Darrow School.

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Darrow School

Introduction

Darrow School, an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school in New Lebanon, NY, offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum within an atmosphere that supports the pursuit of intellectual curiosity, individual creativity, and the joy of learning. The School has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of ands-on learning, and Darrow teachers use real-world topics and a dynamic approach to make the subject matter come alive. Darrow small classes, averaging nine students, afford everyone the chance to participate. Head of School Nancy Wolf says, ecause Darrow is a small boarding school, there is an opportunity for strong connections between students and teachers. Teachers get to know students well, and expectations are high. They push students to do their best in classes, athletics, and co-curricular activities.

Overview:	Darrow School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes	Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1932	1900
Campus Size	365 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	102 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	25%	18%
Percent International Students	15%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	80%	70%
Average SAT Score	1048	*National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1001 - 1133	-
Offers Post-Grad Year	No	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	Yes	No
Frequency of Saturday Classes	Weekly	Weekly
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Casual
Average Class Size	9	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	1:7
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	57%	61%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$2 million	$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$42,150	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$24,150	$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid	30%	31%
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Acceptance Rate	65%	59%
Director of Admissions	Jamie Hicks-Furgang
Associate Director of Admissions	Lorrie Wechter

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing	Baseball
Basketball	Cross Country
Lacrosse	Snowboarding
Soccer	Softball
Tennis	Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding	Instrumental Music Instruction
Outdoor Education	SPECTRUM
Students of Diversity	Theatre
Vocal Music Instruction	Winter Revels


College Matriculation:
Year: 2006	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Art Institute of Boston	3
	Smith College	2
	Amherst College	1
	Colgate University	1
	Northeastern University	1
	Reed University	1
	Sarah Lawrence University	1
	Savannah College of Art and Design	1
	Skidmore College	1
	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	1

School Notes

Darrow School: Hands-on Education for More Than 70 Years
Darrow School, an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school in New Lebanon, NY, offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum with a range of courses in writing and literature, history, languages, mathematics, sciences, and the arts.
Strong critical thinking and writing skills are emphasized in all subject areas. Students learn within an atmosphere that supports the pursuit of intellectual curiosity, individual creativity, and the joy of learning.
The School has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of ands-on learning, and Darrow teachers use real-world topics and a dynamic approach to capture the imagination and make the subject matter come alive.
The beautiful mountainside campus is located on the site of the historic Mt. Lebanon Shaker Village, and Darrow continues to embrace the Shaker legacy of sustainability and stewardship.
An important feature of the academic program is its focus on environmental, social, and economic resources, and students discover the value of finding balance within one self, the community, and global society. The National Association of Independent Schools recognized the excellence of the School Sustainability Program in February 2005 with a Leading Edge Honoree Award for curriculum innovation.
Darrow small classes, averaging nine students, afford everyone the chance to participate. Head of School Nancy Wolf says, ecause Darrow is a small boarding school, with a 4-to-1 student-teacher ratio, there is an opportunity for strong connections between students and teachers. Teachers get to know students well, and expectations are high. They push students to do their best in classes, athletics, and co-curricular activities.
The substantive nature and climate of Darrow School offer students a setting where their abilities can prosper, and the School distinctive educational philosophy is suited to all learning styles. At Darrow, students reach their full potential as motivated, thriving, college-bound learners with a greater understanding of themselves and the world.
To learn more about Darrow School, contact Jamie Hicks, Director of Admission, at 518-794-6008 or visit www.aoji.cn
School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles - Apollo 12 Commander, third man to walk on the moon
- Chris - Radio Sportscaster, Author
- Sam Harper, &apos&apos79 - Screenplay writer of Cheaper by the Dozen & Cheaper by the Dozen II
- Bill Hudnut - Former mayor of Indianapolis & Congressman, author
Profile last updated: 06/17/2009

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