Landmark School
- Landmark is a coeducational boarding and day school offering a full range of customized programs for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities.
- With a college preparatory high school, a middle school, and an elementary school, Landmark is one of the most comprehensive schools serving students with language-based learning disabilities in the United States.
- Landmark accepts bright students who are emotionally healthy, motivated to learn, but need remedial help with reading, writing, spelling, listening, speaking as well as mathematics.
- With a 1:3 teacher-student ratio, the key to Landmark`s successful model is the daily one-to-one tutorial.
- A personalized tutorial curriculum is designed to remediate specific language needs, which may encompass decoding, fluency, phonological awareness, written composition, and organizational skills.
- In addition, Landmark offers a Summer Program which combines intensive, academic skill development with recreational activities.
- A personalized program including a daily one-to-one tutorial is designed for each student to improve reading, writing, spelling and study skills.
- The Summer Program accepts students in grades 1-12, who possess average to superior intelligence, a history of healthy emotional development, and have been diagnosed with a language-based learning disability.
- Situated on two beautiful campuses just 25 miles north of Boston, students take advantage of its North Shore location and its many cultural opportunities.
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- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Landmark School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 2-12 | 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 | 1971 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 45 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 476 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 9% | 21% |
| % International Students | 4% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 50% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Monthly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants and collared shirt) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $5,500 (•Grades 1–7, Half-Day Academic Program $5,075 •Grades 3–7, Full-Day Academics & Afternoon Activity $7,075 •Grades 8–12, Half-Day Academic Program $5,500 •Grades 8–12, Full-Day Academics & Afternoon Activity $6,600 •Grades 8–12, Residential Program $8,780) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $75,900 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $57,800 | $30,550 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 3% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Elizabeth Parker | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Melody O'Neil | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
School Notes
- Founded in 1971, Landmark School is a coeducational boarding and day school with elementary, middle, and college preparatory high school programs for students with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD).
- Our students are emotionally healthy, motivated to learn and possess average to superior intelligence.
- With a teacher/student ratio of 1:3, Landmark emphasizes daily one-to-one tutorials and an individualized approach to teaching. We focus on skill acquisition and achievement and 92% of Landmark graduates go on to college.
- Students enjoy competitive athletics, performing arts, visual and practical arts, technology electives, clubs and community service.
- The Residential Life Program offers a structured, supportive living and learning environment.
- Summer programs for students in grades 1-12 combine academic skill development with recreational and hands-on activities.
- Landmark is located on two campuses along Boston's beautiful North Shore.
- Landmark is a pioneer in the field of LBLD.
- Landmark`s mission includes an extensive Outreach Program of Professional Development courses, workshops and publications for educators, administrators, clinicians and parents.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language-based Learning Disabilities, such as dyslexia
- Landmark School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, AISNE, MAAPS, Mass. DOE
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