop – Salisbury is also referred to as “the Hilltop”, a reference to our lo-cation in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains.

Esse Quam Videri –The Salisbury motto is Esse Quam Videri, which orginatesin Sallust’s Bellum Catalinarium, 54. Sallust compared Cato to Caesar andwrote that Cato preferred to be virtuous rather than appear to be so. Conse-quently, the less Cato sought recognition the more he found it. “To be ratherthan to seem to be” is an affirmation of personal honor at the heart of the Sal-isbury experience.

Forms – Salisbury’s classes are identified by forms. This model is based on theBrittish system whereby the freshman class is known as the Third Form, thesophomore class as the Fourth Form, the junior class as the Fifth Form and thesenior class as the Sixth Form.

EXTRACURRICULAR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESAND CLUBS

• Student Council• Honor Committee• Vestry• Key Society• Dormitory Prefects• The Cupola (school newspaper)• Radio Station• Salisbury Drama Society• The Quill (literary magazine)• Gospel Choir• Peer Counselors• Legacy• Student Activities Committee• Jazz Ensemble• Guitar Ensemble• Classical Ensemble• Community Service• The Pillar (yearbook)• Investment Club

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Taking Advantage of our Location

Being situated in the foothills of the BerkshireMountains allows for many exciting outdoor activi-ties—hiking, biking, swimming, skiing/snowboarding,sledding, fishing and rock climbing—for those whoenjoy the chance to engage in the wonders of ournatural surroundings. However, our proximity to Hart-ford (one hour away), New York (two hours away)and Boston (three hours away) keeps us current byproviding interesting campus speakers and opportu-nities to take field trips to major metropolitan cities.

Weekend Fun

Salisbury’s director of student activities works withstudents to offer a variety of events each weekend.A sample of weekend activities includes:

Dances with area girls’ schoolsSaturday night shuttle to the movie theaterSkiing/snowboarding tripsPlay performancesSalisbury coffee housesSalisbury CarnivalVisiting comediansTrips to laser tag and paint ballCommunity serviceTrips to local shopping mallsProfessional sporting eventsFan buses to Salisbury athletic eventsTrips to Broadway plays (NYC)Amusement park tripsWeekly Sunday shuttle to nearbygrocery stores and shops

Prom

Dances are frequently held on campus or at local girls’ schools. The opportunity to socialize and dance in a fun atmosphere is always a popular Saturday night activity.And fifth and sixth form boys work with thedirector of student activities to organize aformal prom each spring.

Spring Festival

Students celebrate the end of the academic year at theannual Spring Festival. A feast of crab legs and steak isfollowed up with a rousing game of capture the flag.Other activities have included live music performed bystudent bands and a basketball tournament on our TollHouse outdoor court.

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May I go home on weekends?Of course. You will need to make prior arrangementswith the Deans’ Office. The weekend begins afteryour last commitment on Saturday and ends on Sun-day at 7:00 p.m. when you must return and check inon campus. Please note—there are a handful of“closed weekends”—typically before exams or schoolbreaks—in which students must stay on campus.

How do I get back and forth to the airport or the train station?The School provides transportation to the WassaicTrain Station and Bradley Airport for Thanksgiving,Christmas and March Break for a minimal charge.Both you and your parents will be notified when it istime to make a reservation. If you wish to take week-ends at other times you can arrange for transportwith a local taxi service.

Can I play varsity as a third former?Selection to athletic teams is based on ability, notage. Therefore our varsity teams are composed ofstudents from all forms!

How can I call home to talk to my family?You should come to campus with a phone to use inyour dorm room. This will allow you to place and re-ceive both local and long distance calls. Calling cardswill work through our system as long as they have atoll-free access number. Prepaid phone debit cardswill work on our system as long as they have a toll-free access number and 30 and 60 minute phonedebit cards are available in the Bookstore. Cell phonecoverage on campus is somewhat limited due to ourrural setting, however, we do have scattered availabil-ity for Verizon, Sprint and Cingular/AT&T services butservice cannot be guaranteed.

How do I do my laundry?There are laundry machines in two dorms where anystudent may do his laundry. In addition, Salisbury hasmade arrangements with a laundry service thatcomes to campus during the week.

