45 Cottage Road, Oakdale, CT 06370 - 
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tel: 860-823-3861
Saint Thomas More School is an accredited college preparatory school in the Catholic tradition for young men who have demonstrated intellectual ability yet have not realized their potential. Within a structured environment, we strive to motivate, nurture, and strengthen the intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of every student.
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St. Thomas More
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1962 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 185 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 30% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1720 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 3 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $41,400 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $3,000 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $45,400 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 39% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Timothy Riordan Todd Holt |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Sailing | |
| Soccer | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Chess Club | Cooking Club | |
| Creative Writing | Martial Arts Club | |
| Principles of Coaching | Ski Club | |
| Spanish Club | Weightlifting | |
| Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Learn More - Experience More - Accomplish More
- Saint Thomas More School seeks students of average to above-average intelligence who will benefit from a structured environment.
- Student Assistance Program (SAP) available to students with mild learning disabilities or ADD/ADHD. The SAP Program is also used to reinforce study skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
- Beginner and intermediate levels of ESL are available for international students.
- The school has 100 wooded acres with numerous athletic fields located on the shores of Gardner Lake. The school also has 4000 feet of lakefront property to include a beach, beach volleyball court, and a boathouse.
- Summer Academic Camp available for enrichment or make-up credit. June 28, 2008 - July 31, 2008
- Located 35 minutes from Hartford, CT, 2 hours from Boston, Massachusetts, and 2 1/2 hours from New York City, New York.
- LD types supported: Mild LD
- School accreditations: New England Association of Schools And Colleges
- Profile last updated: 11/28/2011
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