independent school guide weston magazine group spring-2010

INDEPENDENTSCHOOLGUIDE

ILLUSTRATION BY DAVE CUTLER

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Ridgefield AcademyRidgefield, CTThe early years of education from preschool through grade 8 are a crit-ical time to help children develop into confident learners. Recognizingthis, Ridgefield Academy, an independent day school located inRidgefield, CT, has thoughtfully created a school environment and adedicated curriculum to help children develop confidence and reachtheir personal potential.

Every student at Ridgefield Academy is “known and needed;”known to all others in the school community and needed for the over-all success of the school. From a very early age, students are givenimportant jobs in the classroom and responsibilities in the school thatbuild a unique spirit of teamwork and pride in being part of a greaterwhole. Older students mentor younger students and every grade has aresponsibility to support and encourage the younger grades.

Ridgefield Academy’s innovative teaching staff and the small class-room environment help to nurture students with individual attentionand encouragement. Through an emphasis on the whole child andhigh standards of achievement, Ridgefield Academy strives to helpchildren become thoughtful, independent, and confident learners.Classroom environments at RA are a safe place for children to expressideas and take risks without running the risk of criticism from peers.“The Ridgefield Academy community has given our sons the strengthand confidence to “unleash” their intellectual curiosity and revel intheir individualness,” comments parent Michelle Hanlon of NewCanaan. “We credit RA with helping prepare them for the continuingacademic rigor and challenges they will receive at Hopkins School fortheir high school years.”

RA’s curriculum combines the traditional, core subject areas of lan-guage arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with a rich programof music, art, and drama designed to inspire students and spark their cre-ativity. ”The strengths of RA’s program can be found on many differentlevels,” comments parent and Weston resident Barbara Chopin. “I thinkit is the school’s overall approach to curriculum development.Interweaving meaningful literature with verbal and artistic expression;expanding a history unit to include culture, art and science along withthe core topic; relating Latin roots to English and foreign language vocab-ulary are all examples of how RA educates rather than teaches. “From thefirst moment, we realized RA’s teaching staff are there because they loveto educate. Students are motivated to achieve and strive to succeed. Theschool’s culture supports and promotes students’ efforts towards person-al achievement. We are so happy with RA and how it is stretching ourdaughter that we have enrolled her younger sister for next year.”

An important part of becoming a confident learner is learning thetools to effectively communicate your ideas to others. Three years agothe school adopted a public speaking program and incorporated it intoits curriculum. The program was developed by a consultant who workedwith CEOs of Fortune 500 companies who recognized that if childrenwere taught the tools for effective communication and given ampleopportunity to practice, they could effectively learn written and verbalcommunication at a young age. Through carefully planned activities,teachers at Ridgefield Academy have seen first-hand how students havedeveloped into confident public speakers after engaging in the program.

The RA school community is a caring community built on a foun-dation of shared values. In all areas of school life, students model andreinforce the principles of respect, responsibility, fairness, and serviceto others. From the earliest years, students are given roles of responsi-bility and reminded of the importance of helping others. Evidence ofRA’s commitment to community service can be found around everycorner of the school, in our communities, and around the globe.Students are encouraged and honored for their commitment to phi-lanthropy in their every day lives.

Many families have discovered what a difference the RidgefieldAcademy experience can make in their child’s confidence and desire to“do more and be more.” “Success at Ridgefield Academy for us hasbeen defined by our daughter’s new found motivation to achieve,”comments a parent. “Her response to this has been every parent’s hope;a new found desire to do the job properly. The students are motivatedto achieve and strive to succeed. They want to achieve because the cul-ture supports and promotes their efforts towards achievement.”

For more information about Ridgefield Academy, visit www.ridgefield-academy.org or call Libby Mattson at (203) 894-1800 x112. 223 WestMountain Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877.

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Boarding and Day Schools

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WestoverMiddlebury, CTWestover, a selective boarding school of 200 girls, grades 9 - 12, inMiddlebury, CT, has students from 16 countries and 19 states. Becausethe Westover community values the ideas and talents of every student,its students have endless opportunities to distinguish and challengethemselves. In addition to its rich and varied curriculum, Westoveroffers three specialized programs for those students with more concen-trated interests. These programs provide co-curricular experiences forWestover students with the Brass City Ballet, the Manhattan School ofMusic, and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE).

• Brass City Ballet. As participants in this program, a joint venturebetween Westover and the Brass City Ballet, select students have theopportunity to study dance at one of the region’s leading danceschools. Students audition in the fall of their entry year and take sixdance classes a week in ballet, modern, and jazz.

• Manhattan School of Music. This joint program between theManhattan School of Music Pre-College Division and Westover offerstalented musicians and vocalists the opportu-nity to study music and play in an orchestra orensemble at one of the country’s leading musicschools. Students must complete a separateapplication and audition to be accepted intothe program.

• WISE (Women in Science andEngineering). This advanced extracurricularprogram in conjunction with RensselaerPolytechnic Institute (RPI) offers a variety ofelectives aimed at preparing students forcareers in science or engineering. WISE gradu-ates also receive special consideration for RPI’sengineering program.

A number of Westover graduates who haveparticipated in these programs have later pur-sued studies in dance, music, science and engi-neering in college and have gone on to estab-lish careers in these fields.

In addition, Westover offers three signatureprograms that further reflect the School’s com-mitment to giving students opportunities togain experience and knowledge in special areasof interest: the Sonja Osborn Museum StudiesInternship, the Online School for Girls, and Westover’s SummerPrograms for girls entering grades 7, 8 and 9.

• The Sonja Osborn Museum Studies Internship. The MuseumStudies Internship, designed for students with interests and aptitudein the study of art history, consists of a ten-week program. The firsteight weeks are spent at Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT, thehome designed and lived in by Theodate Pope Riddle, Westover’s

architect. The final two weeks are spent working on a project thatinvestigates the historical ties between the museum and Westover.

• The Online School for Girls (OSG). Westover was one of fourall-girls schools in 2009 to establish a consortium to offer online edu-cation for girls. Girls taking part in the program are offered coursestaught by faculty members from the consortium over the Internet.Courses will range from multivariable calculus and differential equa-tions to women in art and literature. All classes focus on collaborativeprojects for participating students.