May I watch TV if I finish my homework?Each dorm has a common room space that providesstudents with a television and microwave oven. Youare welcome to relax and watch TV when you havefree time during the day or during the evening studyhall break.

What if I get hungry at night?You have plenty of options for a bite to eat. Our stu-dent center operates a snack bar that is open duringthe day as well as the study hall break (9:30 – 10:15p.m.). Popular items include bagel sandwiches, ham-burgers and assorted sweet treats. Dorms also offervending services providing light snacks and cool drinks.And many area restaurants offer delivery service.

What do I do if I am sick or injured?Don’t worry! Salisbury School Health Services will provide you with quality, comprehensive health care.Heath Services includes a Health Center (licensed bythe State of Connecticut, housing both a primary careclinic and a four-bed overnight infirmary), a BehavioralServices Division (consulting counselor and psychia-trist) and an Athletic Training Office (two full-time, cer-tified athletic trainers). The School’s director of healthservices and nursing staff provide 24/7 in-house or on-call services. When necessary, students have access to nearby Sharon Hospital and their numerousboard certified specialists.

Frequentlyasked questions.

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A DAY IN THE LIFEOF A SALISBURY STUDENT

Early Morning The campus is beautiful at this hour—you may sit andeat breakfast while watching the fog roll over themountains off the front hill. What an amazing viewwe have here on the Hilltop—in fact, the setting of theSchool is one of the reasons boys decide to attendSalisbury. Most students show up between 7:30 –7:45 a.m. to fill up on bagels, eggs, cereal, fresh fruitand pastries before the first class of the day.

THE ACADEMIC DAY

Chapel Service Chapel services are held every Tuesday and Fridaymorning before classes and include a speaker, com-munity prayers, a hymn and a responsive reading.Music in the Chapel often includes performances bythe Salisbury Gospel Choir, the Jazz Ensemble andother talented student and faculty singers and musi-cians. Salisbury is sensitive to the worship needs ofnon-Christians and regularly provides chapel speakersand services to honor those interests including theJewish, Islamic and Buddhist traditions. In addition tofaculty and student speakers, guest lecturers are in-vited speak on a wide range of contemporary issues.

Morning Classes Most classes run 45 minutes in length and meet fivetimes per week. Since class periods rotate, boys donot have the same class at the exact same time everyday. This helps because boys tend to learn differentlyand have different abilities to focus and energy levelsat different times of the day. Plus, it helps prepare forcollege as the scheduling is similar and teaches im-portant time management skills.

School Meeting Twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings,we gather as a community for School Meeting. It istraditionally run by the school president and offers aplace to hear timely important messages (“Sign upfor the SATs today”), recognize student birthdays,share good news (“John Smith was just accepted atMiddlebury College!”) and make extracurricular ac-tivity announcements. Both faculty and students areencouraged to participate!

Break Students and faculty members gather in the DiningRoom for a quick cup of hot chocolate, coffee or juiceand grab a light snack. It is also a good time to checkfor mail—one can always hope for a care packagefrom home!—or connect with a teacher to answer aquestion still remaining from class.

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X-Block This period is set aside to meet with extracurriculargroups, take music lessons or meet with your advisor.There are many clubs and organizations at the Schooloffering boys leadership opportunities. Students cantake music lessons focusing on a wide range of instru-ments including guitar, piano, drums and saxophone.And advisee meetings, usually held in the instructor’sclassroom or office, are a chance to meet face-to-facewith the faculty member on campus who knows themost about your life at Salisbury.

Afternoon ClassesMore classes. Five times a week we also have an ex-tended class period to allow greater for class discus-sion, testing or presentations. Being an all-boys’school also allows us to have greater focus on our ac-ademics because we have fewer social distractions.

Free Periods During free periods, boys visit the library to work onassignments and check e-mail or head to the art cen-ter to finish up work needing to be completed. In ad-dition, many students also arrange to meet withteachers for extra help during this time.

AthleticsWhether you are a varsity level athlete or simply enjoyparticipating in a recreational sport, this is a greatbreak from the academic day. Salisbury offers morethan 33 interscholastic teams on which boys may par-ticipate. In addition, there are seasonal recreationalactivities each trimester ranging from soccer and Fris-bee to snowboarding and paddle tennis. It is a greatway to get in some physical activity.

