The Forman School

12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80, Litchfield, CT 06759 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 860-567-1802

MISSION STATEMENT The Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for boarding and day students with identified learning differences. Based on his or her unique learning profile, Forman develops the whole student so that every graduate becomes an educated, confident, self-advocate throughout life.

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The Forman School
Boarding School Avg.
Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12, PG 9-12
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 1930 1906
Campus Size 100 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 175 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 7% 18%
Percent International Students 6% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 85% 69%
Average SAT Score n/a * 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 8 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:3 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 6 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 56% 64%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $5 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $59,345 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $48,450 $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid 23% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $18,500 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 70% 60%
Director of Admissions Sara Lynn Leavenworth  
Associate Director of Admissions Lindsey Rickard  

Course Listings:

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Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 17 13
Interscholastic Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Equestrian Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Kayaking Lacrosse
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Soccer Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 24
Extracurriculars
Community Service Jazz Band
Model UN National Honor Society
Outdoor Leadership Over 25 student-run clubs
Rock and Blues Band Student Government
Student Leader Program Theater Arts
Tour Guide Program Yearbook

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School Notes:

  • The Forman School is a coed, college preparatory boarding school for students in grades 9-PG, with diagnosed language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, executive functioning, ADD, ADHD.
  • We employ state-of-the-art assistive technology that both supports and empowers our students.
  • Each student meets with a designated learning specialist every day for skills-building and has access to tutors for help with homework that reinforces the learning skills and content from class.
  • All Forman students are guided through a college preparatory curriculum and become independent learners in college and beyond.
  • Our extensive visual/performing arts programs, as well as competitive athletic offerings—18 varsity and junior varsity teams—give students an opportunity to explore new and existing areas of interest.
  • The School offers a number of hands-on, experiential learning opportunities such as boat building, sign language, rock & jazz band, videography & photography, and the Costa Rican Rain Forest project.
  • Litchfield is a small, rural town located in the hills of northwestern Connecticut, two hours from New York and two and a half hours from Boston.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language based LD
  • School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 06/15/2011

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