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St. Thomas More School
45 Cottage Road, Oakdale, CT 06370 - View a map of this school Map tel: 860-823-3861
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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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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12, PG 8-12
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 1899
Campus Size 100 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 210 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 25% 16%
Percent International Students 30% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 72%
Average SAT Score 1520 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 15 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 64% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $10 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $34,900 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 39% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 10,400 $ 16,199
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
Associate Director of Admissions David Flynn
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSailing
SoccerTennis
Track and Field 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Ambassador's ClubDriver's Education
Martial Arts ClubSki Club
WeightliftingYearbook
School Notes:
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  • 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 29, 2008 - August 1, 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: 01/30/2008
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