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The Glenholme School
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washintgon, CT 06793 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 860.868.7377

An exceptional boarding school for students with special needs; The Glenholme School offers an individually prescribed learning environment with a steadfast academic curriculum. Using our effective individualized services, we apply a positive behavior support model focused on development of social skills and lifelong strategies for success. The school’s milieu therapy addresses varying levels of academic, social and special needs development in students, both boys and girls, ages 10 -18 and postgraduates. We prepare graduates for continued education in traditional day schools, boarding schools, colleges and universities.

Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 5-12, 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 1968 1900
Campus Size 110 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 90 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 7% 18%
Percent International Students 8% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 95% 70%
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 Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:7
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 25% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $113,880 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 31%
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


BasketballSoccer
Softball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 25 23
 
 
ArtsAudio Visual Club
ChessChess
ChorusColor Guard
Community Service ClubCulinary Training
DanceDrama
DrumlineEquestrian
FitnessGo Karts
ImprovKeyboarding
Photography ClubRobotics
School NewspaperSoccer
SwimmingTechnology Club
TennisVolley Ball
Yearbook 
School Notes:
  • Private, Coeducational
  • Rural, 110 Acre Campus
  • 105+ Students, Ages 10-18 + PG
  • Therapeutic Milieu & Behavior Milieu
  • Social Coaching
  • Character Building, Values Education
  • Motivational Management
  • Positive Behavior Supports
  • Relationship Mentoring
  • Life Skills and Career Exploration
  • Self-discipline Strategies
  • Multimedia Curriculum
  • Performing Arts: Music, Drama, Dance, and much more.
  • Equestrian Program
  • A Devereux Center
  • Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
  • LD types supported: Asperger's, ADHD, and other LD
  • School accreditations: N. E. Assn. of Schools and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 11/16/2009
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