"Getting to Know"
A Boarding School that Offers Students a Fresh Start
George Swope, Fenster School, Head, talks with Peter about Fenster’s work and the kinds of students the school serves. A coed boarding and day school for 9-12 and PG students, Fenster focuses on college bound students who find success in a small, personalized, school environment. Fenster builds a foundation for each student on their social [...]
Read More5 Reasons for Attending Boarding School
Boarding schools offer educational and personal growth opportunities that most public schools simply can’t match. From academic and athletic scholarships to developing friendships that last a lifetime, boarding schools provide an avenue for enrichment. Below are 5 reasons why parents should consider boarding school for their child. 5. Exceptional Resources Boarding schools typically have resources [...]
Read MoreFive Common Boarding School Myths
There are many boarding school myths, but Baylor addresses the top 5 myths you may have heard when it comes to boarding school.
Read MoreGetting to Know West Nottingham Academy
Jesse Roberts, West Nottingham Academy, Director of Admission, talks about the opportunities and experiences that set WNA apart. A small coed boarding school with 120 students, WNA makes relationships paramount- student-student and faculty-student. WNA, offers the requisite strong academics with the school’s emphasis on relationships and interaction overlaying everything the school does. “What sets us apart [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Oldfields School
Parnell Hagerman, Associate Head, Oldfields School explores the practices & perspectives that help Oldfields reach every student in “very significant ways.” Faculty dedication provides the foundation for the success and achievement for every Oldfields girl. They live their commitment to students through extra time and effort they make each day all the way through to [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know San Domenico School
Stacie Grant, admission officer, introduces San Domenico School. She describes San Domenico students as involved, well rounded, and passionate. Whether it’s trying new things, pursuing social justice, or contributing to the community, San Domenico lives the school’s mission. Some interesting details- San Domenico is is the only boarding high school (all-girls) in Marin County and [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Vermont Academy
Sean Brennan, Vermont Academy‘s Head of School talks about the strengths and underlying values of VA that he has come to understand during his first year as head. Relationships knit VA into a tight community. VA students benefit from healthy relationships with involved adults. Everyone helps; kids help; adults help. Paraphrasing Brennan- Everyone working hard, [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know White Mountain School
Josh Lawton, White Mountain School, Director of Admission talks about the special opportunities and experiences available to WMS students. WMS is the only school offering outdoor certification in Wilderness First Responding and Rock and Ice Climbing under the aegis of the American Mountain Guides Association. Fundamentally, WMS believes that its consciously small, tightly knit community [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Bridgton Academy
Chris Webb, Bridgton Academy (Bridgton, ME), Director of Admission, elucidates how the academic, social, and athletic of their post graduate population shape Bridgton’s programs. The school’s the only prep school for postgraduate young men. All of Bridgton’s students hold high school diplomas and they (and their families) have come to the decision that an extra [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Fryeburg Academy
Headmaster Daniel Lee talks with us about Fryeburg Academy‘s special opportunities as both an ‘Academy’ and as a boarding school drawing students from around the world. -Founded in 1792 as part the the “Academy” movement, the school predates public education. -Distinctly diverse school. Fryeburg is, simultaneously, the local public school and a boarding school. -Americas [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Fay School
Jamie Ramsdell, Director of Admission connects Fay School (America’s oldest junior boarding school) traditions to the 21st century in this latest installment of our Getting to Know series. Highlights from the conversation include: -Balance of tradition and the new -Broad options throughout the curriculum -Connected faculty
Read MoreGetting to Know Eagle Hill School
Dana Harbert, Admission Director, sat down with me for a Getting to Know interview to introduce the approaches that make Eagle Hill School unique in its role as a college preparatory boarding school for students with learning differences and ADD. Highlights from our conversation include: -Flexible academics and approaches to learning differences. -Strong Arts program [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Dublin School
Community. Force me to chose a single word to describe Dublin School, I’d say ‘Community’ ranks #1 on my list. Students & faculty talked about it with great passion during my campus visit last year and Sheila Bogan, Dublin’s Director of Admission, reinforced why the school’s small boarding community makes Dublin a special place in [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Dana Hall School
Wendy Secor, Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Dana Hall School (an all-girls, boarding/day school, Wellesley, MA) joined me for a Getting to Know conversation that touched on a number of points ranging from: 1. Dana Hall’s competitive academic program. 2. the leadership possibilities available at a single gender school. 3. Dana Hall’s new STEM [...]
Read MoreGetting to Know Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Next up in Getting to Know, my conversation with Tracy Wilson from Colorado Rocky Mountain School (Carbondale, CO). We kicked off the segment by learning about the incredible outdoor opportunities available to their students. Did you know that CRMS students can compete in a mountain biking league? From there, the majority of our conversation focused on [...]
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