Kimball Union Academy.

2017-07-26 作者: 358阅读

Kimball Union Academy
Introduction
Founded in 1813, Kimball Union Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school serving 300 students in grades 9 2 and a postgraduate year. Kimball Union unique location in the heart of the Upper Connecticut River Valley and its proximity to Dartmouth College have long made it the prerred choice for students seeking an educational experience that develops the whole person as scholar, athlete, artist and global citizen. Our beautiful 800- acre campus includes state-of-the-art facilities and many opportunities to enjoy its pristine, rural, village setting.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 7-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1813 1900
Campus Size 1300 acres 135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 325 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 20% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 66% 70%
Average SAT Score 1660 *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 Formal Casual
Average Class Size 13 12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 70% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,800 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $28,500 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 42% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,500 $17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes Yes
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 65% 59%
Director of Admissions Richard Ryerson
AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 14
AP US History AP Studio Art
AP Statistics AP Spanish
AP Physics AP Literature and Composition
AP Latin AP Language and Composition
AP Human Geography AP French
AP European History AP Environmental Science
AP Chemistry AP Calculus (BC)
AP Calculus (AB) AP Biology
AP Art History
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 20 13
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Cycling Dance
Equestrian Field Hockey
Football Freestyle Skiing
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Mountain Biking Nordic Skiing
Rugby Snowboarding
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 23
Architecture Club Daycare volunteer
Environmental Club Fire Brigade
Fire Squad Fitness
Gay Straight Alliance Habitat for Humanity
Literary Magazine Math Team
Orange Key Tour Guides Outing Club
Peer Counseling Penny Fellowship
Poetry Club Political Activism
Relay Diversity Club Student Government
Student Newspaper Student Organization for Alumni Relations
Theater Activity Work Program
Yearbook
School Notes
  • Founded in 1813, Kimball Union Academy is the 15th oldest boarding school in the country. Kimball Union unique location in the Upper Connecticut River Valley and its proximity to Dartmouth College have long made it the prerred choice for both boarding and day students seeking an educational experience to develop the whole person as scholar, athlete, artist and global citizen.
  • The strong four-year course of study prepares students for programs in major colleges and universities. Over 100 courses are offered including 15 advanced placement courses across all disciplines. The average class size is 11 students with a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Our unique environmental studies program includes a cross curricular approach, an AP offering and a greenhouse, and a 750-acre tract of land on nearby Snow Mountain that provides an outdoor lassroom. Performing and visual arts are offered both within the curriculum and as extra-curricular activities in the spectacular Flickinger Arts Center. Sports offered include hockey, football, lacrosse, Nordic and alpine skiing, field hockey, basketball, softball, baseball soccer, mountain biking, equestrian, rugby, tennis and cross country. Kimball Union competes in the Lakes Region League, among others.
  • The main campus covers over 800 acres of rolling hillside in the picturesque village of Meriden just 13 miles from Dartmouth College and its resources. Facilities include a magnificent dining hall, a beautiful arts center, a science building with a new environmental studies wing, a state-of-the art hockey arena with seasonal turf, athletic center, new fitness center, library, computer, language and science labs, student center and indoor pool. There are 9 dormitories housing from 5 to 50 students.
  • Kimball Union highly qualified and dedicated faculty is committed to serving our students and families. Our strong advisor system provides students with support for their academic and social needs. Recent initiatives include expanded student life services, a peer mentorship program and more student leadership opportunities.
  • The Academy is committed to fulfilling its mission to iscover with each student the right path to academic mastery, to creativity and to responsibility. Members of our community are guided by our Honor Code, which rlects our core value and promotes honesty, compassion and mutual respect.
  • School accreditations: NEASC
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2009
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