EveningsEach day, dinner is held from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Afterdinner, there may be time for a quick toss of Frisbeeora game of basketball down at the Tollhouse Courtsbefore heading back to the dorm to study.

Study Hall From 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday – Friday students havemandatory study hall. This provides scheduled timeto work independently on homework assignments ei-ther in dorm rooms or in supervised study hall. (Allthird formers work in supervised study hall for theirfirst trimester. It is held in classrooms where facultymembers keep an eye out for those who need helpdeveloping good study habits.)

Evening BreakBoys frequently head to Belin Lodge for a bite to eatand a game of pool or table tennis. Other times theysimply hang out in the common room in their dorm towatch a bit of television, play a video game or chatwith faculty members on duty for the night.

Check-In and Lights OutAt 10:15 p.m. each night, boys are expected to be “ondorm.” Third and fourth formers have lights out at10:30 p.m. Fifth and sixth formers are permitted anextra 60 minutes of study, college application work orrelaxation and need to be in bed by 11:30 p.m. Timefor lights out.

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College AdvisingOne of our fundamental responsibilities is to help

our students select colleges that best match their abil-ities, interests and overall personal records. Salisburyencourages boys to begin preliminary college planningin the third form year. In January of their fifth form, theSchool hosts a symposium for students and their par-ents with admissions officers from some of the nation’smost elite colleges and universities. By spring, eachfifth former will have had meetings with his college ad-visor and developed a list of schools to visit. Beginningin the fall of their sixth form/senior year, boys workclosely with the College Office to narrow their list ofchoices and organize applications.

As admission to the most selective colleges contin-ues to be increasingly competitive, Salisbury is proudof its record of matriculating over 60% of recent grad-uating classes to colleges classified as “most compet-itive” or “highly competitive” and sending 80% of theSixth Form to their first choice schools.

Salisbury strives to make the college advisingprocess a partnership between a boy, his parents andthe School. We offer guidance, resources and toolsto make this individually-tailored selection process aseasy as possible. Our ultimate goal is, of course, toensure that students select colleges where they willbe successful, challenged and happy.

COLLEGE AND THE WORLD BEYOND

Learn more about how Salisbury assists boys in the college selection process:www.salisburyschool.org/collegeadvising

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Boston CollegeBoston UniversityBrown UniversityClarkson UniversityColby CollegeCollege of CharlestonCollege of the Holy CrossConnecticut CollegeCornell UniversityDickinson CollegeElon UniversityFairfield UniversityFordham UniversityFranklin & Marshall CollegeGeorgetown UniversityGettysburg CollegeHamilton CollegeHarvard University

Hobart CollegeIthaca CollegeLehigh UniversityLoyola University (MD)Lynchburg CollegeMarist CollegeNortheastern UniversityNew York UniversityOhio State UniversityOhio Wesleyan UniversityProvidence CollegeRoanoke CollegeRollins CollegeSt. Lawrence UniversitySewanee: The University

of the SouthStetson University Southern Methodist University

Trinity CollegeUnion CollegeUnited States Military AcademyUnited States Naval AcademyUniversity of Colorado-BoulderUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of DenverUniversity of KansasUniversity of MassachusettsUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of RedlandsUniversity of Rhode IslandUniversity of VermontUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of WisconsinWilliams CollegeYale University

In the last four years, Salisbury graduates have matriculated ingreatest numbers at the following colleges and universities:

"PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE CAREER (ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND PERSONALLY) IS CENTRAL TO SALISBURY'SMISSION. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND FINDING THERIGHT SCHOOL FOR EACH STUDENT, OUR COLLEGE ADVISING PROGRAMWORKS CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS TO EXPOSE THEM TO A WIDE VARIETY OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. OUR APPROACH IS PROACTIVE, INCLUSIVEAND DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FIT."

BOBBY WYNNE, DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE ADVISING AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

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In a recent address, Headmaster Chisholm Chandlerwas quoted as saying, “We stand here on the shouldersof those who came before us.” Salisbury boys havegreat regard for the history and traditions of the Schooland hold the friendships they develop while on the Hill-top in high esteem.

