Rectory School
At The Rectory School, students thrive through individualized attention and instruction.
Our program is a successful combination of traditional academics, athletics, performing and studio arts, presented in innovative ways by a caring faculty.
The signature Individualized Instruction Program (IIP) offers unique one-to-one teaching for a variety of learning styles and aptitudes.
Moreover, our focus on developing individual talents permeates every aspect of life on our picturesque, 138-acre campus.
The Rectory experience encourages the spark in its students that ignites their desire to excel. Our students love it here!
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- Mount Holyoke College Rectory has far more resources than a typical middle school and has a very significant international student population that allows you to meet students from all over the world.. . .
- Cornell University The Rectory School is focused on building a child's character, confidence, scholarship, and social/emotional development.. . .
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- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Rectory School |
| School Focus | Junior Boarding School |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 5-9 |
| Grades (Day) | Grades Pre-K-9 |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1920 |
| Campus Size | 138 acres |
| Enrollment | 250 students |
| % Students of Color | 10% |
| % International Students | 33% |
| % Students Boarding | 65% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | 3 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $67,700 (https://www.rectoryschool.org/admissions/middle/tuition) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $33,300 (https://www.rectoryschool.org/admissions/middle/tuition) |
| Tuition international students | $73,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $59,800 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 36% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Dec. 15 / rolling |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Lesley Gibbs |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| Total Advanced Courses Offered | 3 |
| Courses | Calculus, Honors English, Honors Physics |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 24 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Bookworms, Chess Club, Debate Club, Jewelry Making, Newspaper, REC Story (Poems, Short Stories, Art Work, etc.), Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Young Investors Club Arts and Music Programs: 9th Grade Ensemble, A Capella, Armed Drill Team, Camera Club, Chorus, Development of Instrumental Music Techniques, Fine Arts Club, Flag Corps, General Music: A History of Jazz Music in America, General Music: A History of Rock Music in America, Jazz Club, Orchestra, Photography, Spring Musical |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Students enjoy increasing their skills and revealing new talents in state-of-the-art facilities. The Tang Center for Performing Arts is an exceptional venue for concerts, assemblies, lessons, and special programs. The Collins Art Barn allows students to create in bright studios and develop photography in the darkroom.
- Every Rectory student is involved in sports and participates on a team. The program emphasizes healthy competition on levels that provide a challenge for the skilled athlete and encouragement for the beginner.
- The Rectory School community lives its creed: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion.
- The Rectory School`s four-week summer session, Summer@Rectory, is an innovative, individually designed program that balances academics, sports, art, music, drama, and recreation. Offering a variety of options for enrichment or remediation, Summer@Rectory has enrollment for coeducational day and boarding students who are entering grades five through nine.
- The morning academic program provides choices for students to explore an interest, challenge their skills, refresh academic knowledge, improve study skills, and increase English language proficiency. Students enroll in four courses for the four-week session. One of these courses may be the one-to-one Individualized Instruction Program (IIP).
- The afternoon sessions include FOCUS where the students learn beyond the classroom environment. Music camps promote the performing arts with instrumental ensembles, jazz, stringed instruments, and private lessons. Drama workshops allow students to explore theatrical skills, while recreational activities such as tennis, fishing, canoeing, softball, and soccer create personal enjoyment and team play. Students may elect a different option for each week.
- The weekend schedule of field trips and off-campus activities gives Summer@Rectory students more experiences to remember. Area beaches, an overnight trip to Boston, New England excursions, Six Flags, and a professional baseball game all add to the excitement. Summer@Rectory is held for four weeks during the month of July. Call The Rectory School for more information.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences
- Rectory School accreditations: Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) Small Boarding School Association (SBSA)
Profile last updated: 10/27/2021
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