• Westover’s Summer Programs. The School’s residential one- ortwo-week summer programs in the arts and academics are an exten-sion of the Westover experience, allowing girls to benefit from cours-es taught by Westover instructors while enjoying a range of summeractivities. Recent course offerings have included ceramics, creativewriting, dance, drama, Model United Nations, and photography.

These six programs reflect the diverse offerings that Westover pro-vides for all of its students. As Head of School Ann Pollina has noted,“Westover’s small, all-girls’ environment forces students out of boxes

and into a bigger picture of themselves. Our girls are artists and ath-letes, musicians and mathematicians, poets and physicists – sometimesall at the same time.”

For more information, or to arrange for a visit, contact Westover’s Officeof Admission at 203-577-4521 or e-mail [email protected] more information about Westover, visit www.westoverschool.org. 1237Whittemore Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762.


Canterbury SchoolNew Milford, CTFounded in 1915 and still guided by lay Roman Catholics,Canterbury School is a college preparatory, coeducational boardingand day school for 355 students in grades 9-12. Located on a hilltopcampus of 150 acres near the picturesque village green in NewMilford, Connecticut, Canterbury enrolls students from more than 20states and 15 countries. The School prides itself on creating a com-munity based on Catholic values, wherestudents and faculty forge lasting bondsand every student experiences a broadand challenging program in a smallschool setting. The School’s educationalenvironment fosters academic rigor, ath-letic development, artistic enrichmentand spiritual growth.

With its rigorous and humaneapproach to students, both in and out ofthe classroom, Canterbury’s programinculcates vital intellectual and ethicalhabits of mind. The school sees all stu-dents as individuals, supports them asnecessary, stretches them as appropriate,and inspires them to become moral lead-ers in a secular world.

Canterbury offers a rigorous curricu-lum that prepares graduates for admis-sion to the most competitive collegesand universities. The academic programis implemented and directed by a dedi-cated group of more than 70 faculty andadministrators. Canterbury teacherswork closely with students to provideguidance and support – not only in the classroom, but as coaches,advisers, and dorm parents. The academic program prepares studentsfor active intellectual work in a changing world. The curriculum pur-sues broad and deep exposure across disciplines, and is designed to cre-ate a fertile academic environment, inculcate a love of learning, andprepare students to become contributing citizens and moral leaders.

Canterbury offers a college preparatory program of more than 115courses, including 21 AP courses and 13 Honors sections. TheirAdvanced Placement courses and honors sections allow students topursue specialized areas of study and college-level work. New aca-demic technologies, including SMART boards in every classroom, areintegrated with learning across the curriculum. With an enrollment of355 students, the average class size is 11, allowing for teachers tobecome aware of each student’s strengths and gifts.

Canterbury’s athletic tradition is strong and proud, as each studentcarries on that tradition by participating actively in sports three sea-sons a year at his or her level. The athletic requirement underscoresthe school’s goal to prepare well-balanced and healthy individuals.

Canterbury offers 19 sports to accommodate every level of athleticability and afford everyone the chance to compete. Students can par-ticipate in team sports such as soccer, football, field hockey, basketball,ice hockey, volleyball, crew, track, baseball, softball, and lacrosse orindividual sports such as cross country, tennis, squash, wrestling,swimming, golf, and track and field. Many of Canterbury’s student-athletes have or are participating at the collegiate level, and a few havegone on to become professional athletes. Athletic facilities include an

indoor ice rink, field house, five international squash courts, nineplaying fields, and an aquatic center and tennis courts added in 2008.

For a small school, Canterbury offers an exceptionally strong pro-gram in the fine arts. Encouraging self-expression and artistic devel-opment, the Fine Arts Department at Canterbury provides a thor-ough range of courses for all skill levels. At Canterbury School, stu-dents are required to enroll in two half-year art courses in Music,Fine Arts, and Theatre. No matter what skill level, beginner oradvanced, students are welcome to explore their artistic ability inCanterbury’s Fine Arts program. State of the art facilities providespace for music practice, recordings, art exhibits, and performances.Students will be working with teachers who are professional artistsand performers themselves.

A visit to Canterbury is the best way to experience their friendly com-munity and academic environment in action. To arrange for a visit, pleasecontact the Office of Admission at: 860-210-3832 or email: [email protected]. For more information, visit www.cbury.org. 101Aspetuck Avenue, New Milford, CT 06776.




Villa Maria SchoolStamford, CTThe Villa Maria School is a non-denominational co-educational dayschool for children with learning disabilities. In small classes with a4:1 student-teacher ratio, Villa Maria supports and encourages chil-dren to learn, develop individual interests, and exceed the expectationsof their parents, teachers and themselves.

Villa Maria was first opened by the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters in1965 as an after school and summer program for students in theStamford area. In 1973, it was established as a full-time day school.Villa Maria, known as the “Jewel on the Hill” in residential NorthStamford, has been accredited as a school for students with learningdisabilities by the Connecticut State Department of Education since1980. Additionally, Villa Maria has recently been accredited by theConnecticut Association of Independent Schools. Their studentscome from all across Fairfield County and Westchester County inNew York, some from as far away as New York City.

Their mission is to develop the full potential of students who arelearning disabled with a focus on academic achievement and self-advocacy. They do this by providing an education that will helpchildren who learn differently acquire knowledge, develop skills,and increase the self-acceptance and self-esteem necessary tobecome responsible adults, and by advocating for and promotingunderstanding of learning disabilities. Their ultimate goal is tofacilitate a student’s return to an independent or public school

armed with the tools and skills necessary to continue his or her edu-cation in a mainstream setting. Most of their alumni have gone onto achieve college degrees, with many earning higher level degreesand a few receiving doctorates.

Villa Maria stands apart from its peers in very distinct ways. Firstand foremost, they maintain a 4:1 teacher-student ration in their class-rooms. All of their classroom teachers are certified in SpecialEducation. Secondly, a heavy emphasis is placed on positive socialinteraction and development. Third, each student’s curriculum isdeveloped based on his/her individual needs. Lastly, Villa Maria hostsmany enrichment programs throughout the year, such as a recentauthor’s visit by Leslie Bulion and a performance by the improvisa-tional theatre group, the Barry Halpin Players. In addition, VillaMaria also holds seminars throughout the year for parents of specialneeds children to provide information and updates on the latest devel-opments in special education.