The Salisbury Alumni Association represents a vi-brant body of more than 4,000 individuals connectedby the Salisbury experience. Over the course of a year,the Association hosts more than 30 events bringing to-gether Sarum brothers from across the globe. Thesegatherings include casual receptions in the homes ofalumni, professional networking breakfasts, class re-unions, off-campus sporting events and an educational

speaker series. Each event allows alumni to reconnectwith one other, provides meaningful networking op-portunities and strengthens our graduates’ bond toSalisbury School.

In addition, we offer many opportunities for alumnito become involved with the School after graduation.Volunteer roles include class agents, reunion commit-tee members, reception hosts and membership on theBoard of the Alumni Association and the Board ofTrustees. Year in and year out, loyal alumni give theirgifts of time and resources to enable other Salisburyboys the opportunity to follow in their footsteps. Theseare wonderful Salisbury traditions!

Brothers for life.

“MY SARUM FRIENDS ARE AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE REASON I LOOK BACK SO DEARLY AT MYTIME ON THE HILLTOP. I FEEL VERY LUCKY TO HAVE MET SO MANY UNIQUE PERSONALITIES ANDCHARACTERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. SOME OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS ARE SALISBURY ALUMNIAND I VALUE THEIR FRIENDSHIP TREMENDOUSLY. OUR NETWORK IS VERY STRONG, AND TO THIS DAYI STILL FIND MYSELF BUMPING INTO ALUMNI WHO ARE DOING SOME REMARKABLE THINGS AND HAVEACCOMPLISHED SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS.”

NICK RISOM ’81, B.A. LAKE FOREST COLLEGE, M.B.A. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, T & H GROUP, INC.

GENTLEMENSALISBURY BOYS ARE...

1 Main Building (Admissions, Administration, Dining Room and Dormitory)

2 Langdon Chapel (Field Music Center)

3 Centennial Humanities Building(Phinny Library, Tremaine Gallery)

4 Ruger Arts Center

5 Wachtmeister Mathematics and Science Building

6 Payson Dorm

7 Headmaster’s House

8 The J.C. Myers Gymnasium and The Harvey Childs Gymnasium

9 The Miles P.H. Seifert ’53 Theater

10 Flood Athletic Center

11 Class of 2002 Dome

12 Centennial Tennis Courts

13 Belin Lodge

14 Langdon House

15 Carr House

16 Ward House

17 Priestman Cottage

18 The Health Center

19 North Dorm

20 South Dorm

21 Quaile House

22 Rennell House

23 The Nancy Doering Field House

24 Class of 2006 House

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The Admissions Office achieves this purpose bymeeting your needs. We will be professional, wel-coming, responsive, timely, thoughtful, current andsupportive with you during the admissions processand, ultimately, a boy’s enrollment.

We care about enrolling boys who will truly benefitfrom and grow in our well-balanced college prepara-tory curriculum. Moreover, we look for boys who havea foundation or potential for success academically,athletically, artistically, socially and as leaders.

Admissions at Salisbury School has never beenmore vibrant, diverse or successful. Even with thedeepest and most talented applicant pool in theSchool’s history, Salisbury remains committed andtrue to our mission. Enrollment is enhanced by ourfirm commitment to character, citizenship, diversity,academic potential and school-wide participation.Each fall we warmly welcome 120 new boys to join theHilltop! It is their strength and vitality that reaffirmand validate our work.

Interview and Application ProcessProspective students are encouraged to visit the

Hilltop for a tour and an interview. The interview isfor the benefit of the prospective family as much asit is for the Admissions Office. Either phone or off-campus interviews are acceptable, too. We host can-didates Monday through Saturday during the schoolyear. The campus visit typically lasts about twohours. If you would like to meet a specific teacher orcoach, please let the Admissions Office know whenyou schedule an appointment. Appointments can bescheduled by phone (860-435-5732) or by e-mail([email protected]).

Your Application and Important DatesThe Salisbury School Admissions Office encourages

all candidates to apply on-line. After a prospectivecandidate fills out an inquiry, he will later be able touse this record to apply for admission. The inquiryand the application are directly entered into the Sal-isbury School Admissions database. Please note, inorder to submit your application on-line you will berequired to pay the application fee with a credit card.If you prefer to print a paper copy of the applicationand mail it to us with your payment, a downloadablecopy of our application is available on the School’sWeb site. Your personal information is strictly confi-dential.

