School Overview: |
Rockland Country Day School
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Gifted | |
| Year Founded | 1959 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 124 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 26% (NY School Avg.: 23%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% | |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus | |
| English | History | |
| Statistics | ||
| Average SAT score | 1805 | |
| Average ACT score | 30 | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $29,975 | |
| Tuition Notes | Varies by grade $15,900 Pre-K, $23,885 Children's School, $27,610 Middle School, $29,975 Upper School | |
| % on Financial Aid | 43% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,100 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | |
| Admissions Director | Tricia Mayer | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Soccer | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 20 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Art Workshops | Ceramics | |
| Chess Club | Chorus | |
| Creative Writing | Criminal Justice | |
| Drama | E-Magazine | |
| Golf | Improv | |
| Lego Club | Mandarin | |
| Organic Gardening | Percussion | |
| Photography | Psychology | |
| Skiing | Song Writing | |
| Tennis | Yearbook | |
School Notes:
This Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school is based on a humanistic approach to education where each students is approached as an individual. Located on a sprawling 20-acre campus, Rockland Country Day School students benefit from differentiated learning techniques, award-winning arts program and provides an exceptional college preparatory program. Financial aid is available.
Profile last updated: 10/22/2012
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