The Williston Northampton School.

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The Williston Northampton School
Introduction
"Williston is an exceptionally well-balanced educational community in the Five College-Amherst, Smith, Mt. Holyoke, Hampshire & UMASS-area of Western Massachusetts. Our academic program will provide you every opportunity to challenge yourself, develop new interests and encounter traditional subject matter taught in innovative ways. The school integrates a core college preparatory curriculum with exciting electives and a unique relationship with the Five Colleges while all classes emphasize mastery of language, clarity of thought and academic integrity..."
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding) 9-12, PG 7-12
Grades Offered (Day) 7-12, PG 7-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1841 1900
Campus Size 125 acres 135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 460 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 13% 18%
Percent International Students 15% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 60% 70%
Average SAT Score 1775 *National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 12 12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 75% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $42 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $44,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $31,000 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 43% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $29,220 $17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes Yes
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 57% -
Acceptance Rate 43% 59%
Director of Admissions Ann C. Pickrell
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
BC & Multivariable Calculus AP United States History
AP Statistics AP Spanish Language
AP Psychology AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnatism AP Physics
AP Microeconomics AP Latin: Vergil
AP French Language AP English Literature
AP English Language AP Computer Science
AP Comparative Government & Politics AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB AP Biology
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 20 13
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Crew
Cross Country Diving
Field Hockey Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Squash
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Water Polo Wrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 38 23
Activities Club Amnesty International
Amnesty International ARETE (senior tutors)
As Schools Match Wits Team Chamber Orchestra
Community Service Community Service
Cooking Club Cum Laude Society
DJ Club Film Club
French Club Gay/Straight Alliance
Gold Key Green Team
Habitat for Humanity Heifer Project International
Improv Club International Club
Janus (literary magazine) Jazz Band
Model United Nations Peer Educators
Philosophy Club Political Forum
S.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving) Snowboarding Club
Spanish Club String Ensemble
Student Alumni Association T.R.I.B.E.
The Log (Yearbook) Ultimate Frisbee Club
Williston Rowing Club Williston Step Team
Willistonian (student paper) Wind Ensemble
College Matriculation:
Year: 2004-2008
Boston University 14
Northeastern University 13
George Washington University 12
University of Vermont 10
New York University-Tisch 9
Smith College 9
Wesleyan University 9
Hobart & William Smith College 8
Colby College 7
Union College 7
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes
  • Members of the Class of 2008 were accepted at 46 of Barron&apos&aposs 75 Most Competitive colleges & universities in the country.
  • Offers a unique program: The Writer&apos&aposs Workshop series. In its twelfth year, the fall 2009 series will feature Martin Espada ("The Republic of Poetry") and Sebastian Stuart ("The Hour Between").Previous speakers include Pulitizer Prize winners Richard Russo and James Tate, writers Arthur Golden, Anita Shreve, Augusten Burroughs, Curtis Sittenfeld, Gregory Maquire, Jodi Picoult, and screenwriter Chic Eglee&apos&apos70.
  • Ninth Grade Program designed to ease the transition from middle school to secondary school and to build camaraderie in the entering class.
  • New Ninth Grade boys dorm opened in September 2008 featuring geothermal wells for heating and cooling.
  • Completed sucessful $36 million dollar Campaign for Legacy & Vision in June 2008 raising funds for endowment, faculty support,& financial aid.
  • Recent Film Festival attracted entires from over fifty public and private schools in New England.
  • School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS
  • Profile last updated: 12/17/2009
Phillips Stevens Chapel Curriculum Faculty Connections Like to Play Visual & Performing Arts College Counseling Student Clubs & Activities Williston Wildcats Residential Life Come Visit !

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