This year, in order to further foster the love of reading and academicskill development, Villa Maria is offering a 5-week summer programduring the mornings between July 6 and August 6. The full programwill consist of a combination of three hour-long classes to includereading, language and writing, and a math class. Classes will be taughtprimarily by their own special education teachers.

161 Sky Meadow Drive, Stamford, CT 06903. For more informationor to schedule a visit, please call 203/322-5886 x104 or email [email protected].


Wooster SchoolDanbury, CTYoung students have a boundless capacityto develop higher-level thinking andabstract reasoning. Wooster School’s aca-demic program supports this belief.

Their Lower School days are filled withbooks and stories, mathematical problemsolving, and writing. Lively discussionsencourage children to understand therelationships between themselves andother students, the community, society,and the planet. They learn to be carefulobservers and to explore the world aroundthem. When beavers build a dam on cam-pus, or the brook floods, when a fright-ened bird abandons its nest, LowerSchool students can usually be foundusing their observations as a springboardto scientific exploration.

Likewise, each grade fuses the study ofart and music with specially-themed, mul-

tidisciplinary units that encouragecross-pollination in the arts. Whenfourth graders study Greek culture,they write their own myths, createceramic pitchers, and decorate themwith classical Greek designs.

Foreign language is taught fromPre-K up. Physical education, com-puter technology, and library classesadd breadth and depth to the corecurriculum. Opportunities for com-munity service abound. A positivesocial and civic climate fortifies andbalances classroom learning.

Every Wooster classroom hassomething to offer to the curiousmind, the creative spirit, and thewilling hand.

91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT06810. For further information, pleasec a l l 2 0 3 / 8 3 0 - 3 9 1 6 o r v i s i tWoosterSchool.org.




EF International AcademyA global foundation for lifelong learning Tarrytown, NYAt EF International Academy New York, a Danish student mightstudy biology with dorm mates from South Korea and TheNetherlands. A student from America is likely to eat lunch withfriends from Sweden and Malaysia. Young people from Kazakhstan,Germany, China and elsewhere engage in animated classroom discus-sions – led by experienced teachers who come from all corners of theglobe: Norway, Russia, Vietnam, Spain and other places.

“This genuine international diversity sets our school apart,” saysClaudia Trew, principal of EF International Academy New York, whoholds a doctorate in English literature. “We are – at our very core – aninternational high school. With students from around the world,internationalism is found in the everyday sights and sounds on cam-pus. It’s in the air we breathe.”

This authenticity is key to EF International Academy’s mission. Theschool teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma curriculum,with an emphasis on subjectslike languages, world history,sciences and theory of knowl-edge, a philosophy course.

Just as important, studentsare surrounded by friends fromaround the world. They livetogether in dormitories andplay intramural soccer on theweekends. They share life’s tri-umphs and challenges witheach other and receive care andsupport from faculty advisorsand dorm parents.

This experience “teaches stu-dents to be citizens of theworld,” explains Gary Julian,headmaster of the school. “It’sa mindset that becomes secondnature to them. Our studentsdon’t think twice about havinga conversation in more thanone language. They don’t missa beat when confronted withcustoms and traditions fromother cultures.” Julian says thatwhen students leave EFInternational Academy to attend university, and ultimately choose acareer, “they’re poised to succeed on the world stage.”

He adds, “Globalization continues to shape our world, and youngergenerations need to be savvy in that regard. Our students are.”

Academically, the International Baccalaureate Diploma programis “the key element of our school,” states Trew, who has 20 years’

experience with IB schools. Taught in 138 countries around the world, the International

Baccalaureate is geared toward academically dedicated students. It’sdesigned to prepare them for top universities. Students must completenumerous internally and externally marked assignments and pass rig-orous standardized examinations. As a result, the IB Diploma is rec-ognized around the world as a prestigious college preparatory pro-gram. Some American universities even grant credits to students whohave passed certain IB courses.

Trew notes that EF International Academy New York is an IBWorld School, which means it’s authorized by the Geneva-basedInternational Baccalaureate Organization to grant the IB Diploma.

The school is located in Tarrytown, New York, on the banks of theHudson River. Formerly the campus of Marymount College, it ishome to world-class facilities, including science labs, theaters, alibrary, interactive classrooms, a fitness center, an indoor competi-tion swimming pool, tennis courts, sports fields and full boardingaccommodations.

“It’s a beautiful campus,” says Julian. “It’s safe and private, and itserves as the ideal home away from home for our international stu-dent body.”

EF International Academy, 100 Marymount Avenue, Butler Hall,Tarrytown, NY 10591. Admissions Director: Therese Agerberth.(914)597-7241; [email protected].


Emma Willard School Troy, NYWhat if a school set out to change the world one girl at a time? Whatif it empowered girls to surpass even the best they imagined for them-selves? Can a school give girls the safety and freedom to challenge andbe challenged, inspire and be inspired, explore and build friendshipsfor a lifetime?

That is the essence of Emma Willard School. It has been this way since 1814, when educational pioneer Emma

Hart Willard broke the mold by founding the first school to givegirls the same opportunities as boys. Each year, some 300 girls fromacross America — and nearly 20 countries around the world —form a supportive community as they learn and grow on MountIda’s breathtaking 137-acre campus. That community includes life-long bonds with the nearly 50 faculty who serve as friends and men-tors, role models and career guides. The resulting web of relation-ships provides both the nurture and challenge each girl needs torisk, explore, and discover.

Everything at Emma Willard School provides this support.Known for its academic rigor, the school promotes curiosity and dis-cipline through a challenging curriculum, with many advancedplacement courses and electives. The dozens of student organizationsinclude highly popular groups in community service and the arts.Athletics range from cross country and lacrosse to a national cham-pion crew team.

And where do Emma girls go after Emma Willard? They go to uni-versities like Brown, Columbia, Vassar, Mount Holyoke, Amherst, andTufts. Their alumnae have become business leaders and legislators,respected artists and successful entrepreneurs, judges and educators.They tell us that Emma Willard changed the course of their future.

The school’s deepest hope is that they will, in turn, change thecourse of the world.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact theAdmissions Office at 518/833-1320 or via email at [email protected]. Emma Willard School, 285 Pawling Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.www.emmawillard.org.




