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The Glenholme School
81 Sabbaday Ln, Washintgon, CT 06793 - View a map of this school Map tel: 860.868.7377
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Devereux Glenholme is a specialized boarding school that provides a therapeutic program and exceptional learning environment to address varying levels of academic, social and emotional development in boys and girls ages 9-18. Many Glenholme students have struggled with the effects of Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and other behavioral, learning and social challenges. The school’s goal is to prepare our graduates for continued education in traditional schools, boarding schools, colleges and universities.


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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 233 schools) for:
  Community Size - Small student body (number of students)
  Student Attention - Low teacher:student ratio

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The Glenholme School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 6-12, PG 8-12
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 1968 1899
Campus Size 110 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 100 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 16%
Percent International Students 5% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 98% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 12:1 1:7
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 25% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $105,000 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $39,120 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Kathi Fitzherbert
Associate Director of Admissions Stephanie Skrok
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 3 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Soccer 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15 22
  Extracurriculars
 
ArtsAudio Visual Club
ChoirCommunity Service Club
Culinary TrainingDance
DramaEquestrian
Go KartsPhotography Club
School NewspaperSwimming
Technology ClubTennis
Yearbook
School Notes:
  • Accredited by the N. E. Assn. of Schools and Colleges
  • Private, Coeducational
  • Rural, 110 Acre Campus
  • 100+ Students, Ages 9-18 at Enrollment
  • Therapeutic Milieu Behavior Milieu
  • Social Coaching
  • Character Building, Values Education
  • Motivational Management Treatment Education
  • Small Group and Individual Instruction
  • College and Vocational Prep
  • Life Skills and Career Exploration Boarding Life
  • Activity Engagement
  • Performing Arts: Music, Drama, Dance
  • Equestrian Program
  • Athletics
  • LD types supported: Asperger's, ADHD,
  • School accreditations: N. E. Assn. of Schools and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 03/06/2008
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