The Williston Northampton School - Easthampton, Massachusetts/MA

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The Williston Northampton School

19 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, MA 01027 -

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"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..."

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1. Class of 2009, enrolled at Drexel University

2. Class of 2009, enrolled at Emory University

3. Class of 2009, enrolled at Rice University

4. Class of 2008, enrolled at Colby College

5. Class of 2008, enrolled at Endicott College

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The Williston

Boarding School Avg.

Overview:
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)	9-12, PG	9-12
Grades Offered (Day)	7-12, PG	9-12
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	Less than once a month
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%	60%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$42 million	$15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$44,500	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$31,000	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	43%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$29,220	$18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Feb. 1 / rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	57%	-
Acceptance Rate	43%	60%
Director of Admissions	Ann C. Pickrell

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

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

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

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

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

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	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	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
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Members of the Class of 2008 were accepted at 46 of Barron's 75 Most Competitive colleges & universities in the country.
Offers a unique program: The Writer's 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'70.
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: 09/16/2009