North Country School & Camp TreetopsLake Placid, NYMiddle school children in grades 4-9, and summertimecampers as young as 8 years old, head to the barn beforebreakfast to tend the farm animals and do barn chores. Asit’s been for decades, this is part of the daily routine at thisunique boarding school and overnight camp outside ofLake Placid, NY. Horses, chickens, pigs, sheep and aguard llama all need food, water and care. Children helpthe adult staff to tend large gardens of herbs, greens andvegetables that are served at mealtimes. They have 450taps on their maple trees that the NCS students helpgather the sap from. Last fall they harvested just under6,000 lbs. of potatoes!

“These ‘new’ trends have become all the rage, but we’vebeen doing progressive educational farming since 1921,”notes Mike Tholen, farm manager at North CountrySchool (NCS) and Camp Treetops (CTT). His wife andfarm educator, Kat, explains, “Children realize that theeggs they gather from the chickens one evening are thesame ones served in the dining room the next morning—that carrots fresh from the garden eaten on the way tobarn chores are delicious and taste even better when youhelp grow them.”

When Mike, Kat, and their two young daughtersreturned from vacation this February, they were met withan exciting surprise: a lamb born six weeks early. The lambis part of the Tholens’ larger intent to increase the flock tosupport a Sheep-to-Shawl program; a production that willtake the mystery out of why animals are raised on this200-acre Adirondack campus—whether for eggs, meat, orin this case, wool.

During the school year, many afternoon and weekendactivities are centered around processing the wool. Students wash andcard wool, dye it brilliant colors, spin it and create hand-made woolencrafts—from small felted animals to large round rugs. In these samestudios, more than a dozen NCS teachers are participating in a seriesof evening wool workshops. This summer, campers will fashion theirown wool projects and tend to garden plants that will yield a varietyof dyes for the wool.

“It’s exciting when the entire community takes an interest in learn-ing something new,” Kat says. “And when we create beautiful hand-made goods using materials from our farm, that’s when sustainabilitybecomes meaningful.” This is the overall goal. As Mike explains it,“We want to make the best possible use of the abundant resources onthis campus, and to model that behavior for the next generation.”

School and Camp support a culture of extensive recycling, re-useand re-purposing. Children routinely pick zucchini from the gar-dens—or apples from trees—for baking in breads and pies. They sep-arate table scraps from every meal; vegetables go into buckets for the

pigs, the rest to compost for the gardens. Campus construction andwoodshop projects use lumber harvested from the property as well asdowned trees from storm damage.

Inside, classroom teachers connect students’ learning to their sur-roundings. They study Adirondack history and geology, the physics ofthe snow pack, or conduct cost-benefit analyses of raising their ownpork. Outside, School and Camp alike take full advantage of miles oftrails on campus, a fresh water lake, rock climbing at the campus crag,skiing on their ski hill, and exploring the adjacent wilderness terrainthat offers “play local” year-round opportunities. The savings in time,fuel and other transportation expenses are a bonus, but reducing theircarbon footprint is the goal.

These practical experiences help develop in children environmentalawareness, sustainability values, respect for the natural world, respon-sible land use, and lifelong habits of healthy eating and green living.As they’ve done here for decades. North Country School, Lake Placid,NY, 12946. 518/523-9329; www.nct.org.


Wilbraham & Monson AcademyWilbraham, MA Nestled in the foothills of the Lower Pioneer Valley of westernMassachusetts, 205-year-old Wilbraham & Monson Academy isredefining high school education. They are a Grade 9-postgraduate dayand boarding school with a full cadre of college preparatory classes thatprepare students for the challenges of competitive colleges and univer-sities. They have championship sports programs, an active residentiallife, and compelling opportunities for student artists, musicians, andactors. But their distinctive educational approach means that they haveeven more to offer – they engage their students with an understandingof the global economy and its incredible potential and unimaginablechallenges. They prepare their students to be global leaders.

As The Global School®, Wilbraham & Monson Academy has anhistorical foothold in bringing students together from around theworld. The first U.S. school to admit Chinese students in 1848, it ispart of their institutional culture to be connected to the rest of the

world. The Academy now has students from 24 different countries andsix continents. Their international alumni base includes governmentleaders, financial executives and entrepreneurs, and their children.This diverse student body offers their students a high school experi-

ence of multicultural understanding that yields lifelong friends andbusiness contacts all over the globe.

This global integration and networking is more valuable now thanever. Educationally, it provides a living context for understanding therapidly evolving global economy, a mastery that they believe is criticalto success in later life. That understanding is realized through theirstudents’ experience of economics, finance, and entrepreneurship intheir Center for Entrepreneurial & Global Studies (CEGS). TheCEGS program is a captivating economic laboratory where studentssurpass the traditional prep school education and engage in entrepre-neurial thinking, rigorous analysis, and experiential learning throughinnovative coursework, independent projects, and travel.

One point of entry to the CEGS program is the Shenkman TradingCenter, a virtual trading floor environment that offers state-of-the-arttechnology for students to experience global financial markets. Themarkets curriculum engages students with financial speakers and men-tors, courses in the trading floor on economics and finance, and tripsto international financial capitals. Through their extensive alumni and

current family network around the globe, they design travel pro-grams where students can learn firsthand about internationalmarkets and business while experiencing other cultures. Theirstudents have visited the financial capitals of the U.S., Thailand,Korea, Taiwan, and Belgium. This year’s CEGS trip to China willbe a powerful learning tool as students learn about business andfinance in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.

Entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning are keyto the CEGS learning approach. They teach students toachieve innovative solutions by integrating their creativity,vision, analytical reasoning, and intellectual skills. Their cut-ting-edge Global Ecolearn Project® is a living case study, runin part by students, that develops our natural resources whiletraining students in the global, sustainable use of managementpolicy. The project blends business opportunities from har-vesting a portion of the Academy’s heavily wooded real estatewith real lessons in both entrepreneurship and management ofenvironmental assets. Students may also travel to the Amazonon a trip that is a living example of a visionary economic strat-egy. On the Amazon trip, students have a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity to visit remote tribal villages and sustainable-based research facilities and ranching operations where inno-vative economic approaches are utilized to preserve environ-mental resources in Brazil.