The deadline for the admissions application andsupporting documents (writing sample, transcript,test scores, English recommendation, Mathematicsrecommendation and a character recommendation)is February 1. Prospective students will still interviewduring the month of February. Candidates are in-formed of admissions and financial aid decisions onMarch 10. Files completed after March 10 are consid-ered on a rolling admissions basis. Students admittedon March 10 are required to reply by April 10.

Affording Salisbury

The goal of the Salisbury School Admissions Office is to educate prospective families, feeder

schools and educational consultants about the remarkable attributes and strengths of Sal-

isbury. In promoting the unique benefits and special experiences of a boys’ school education the

ideal is to find the right match for the boy and the School.

VISITING AND APPLYING

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The Financial Aid Committee calculates need-basedaid awards after careful consideration of financialdocumentation provided by a boy’s family. Awardsare based on need as established by the principles ofthe School and Student Service for Financial Aid(SSS). When allocating financial aid, the committeeaccounts for certain costs above tuition and fees,both required and optional. If you are applying for fi-nancial aid, a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) fromthe School and Student Service for Financial Aid(SSS) should be submitted by February 1. In addition,copies of your most recently completed IRS Form1040, all schedules and W-2's, must be sent to the Financial Aid Office.

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From Boston Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 2 (Lee-Stockbridge). Take Route 102 to Stock-bridge, where it becomes Route 7. Follow Route 7 south to Canaan, CT, then take Route 44 west 5 milesto the campus. (Approximate driving time: 3 hours)

From Bradley International Airport – North of Hartford Depart airport and take the first exit forRoute 20 west through Granby. At the light and main intersection in Granby, go straight across and con-tinue on Route 20. Take a left onto Route 219 and follow until you bear right onto Route 318 going overthe reservoir. Continue on 318 until you reach the Route 44 intersection. Take a right onto Route 44 westfor approximately 22 miles through Winsted, Norfolk and Canaan. The campus entrance is on the leftapproximately 5 miles past the center of Canaan. (Approximate driving time: 1 hour and 15 minutes)

From New York City Take the Saw Mill River Parkway to Interstate 684 North. Stay on I-684 until it be-comes Route 22 North and takes you to Millerton. At the first stop light, turn east on Route 44. Proceed8 miles to campus. (Approximate driving time: 2-1/2 hours)

For further information, please visit our Web site at www.salisburyschool.org/admissions

SALISBURY IS VIRTUALLY EVERYWHERE!

Find us on Facebook: Visit the official Salisbury School Facebook fan page for updateson Salisbury news, photo galleries, and videos. Search for “Salisbury School” and look forthe image of our crest.

Tweet Tweet: Join the Sarum Knight Twitter feed. Sign up and search for“SarumKnight” (one word) to see what Salisbury School is tweeting about.

You Tube: Check out Salisbury School’s You Tube Channel “SalisburyKnights” (oneword). See videos including campus events, student work and chapel services.

For links to these sites, visit: www.salisburyschool.org/getconnected

DESIGN BY JULIE HAMMILL, HAMMILL DESIGN • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JONATHAN DOSTER, AL FERREIRA, JENNIFER FIERECK, JOSEPH MEEHAN, BILL MERCER, CHIP RIEGEL, STEVEN TURNER AND BRIAN WILCOX

Salisbury School admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnicity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the School. Salisbury School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnicity in the

administration of its educational, admission, scholarship and loan, or athletic policies and other school administered programs.

THE MISSION OF SALISBURY SCHOOLis to educate young men by inspiring in each student an enthusiasm

for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, spiritual,

physical and moral development. The School’s spirit of community

fosters long-lasting ties of friendship, healthy competition and

enjoyment of life. Salisbury strives to graduate young men ready

and eager to meet the challenges of college and adulthood with an

appreciation of their responsibilities in the world community.

SALISBURY SCHOOL SALISBURY, CONNECTICUT 06068

Phone: 860-435-5700 Fax: 860-435-5750 [email protected] www.salisburyschool.org

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