The Greenwood School
- With a student to teacher ratio of 2:1, Greenwood works with students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, or executive functioning deficits, and empowers them with the skills and strategies necessary to bridge the gap between their outstanding promise and present abilities.
- The result is a school that transforms lives, providing the best environment possible for students with complex learning challenges to realize their academic, social, and creative potentials.
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The Greenwood School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 318 schools) for:
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- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | The Greenwood School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1978 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 55 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 8% | 23% |
| % International Students | 8% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 85% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants or jeans and a collared shirt) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 4 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $83,000 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $63,600 | $31,250 |
| Tuition international students | $87,000 | $50,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 20% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $7,500 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Aria Carter | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Beth Bradley | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Climbing, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Kayak Club of West Georgia, Music Ensemble, Personal Fitness, Rock Band, STEAM Arts and Music Programs: Marathon training, Music, Outreach, Videography Crew, Voice, Woodworking Recreational Athletic Programs: Admission Ambassadors, Bouldering, Canoe Club, Equestrian Program, Folkdancing, Joy Hobby Club, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Ski/Snowboarding Club, Snowboarding | |
School Notes
- In order to maximize every student's potential, all students receive a reading and/or writing tutorial that is specific to his/her unique learning style and needs. Greenwood's remedial language specialists are trained in Orton-Gillingham or Lindamood Belle. All classes are integrated so that students learn and apply literacy and organizational skills across the academic program.
- Greenwood students develop strengths and awaken hidden talents in well-developed art, drama, music, woodworking and athletics programs.
- Diagnostic-prescriptive teaching that is multisensory, structured, and sequential ensures effective, individualized programs for all students.
- Highly structured academic and residential programs enable Greenwood students to internalize organizational skills and strategies in all areas of their lives.
- For students who demonstrate a need, Greenwood offers Speech and Language Therapy, Math Tutorials, Social Emotional Learning, and Occupational Therapy.
- Dual college enrollment is offered through partnerships with the Community College of VT and Landmark College, where students are able to gain college or high school credits for courses taken.
- Interscholastic sports and noncompetitive sports are open to any student who wishes to participate.
- Greenwood`s 100-acre, forested campus on a Vermont hillside offers miles of trails for hiking, biking, archery, and cross-country skiing; a 3-acre pond for canoeing, fishing, and ice skating; and a skate/bike park equipped with a halfpipe and dirt jumps.
- The Greenwood applicant should possess "average" to "above" average cognitive skills as measured on the WISC-V. When looking at borderline test scores it is encouraging to see variability in subtest scores that suggest areas of strength.
- Some Greenwood applicants may exhibit avoidance behaviors due to frustration and low self-esteem resulting from their learning challenges. However, once in Greenwood`s safe and supportive community, our students feel they are finally understood, and they experience the academic success they deserve for their efforts. Greenwood does not accept students with primary social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
- The Greenwood School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is approved by the state of Vermont and the New England Association of Independent Schools.
- LD types supported: AD/HD, Dyslexia / Language-Based Learning Differences, Dyscalculia, Executive Function Skill Deficits, Social Emotional Learning
- The Greenwood School accreditations: NEASC, The State of VT, NAIS
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