12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80, Litchfield, CT 06759 - 
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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
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| 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 | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Equestrian | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Kayaking | Lacrosse | |
| Rock Climbing | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Tennis | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| 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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