At Wilbraham & Monson Academy, students partake inunique and innovative economic learning experiences that capti-vate the imagination and create a greater depth of understandingof our rapidly changing world. As we enter a millennium withconnections never before imagined, Wilbraham & Monson

Academy students, equipped with the tools they are taught and theimagination that is fostered in them, will be able to meet the chal-lenges ahead and reach their true potential. 423 Main Street,Wilbraham, MA 01095. 413/596-6811; www.WMA.us.




High Mowing SchoolWilton, NHHigh Mowing School is a breath of fresh air. A Waldorf high schoolfor boarding and day students, High Mowing is surrounded by 125acres of woodlands on a hilltop in southern New Hampshire. Formore than 65 years, it has offered teenagers the unique combinationof Waldorf education and community living. HighMowing is a small, friendly community of studentsand faculty learning together in an inspiring and com-fortable setting. Recognizing that life outside the class-room is of vital developmental importance, the facultyand staff work together to insure that it is guided bythe same understanding of human development thatshapes work in the classroom. The dorm staff workswith students to develop their skills for living inde-pendently and responsibly.

At High Mowing, students embark on a journey oftransformation, accompanied by a gifted and commit-ted faculty. Potentials are recognized, passions arestirred and capacities — intellectual, artistic, and phys-ical — are developed.

High Mowing School is a place where you are freeto discover yourself and pursue your passions

At High Mowing School you are accepted and welcomed as you are.Then you are encouraged to become the person you want to be. Yourteachers are keen to recognize your potentials and are eager to help yourealize them.

Every subject — whether in sciences, humanities, or the arts — istaught in imaginative and lively ways that help you understand thematerial and bring it alive. When your interest is stirred, your teach-ers will aid in your pursuit of the subject in greater depth.

Each student is encouraged to explore widely and to develop newcapacities and skills. A first-time musician may end up playing in ajazz ensemble, or a shy student may end up chairing a session at ModelUnited Nations.

High Mowing is a great place to live and to growFrom the moment you step foot on the beautiful campus, perched

on a hilltop in southern New Hampshire, you will be immersed in theremarkably supportive social environment that is the hallmark of HighMowing. The surrounding woods and fields are a laboratory for natureexploration, a haven for relaxation, and an inspiration for thought andreflection. Everyone is nourished by excellent food, prepared fromorganic ingredients, and locally-grown when possible.

The richness of High Mowing lies in the relations between people.These relations are nourished in myriad ways each day. People are realwith each other, accepting of differences, and encouraging of growth.Healthy ways of living are modeled and encouraged.

The dorms feel like home and the homes of a dozen faculty familiesare on-campus, creating a real sense of community. In a world whererelationships are often impersonal, the boarding program provides anintimate setting for interaction and growth. Students find that friend-

ships made at High Mowing are often profoundly meaningful, andthat they last a lifetime.

High Mowing is engaging, enriching, and challengingStudent life at High Mowing is an exciting mixture of classroom

learning and enriching experiences outside the classroom. HighMowing offers a rich and challenging course of study that provides a

solid foundation for future academic work. High Mowing seeks to cre-ate self-motivated learners who display creativity, insight, and empathy.

Life flourishes in the dining room, in the dormitories, on the lawn,on the sports fields, and in the far-flung destinations of Projects Blocks— an annual two-week immersion in an array of off-campus experi-ences facilitated by faculty members.

The mixture of day and boarding students means everyone has achance to meet and work with people from across the country andfrom many lands in Asia, South America and Europe, but also thatthey can get to know the local area and all that it has to offer. Schooltraditions such as Coffee House – student-run Saturday night gather-ings where student-created music, poetry, jokes and films are shared— celebrate each person’s gifts.

High Mowing is a place where you chart your own courseGraduates of High Mowing think for themselves and approach

problems creatively. They understand themselves and empathize withother people. They trust in their capacity to learn and to grow. Theyfind useful work and they have satisfying friendships. They find suc-cess and fulfillment in a wide range of fields.

Graduates leave High Mowing with confidence and self-assurance.They know themselves well enough to blaze their own path throughcollege and beyond. Recent graduates have attended 132 differentcolleges and universities, ranging from small, private liberal arts col-leges to large public universities, music conservatories, and art anddesign schools.

Contact admissions director, Pat Meissner, at 603/654-2391 x. 109,for further information. High Mowing School, 222 Isaac Frye Hwy,Wilton, NH 03086. 603/654-2391; www.highmowing.org.


Oldfields SchoolGlencoe, MDHigh school is a very exciting and eventful time for all students. Eachchild’s experience throughout these years is different and unique, andas educators it is essential to understand this and approach each stu-dent as an individual in order to help her make the best of these years.At Oldfields School, Maryland’s oldest girls’ boarding and day school,we focus on “Each Girl’s Success,” and concentrate on many aspects ofour students’ growth — mental, physical, social, and academic.

Oldfields’ campus is situated on more than 200 scenic acres inNorthern Baltimore County and offers the perfect blend of a rusticcountryside setting, equipped with state-of-the-art educational andhousing facilities. Not only are all students required to have their ownlaptop computers, but there girls also have access to the library com-puter lab, digital arts computer lab, and are taught to utilize SMARTBoards, which are located in a number of classrooms. Off-campus andinternational programs, fine arts, athletics, riding, dance, performingarts, and extensive co-curricular activities further enhance the aca-demic offerings at Oldfields.

The small, close-knit environment cultivated on campus stands outas one of the most appealing features that Oldfields has to offer. “Sincewe are such a small community, you truly get to know everyone, whichis one of my favorite things about Oldfields. Going to a larger schoolwould not allow me to forge the strong personal connections that I

currently have with my peers and teachers. I love the small class sizesand general familial feeling I get from the Oldfields community; thatsense of belonging to something greater is so special to me,” explainsday student Liza Phelan, ’13.

Their student body is composed of close to 150 girls that hail frommore than 13 states and seven countries; 70% of students live on cam-pus, while the remaining are local day students. Traditionally com-posed of grades 8-12, Oldfields will be opening its Middle School forday students in 6th & 7th grades in the fall of 2010.

