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Established in 1910, Wolfeboro is a summer-only boarding school program offering a structured and supportive experience for girls and boys entering grade 6 through grade 12. The School Mission: Prepare for the coming school year. With a staff of 80 serving a student population of 180, our priorities include the development of study and organizational skills, academic accountability, confidence and habits conducive to academic success. Our renown camp-school is designed to support the attainment of individual goals in a healthy, non-digital, outdoor setting. All teachers are veteran educators. Courses are offered in all core subject areas for the purpose of review, preview or credit."
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Wolfeboro: The Summer Boarding School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | Summer Boarding School | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 6-12, PG | |
| School Type | Co-ed | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | |
| Year Founded | 1910 | |
| Campus Size | 128 acres | |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 180 students | |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | |
| Percent International Students | 30% | |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | |
| Average Class Size | 5 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | n/a | |
| Summer Tuition (Boarding Students) | $12,500 | |
| Summer Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 20% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | |
| Director of Admissions | Edward A. Cooper Dr. Joyce L. Ferris |
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Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Kayaking | |
| Lacrosse | Sailing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Volleyball | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | |
Extracurriculars
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| Intramural basketball | Intramural soccer | |
| Intramural softball | Intramural volleyball | |
| Studio Arts | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: - | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- A traditional academic program and the fun of a camp setting.
- The benefits of a non-digital setting - no cell phones, no computers.
- Strengthen confidence, motivation and productivity.
- Improve academic accountability and attention to detail.
- Develop organizational and study skills.
- Courses for Preview, Review or Credit
- Profile last updated: 10/01/2011
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- New Hampton School - 310 students - 22.1 mi. away - view location
- Holderness School - 280 students - 26.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Paul's School - 539 students - 32.2 mi. away - view location
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