Berkshire Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
Berkshire Country Day School is dedicated to encouraging academic excellence at the highest level and to realizing each student's potential for well-rounded development. We provide a stimulating and challenging education in a supportive and nurturing environment. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery, students learn to be resourceful and responsible. In an atmosphere of mutual respect, students learn about community and caring for others. Berkshire Country Day School is a place where each student can meet success as a 21st century learner. Berkshire Country Day School is an independent school for students in preschool through ninth grade. BCD is located on Route 183 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts....
School Overview:
Berkshire Country Day School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 9 | ||
| Year Founded | 1946 | ||
| County | Berkshire County, MA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 206 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 21% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Nursery - 10 students | |||
| Pre-K - 10 students | |||
| Kind - 10 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 15 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | ||
| Average Class Size | 9 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,700 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition Range: Beginner Threes: $6700.00 - Grade Nine: $20,000.00 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | ||
| Head of School | Paul Lindenmaier | ||
| Admissions Director | Amy Broberg | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 | ||
Sports |
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| Alpine Skiing | Basketball | ||
| Indoor Soccer | Lacrosse | ||
| Nordic Skiing | Rock Climbing | ||
| Snowboarding | Soccer | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 20 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| After Care Program | Amnesty International | ||
| Art Studio | BCD Nature Explorers | ||
| Band | Chamber Ensemble | ||
| Checkmate | Clay | ||
| Digital Photography | Environmental Club | ||
| Film Studies | Garage Band | ||
| Instrumental Lessons | Music Around the World | ||
| Service Learning | Steel Drums | ||
| Student Council | Theater | ||
| Women's Ensemble | Yoga & Movement | ||
School Notes:
- Berkshire Country Day School is dedicated to encouraging academic excellence at the highest level and to realizing each student's potential for well-rounded development. We provide a stimulating and challenging education in a supportive and nurturing environment. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery, students learn to be resourceful and responsible. In an atmosphere of mutual respect, students learn about community and caring for others. Berkshire Country Day School is a place where each student can meet success as a 21st century learner. Berkshire Country Day School is an independent school for students in preschool through ninth grade. BCD is located on Route 183 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
- Profile last updated: 09/04/2009
In the News:
- Calendar, July 23-29 (Berkshire Eagle)
posted on July 24, 2009 at 07:03:00 am
Thursday, July 23 - Berkshire Country Day students earn scholarships (Berkshire Eagle)
posted on May 18, 2009 at 12:44:31 pm
LENOX — Berkshire Country Day School has announced that two ninth-grade students, Roya Daemi of Great Barrington and Claire Meyer of West Stockbridge, have been awarded $1,000 scholarships from The Lenox School for Boys Alumni Association for embodying the school's motto, "To serve, not to be served."
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (01240) | School Zip (01240) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 5,170 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 55% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 46 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $43,700 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 43 years old | 56 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 58% / 42% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St Mary's School - 171 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Sinai Academy Of The Berkshires - 63 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
- Sacred Heart School - 223 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
- Berkshire Hills Sda School - 4 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- St Mark Middle School - 366 students - 6.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Lenox, Berkshire County, Zip 01240
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