While their main goal as educators and advisors is to make sure thateach of their students maximizes her potential during her time spentat Oldfields, they also focus on ensuring that their girls are preparedfor their lives and experiences in a post-Oldfields environment. AubreyBanez, ’13, a boarding student, shares, “I know that once I graduatefrom Oldfields I will be well prepared to go to college. Living in thedorms at Oldfields has helped me mature, and I have learned how tobecome more independent and responsible; skills that will help mesucceed when I attend college.”

There is no doubt that Oldfields School is a special blend of a fam-ily-oriented community, with a reputable prep-school atmosphere andcurriculum. If you are interested in learning more about Oldfields, contact the Admiss ion Office at 410/472-4800 [email protected].

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Interlochen Arts Academy Interlochen, MIInterlochen Arts Academy is a fine arts boarding high school forgrades 9-12 located in northwestern Michigan. Each year five hundredstudents from around the world come to the wooded campus atInterlochen looking for greater opportunities to learn, create and per-form. Leading educators and exceptional peers challenge each studentto achieve their artistic and academic potential.

Established in 1962, the Arts Academy offers challenging and com-prehensive college-preparatory academics that include courses in

math, science, English, history and foreign languages. For youngartists, being surrounded by talented peers and supported by a dedi-cated faculty provides the motivation, knowledge and tools to bringany goal within reach.

Interlochen provides pre-professional training in seven arts majorsincluding comparative arts (new 2010-11 school year), creative writ-ing, dance, motion picture arts, music, theatre and visual arts.

FACTS AT A GLANCENational Recognition – the Arts Academy is part of Interlochen

Center for the Arts, a recipient of the NationalMedal of Arts, the nation’s highest honor in the arts.

Presidential Scholars – since 1980, InterlochenArts Academy has produced 40 Presidential Scholarsin arts and academics, more than any other highschool in the country.

Creative Environment – each year, Academystudents create 250 presentations, which encom-pass concerts, arts displays, performances, read-ings, and more.

Faculty and Staff – more than 300 faculty andstaff work to maintain a positive and safe environ-ment for all students. More than 80 outstandingartists and educators make up the faculty. Half of theinstructors have earned a master’s degree and 25 per-cent have earned doctorates. Three members of thefaculty have been named “Distinguished Teachers inthe Arts” by the National Foundation forAdvancement in the Arts.

How to apply to Interlochen Arts AcademyInterlochen Arts Academy is accepting applicationsto all seven arts majors: comparative arts, creativewriting, dance, motion picture arts, music, theatreand visual arts. Application, audition and portfoliorequirements vary by major and can be found on theInterlochen website, www.academy.interlochen.org.

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Contact information: Interlochen Arts Academy,Interlochen Center for the Arts, 4000 Highway M-137,Interlochen, Michigan 49643. 800/681-5912; [email protected]; academy.interlochen.org.



SHP’s Biking AdventuresAcademic Study AssociatesDon’t let your teen fall victim to a Summer of Facebookand text messaging!

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of parents like the thought of theirteens spending the summer onthe sofa texting and watchingreruns of Scary Movie. As thesummer months approach andthe 11th hour arrives, the deci-sion to do something of value ismore critical than ever before:like sending your teen to cyclethrough the countryside ofNew England or on the cobble-stone streets of Amsterdam.

Even the most diligent teenwill gladly turn into a couchpotato without any guidance,falling victim to the world ofsocial networking sites and textmessaging. It is up to the par-ent to recognize the benefitsand adventurous possibilitiesof checking out the Tour deFrance when biking fromAmsterdam to Paris, jumpingin a lake in Vermont or bikingacross the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Teens love the freedom ofthe open road, the chance tosee and experience new and unexpected things,” says Stephen Galazin,Director of SHP's Biking Adventures. “The experience is not just forbiking enthusiasts. Most of our Trippers are just healthy kids lookingfor a bit of adventure.”

Founded in 1969, SHP's Biking Adventures has been offering sum-mer bicycle trips across the US, Canada and Europe. As the oldestteen biking organization, SHP has remained true to a tradition of con-necting teens to nature and to diverse cultures. During its reign, SHPhas provided adventures to thousands of teens, while maintaining anoutstanding safety record.

In a world of overly competitive sports camps and cliché summercamps with paper maché art projects, cycling tours offer an alterna-tive to every teen. The SHP groups, consisting of 10 Trippers and 2Leaders, travel by bicycle across the US, Europe and Canada. Mostof the group leaders are Ivy League students and teachers with a pas-sion for adventure, hand-chosen for skills in problem solving and

high-energy. While traveling, the groups live simply, buying andcooking food from local markets to completely immerse them in theculture of an area.

“On a SHP bike trip you have to find out what everyone is good atand entice them,” recalls Barbara Kelly, who went on her first trip inearly high school, and whose son is now preparing for his second trip.“The experience is really a transformation. Knowing you got up thathill and you fixed that flat tire… Though not everyday things, theygive you a sense of resilience and self-reliance that tell you that you can

handle anything and you will be okay.”SHP's adventures are not just bike tours, they engage the body in a

rhythm and produce a sense of clarity and space to think clearly with-out the constant bombardment of technology, social worries andschool projects. Once released from these weights, the Tripper is giventhe opportunity to really find him or herself. An ideal takeaway for afulfilling summer experience.

Most of SHP's Biking Adventures revolve around visiting land-marks, such as the Washington Monument in DC or the lighthouseson Cape Cod, as well as partaking in the local food and little knownhot spots, like drive-in movie theatres or whale-watching. Some of thetrips offer more rigorous activities, like rafting, horseback riding,kayaking, and fishing in addition to biking.

For more information on SHP's Cycling Adventures, visit www.bicycletrips.com.

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ASAAcademic Study AssociatesASA has 27 years of experience creating unique, quality summer pro-grams that give high school students the opportunity to make manynew friends and create extraordinary memories while being better pre-pared for college. ASA challenges you to use your summer in a uniqueway for a valuable experience that allows you to develop academicallyand socially and feel inspired to reach new levels of achievement. Ledby a dynamic team of world-class experts, directors and staff, programsfocus on everything from language immersion to college admissionsprep. The challenge and enjoyment of discovering some of the world’smost beautiful locations and prestigious university campuses and thefriends you make, are essential qualities of the experience. Students

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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-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 classmatesand teachers as opposed to worrying about test scores and exams.

