Forman School
Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for bright students with identified learning differences.
Based on his or her unique learning profile, Forman develops the whole student so that every graduate becomes an educated, confident, self-advocate throughout life.
Founded in 1930, on the belief that many gifted students were not being adequately served by traditional teaching methods, the founders tapped Albert Einstein and Sam Orton as board members for their knowledge in the emerging fields of neuroscience and dyslexia.
The School serves over 200 students from 24 states and 15 countries and has a 100 percent college acceptance rate.
In addition to our year round program, we offer a 4-week summer school that serves students entering grades 7 -11.
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- purdue university The school felt like home. I know everyone and I know it sounds cliche but it was it was my home away from home. I had dorm parents who I respected like parent. They took. . .
- Clarkson University There are two specific things that make Forman unique. The first being the location of the school. The second benign the immense about of different programs and extracurricular star Forman had to offer. . .
- Bryant University Forman was a transformative experience for me, both in terms of my education and my personal development. Also, Forman's small size, quaint campus and close-nit community made warming up to a new place and people. . .
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- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Forman School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1930 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 125 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 219 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 7% | 25% |
| % International Students | 10% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 86% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (blazer, khaki pants) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 56% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $9,220 (Summer 2021 Boarding Tuition - $9,220 Summer 2021 Day Tuition - $7,510) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $8 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $83,390 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $68,170 | $33,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 21% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $18,500 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Jaime Feinman | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Meredith Shafer | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 22 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Community Service Association, Girl Scouts, Improv Comedy Club, Rock and Blues Band, Student Government, Student Leader Program, Theater Arts, Tour Guide Program Club or Organization: Community Service Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Yearbook | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- The Forman School is a coed, college preparatory boarding school for bright students in grades 9-PG, with diagnosed language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, executive functioning, ADD, ADHD.
- We employ state-of-the-art assistive technology that both supports and empowers our students.
- Each student works with specially trained teachers to study metacognitive skills, multisensory reading, thinking and writing, and executive function coaching// Tutors are available every evening for help with homework and reinforcement of learning skills and content from class.
- All Forman students are guided through a college preparatory curriculum and the school has a 100% college acceptance rate
- Our extensive visual/performing arts programs, as well as 23 competitive/non-competitive athletic offerings give students an opportunity to explore new and existing areas of interest.
- The School offers a number of hands-on, experiential learning opportunities such as travel/study Winterim program, boat building, sign language, rock & jazz band, videography & photography, and the Costa Rican Rain Forest project.
- Litchfield is a small, rural town located in the hills of northwestern Connecticut, two hours from New York and two and a half hours from Boston.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language based LD
- Forman School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- J Seward Johnson II - Bronze Sculptor
- David Rublin - Member of the band American Authors
- Richard Henkels - Award-winning cinematographer
- Eli Gesner - One of the founding members of ZooYork.
- Mitchell Block - Academy Award winning producer and Academy Award nominated filmmaker
- Toni Fishman - Owner of Telefunken
- Shawn Lerner - Owner of Zip-Flyer, LLC, creator of the largest zipline in the world, Las Vegas Slotzilla
- Blake Miller - Professional lacrosse player
- Nicholas Kraus - Founder of Wounded Warrior project
- Leigh H. Perkins - Purchased The Orvis Co., Inc. in 1965 and built it into a significant presence.
Profile last updated: 01/14/2021
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