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North Country has been in existence since 1938 and is known as a elementary-middle boarding school where students thrive on the joy of learning through core academics embedded in an environment of outdoors, arts, and community life. Students participate in farm/garden activities, learn responsibility through daily chores, gain resilience in rock climbing, skiing, horse riding and creative outdoor play. Student residences are family-lilke and develop strong bonds among students and staff, or as a parent has said, "There is not a place on the planet where teachers are more connected to students." ESL, SSAT prep and secondary school search provided.
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North Country School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | Junior Boarding School | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 4-9 | |
| School Type | Co-ed | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | |
| Year Founded | 1938 | |
| Campus Size | 200 acres | |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 90 students | |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | |
| Percent International Students | 18% | |
| Percent Students Boarding | 88% | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 55% | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $8 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $52,500 | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $21,700 | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $20,000 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |
| Director of Admissions | Christine LeFevre | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Libby Doan | |
School Notes:
- Lake Placid is known worldwide as a site of former winter Olympics
- Friendships, social skills, self-confidence and a passion for learning are among the best attributes of a North Country School student. In addition, the school is a haven for developing knowledge and love of nature, a community in which to excel without competitive pressure, and a respite from the influence of daily TV and media.
- North Country School students attend a great variety of boarding and day secondary schools after graduation from grade 9.
- Profile last updated: 10/05/2011
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