Pre-college programs at UC-Berkeley, Stanford, Yale, UMass-Amherst, USC and Oxford University give an authentic taste of collegelife. Students live on campus, have classes and meals in the very samefacilities used by undergraduates and also have full access to the sportsand recreational opportunities of these dynamic and prestigious cam-puses. ASA students live in fully supervised accommodation and are

overseen by an experienced teamof residential advisors and seniorresidence staff. Equal attention isgiven to the activities and socialtime spent on campus with adaily array of sports, entertain-ment, discussions and guestspeakers that draw upon theresources of the host institutionas well as the nearby cities of SanFrancisco, Boston, Los, Angeles,London, etc. ASA hosts addi-tional campus-based programsthat focus on the college admis-sions process. These 12-dayworkshops at UC-Berkeley, Tuftsand Columbia give students acomprehensive foundation forsuccessfully applying to college.

ASA’s language and culturalimmersion programs in Spain,France and Italy allow studentsto go beyond tourism and takeadvantage of daily languageclasses, cultural visits and excur-sions. In Spain, there is theoption of living in a universityresidence in Barcelona or livingwith a homestay family in one of

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Huntington Learning CenterThe Digital Age: How New Media and Technology Enhance OurChildren’s Learning

Most parents would agree that technology has come a long waysince they were in school. From the computer to cell phones to the

Internet, today’s children have unprecedented access to all kinds oftechnology and new media. If utilized in the right way, such mediacan enhance a child’s education, says George Beck of the WestportHuntington Learning Center. “In a lot of ways, today’s young stu-dents are being groomed for the technical competence that collegesand jobs demand,” says Beck. “Students who are not media and com-puter-savvy by the time they reach college will definitely be at a dis-advantage.”

When it comes to education, two of the most impactful technolog-ical advancements of our time are the Internet and interactive media.Here are some of the benefits of both for young students:

The Internet Getting information. Today, people have a vast, worldwide network ofinformation at their fingertips 24 hours a day, and thus, the Internethas made research easier than ever before. While students should neverrely on the Internet as their sole research medium, researching a topiconline first can help students identify information sources for furtherexploration (such as publications by subject matter, experts, centers ororganizations) —sources that they might never find on their own.

Exploring hobbies or curiosities. No matter the topic, an inquisitivechild will encounter seemingly endless amounts of information whenexploring an interest or hobby online. If your child is fascinated bydinosaurs, for example, a quick Google search on the word “dinosaurs”brings up the Discovery Channel’s comprehensive guide to dinosaurs,a kid-friendly website about dinosaurs (KidDinos.com) and the BBC’sPrehistoric Life website with games, quizzes, picture galleries andmore. When your child expresses an interest in something, theInternet is a wonderful resource for him or her to learn more about it.

Interactive Media Learning about new places, people and cultures.Thanks to the Internet, children have a plethora of

interactive activities to choose from online—many that provide childrenvaluable opportunities to learn about other people, cultures and ways oflife. For example, your child could establish or maintain friendshipswith people around the world by keeping in touch through Skype, soft-ware that enables free video and voice calling over the Internet, or bychatting online in safe, monitored chat rooms such as Kidzworld.com.

Building cognitive skills. Many forms of interactive entertain-ment—such as educational video and computer games—help childrengain valuable skills such as critical thinking, dexterity, problem solvingand perceptual skills.

Forms of expression. While it may be hard for parents to under-stand, many children enjoy interacting with friends online, discussingtopics as varied as books and current events. Learning to form opin-ions and express those opinions coherently (and respectfully) is a valu-able life skill, and many types of interactive media help children learnto communicate their thoughts and feelings effectively.

Without a doubt, growing up in the “Digital Age” has the potentialto augment children’s development and education, enrich their livesand accelerate their learning. Certainly, parents should stay involvedby monitoring their child’s time on the computer and online. As Beckputs it, “When harnessed, digital media and information technologyare incredibly powerful tools that can greatly benefit students.”

About Huntington Learning CenterFounded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center is the nation’s longest-running supplemental education services provider. Today they contin-ue to be an industry leader providing instruction in reading, writing,spelling, phonics, mathematics and study skills as well as SAT and ACTpreparation to tens of thousands of students from kindergartenthrough 12th grade. Huntington prides itself on its unparalleled pro-grams that help parents, caregivers and educators identify the gaps inskills and knowledge that can limit learning potential. Huntington’spersonalized programs of instruction enable children to excel. To learnmore or to locate a center near you, call 1-800 CAN LEARN. WestportContact: George Beck, Center Director; 203/254-3061.

Supplemental Learning



Rutgers UniversityNew JerseyRutgers was founded in 1766 and is the nation’s eighth oldest institu-tion of higher education. Rutgers is a premier public research univer-sity with 54,000 students on three campuses in Camden, Newark, andNew Brunswick.

Rutgers joins the likes of Duke, Berkeley, Princeton and Harvard asone of just 62 members of the Association of American Universities,an organization comprised of North America’s most distinguishedresearch institutions.

A Rutgers education is also a great value; SmartMoney magazineranks a Rutgers degree sixth in the nation for best return on invest-ment according to their survey of college costs versus alumni salaries.

Rutgers offers more than 100 majors and 4,000 undergraduate cours-es through its undergraduate colleges and professional schools on itsthree campuses. You can customize your education with double majors,independent majors, options and concentrations within majors, over100 minors and certificate programs, research, and internships.

With more than 200 research centers and laboratories, Rutgersresearch doesn’t leave students on the outside looking in. Rutgers stu-dents step into the laboratory and the library as partners in the dis-covery of new ideas and innovations. In fact, more than 60% ofRutgers undergraduates conduct research, working in collaborativegroups or as independent scholars under the guidance of a professor.

Nearly all Rutgers professors — 99% — hold a Ph.D. or other ter-minal degree. An impressive 49 professors advise the public and thefederal government as members of the National Academies and theAmerican Academy of Arts and Sciences. The student-to-faculty ratiois 14-to-1, and more than 60% of all Rutgers classes enroll 30 or fewerstudents, which ensures close contact with professors.

Rutgers attracts students from every state and more than 140 countries.The Newark campus is ranked #1 nationally in diversity by U.S. Newsand World Report. Rutgers offers study abroad with more than 60 pro-grams in 30 countries. Spend a summer, semester or a whole year becom-ing a global citizen. You’ll graduate with a broad understanding of worldcultures and perspectives and be prepared to live in a global society.

For over 240 years Rutgers alumni have been making their mark onthe world. Notable alumni include pioneers in medicine, bestsellingauthors, Nobel Laureates, NASA astronaut, CEO’s of major corpora-tions, generals in the U.S. Armed Forces, stage and screen actors,members of the U.S. Congress, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, uni-versity presidents, world-renowned poets, professional athletes, coach-es, and even a vice president of the U.S. This tradition of excellencecontinues at Rutgers today.

There are dozens of residences and living options across Rutgers’three campuses. You may live in traditional residence halls, specialinterest sections, living-learning communities, the Douglass

Residential College for women, cooperative living houses, on-campussuites and apartments or off-campus housing.

Rutgers has more than 400 student groups that are as diverse as its stu-dent body. Whether you are looking to explore a new activity or want tofind students who share your current passion, you have a wide range ofclubs from which to choose at Rutgers. Concerts, plays, movies, coffee-houses, headline acts, speakers and more, there is always something to do.

Rutgers has more than 40 men’s and women’s athletic teams com-peting on the NCAA Division I (Big East) and Division III levels.Show your school spirit and root for Rutgers on the football or base-ball field, basketball court, or even the golf course. At Rutgers you cando more than watch; you can become a player yourself. Rutgers sup-ports an extensive athletics program, including intramural sports,sports clubs, fitness, aquatics and more. Try your hand at a new game,or keep competing in an old favorite.

The best way to learn about Rutgers’ academic offerings, campus life,and student culture is to go to their campuses and see for yourself. Campustours are conducted October through December, February through May,and for summer travelers in June, July and August. For times, locationsand registration, visit admissions.rutgers.edu/isg. Rutgers, The StateUniversity of New Jersey: 732/445-INFO (4636).

Higher Education


Drexel University Online: Learn with 24/7 ConvenienceWhat makes Drexel Online different, and a standout from therest? It starts with who they are: one of the best universities in thecountry. Founded in 1891, Drexel has been a leader in the inte-gration of technology into academics. In fact, they were the firstmajor university to require all students to have access to a person-al computer (1983). Drexel is among the top 50 private, non-profit, national doctoral/research universities in the US, and isranked as one of “America’s Best Colleges – 2010” by U.S. News& World Report.

With Drexel Online, you can take classes anywhere, anytime.Classes are available 24/7 to fit your busy (and ever-changing) sched-ule. There’s no need to miss work, family get-togethers, parties, play-off games or anything else important in your life. In effect, you don’thave to work around Drexel’s schedule; they’ll work around yours.Students also have the flexibility of deciding how many courses to take

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Interacting with professors and classmates is easy with DrexelOnline. Students login and attend lectures by the same award-win-ning faculty who instruct on-campus students. Through emails, chatrooms and discussion boards, students communicate with each otherand their professors. Course work and exams are also completed andturned in online. Bottom line? You'll earn the same prestigiousDrexel University degree whether you take classes on campus oronline. And you'll enjoy the support and camaraderie of your fellowclassmates while doing so.

Drexel Online provides students with the best of all possibleworlds: proven academic excellence, the highest accreditation, a dis-tinguished, award-winning faculty and the convenience and flexi-bility of 24/7 classes. For more details, visit www.drexelonline.com orcall toll-free 877-215-0009. ❉



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• Education • Business• Project Management and more

admissions.rutgers.edu/isg

Someuniversitiesprepare you

for thereal world.

At Rutgers,you’re in it.

The summer before her senior year as a criminal justice major at Rutgers, Karina Martinez of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, studied child labor laws in Ghana as part of an effort to raise awareness about human rights.

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High aspirations call for a global education

www.ef.com

International Academy

| New York | Torbay | Oxford |

EF International Academy New York is a private boarding school with a global focus. It offers rigorous academic programs, including the world-renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma curriculum, and its campus is home to students from around the world.

Nurturing academic excellence• Pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma • Prepare for top colleges and universities • Master skills valued in the global marketplace • Governed by EF Education First, a worldwide leader in

international education

An international experience• Students from over 30 different nations • Experienced faculty members have lived and worked around

the world. • Campuses in New York, Oxford and Torbay

Safe and secure campus• Scenic campus in Tarrytown, New York, is 40 minutes by train

from Manhattan • Private grounds on Hudson River feature historic buildings and

modern facilities • Campus includes science labs, theaters, library, interactive

classrooms and full boarding accommodations• Comprehensive sports facilities include fitness center, pool,

sports fields, tennis courts and more

To request a brochure, e-mail [email protected]

Partial scholarships available.Apply before May 31.

EF New York Campus

EF International Academy, 100 Marymount Avenue, Butler Hall, Tarrytown, NY 10591(914) 597-7241, [email protected]

Please Contact the Office of Admission at 413.596.9108 or [email protected]

423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095

Wilbraham & monson academya Global experience

• The Center for Economic & Global Studies

• The Mark R. Shenkman interactive trading center

• Hands-on entrepreneurial experience through The Global EcoLearn Program®

• The advancement of financial intelligence

• An extensive travel program to Asia, South America, and Europe

• A full AP curriculum

• Championship athletics

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

• College counseling program beginning in sophomore year

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

Please Contact the Office of Admission at 413.596.9108 or [email protected]

423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095

Wilbraham & monson academya Global experience

• The Center for Economic & Global Studies

• The Mark R. Shenkman interactive trading center

• Hands-on entrepreneurial experience through The Global EcoLearn Program®

• The advancement of financial intelligence

• An extensive travel program to Asia, South America, and Europe

• A full AP curriculum

• Championship athletics

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

• College counseling program beginning in sophomore year

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

Barbara and Stefan Chopin, Weston

We chose ridgefield academy

“From the first moment, we realized RA’s teaching staff arethere because they are passionate about educating students.At RA the bar is set higher in terms of curriculum contentand quality of students’ output. We are so happy with RA andhow it is stretching our daughter that we have enrolled heryounger sister for next year.”

Building a strong foundation 20 months through Grade 8

To find out how RA can be the right choice for you contact us at (203) 894.1800 or visit our website www.ridgefieldacademy.org.

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