Hutchison School

1740 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis, TN, 38119-0381
Tel: (901)761-2220
Grades: PK - 12 | 909 students
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Hutchison School is dedicated to academic excellence and to the parallel development of mind, body, and spirit as it educates young women for success in college and for lives of integrity and responsible citizenship. Hutchison is an independent day school for girls, offering a challenging college preparatory program in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. While preserving time-honored traditions and respect for its founding on Christian principles and values, Hutchison is a non-denominational school welcoming students of all faiths and teaching appreciation for the differences among us. Within a structured and nurturing environment, Hutchison encourages each student to develop a lifelong joy of learning, to sharpen her intellectual curiosity, to cultivate artistic expression, and to strive for physical well-being. The entire school community, students, administrators, parents, and teachers work together to reinforce each student's self-reliance and commitment to shaping the future.

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Hutchison School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1902
Student Body
Total Students 909 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 9% (TN School Avg.: 14%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Number of AP Courses 20 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art History AP Biology
AP Calculus - AB AP Calculus - BC
AP Chemistry AP English - Language/Composition
AP English - Literature/Composition AP Environmental Science
AP French Language AP Human Geography
AP Latin - Vergil AP Music History
AP Physics - B AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature AP Statistics
AP Studio Art - 3D Design AP Studio Art - Drawing
AP U.S. Government & Politics AP United States History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Please visit this link for information on tuition costs according to grade. http://www.hutchisonschool.org/Admissions/Tuition Hutchison offers financial assistance to those families who demonstrate financial need.
Admissions Director Maureen Collins, LS/MS/US Admissions
Admissions Associate Tracy Alexander, EC Admissions
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Basketball Bowling
Cross Country Dance
Golf Lacrosse
Riflery Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 103 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
3-D Sculptures 4-H Club
Academic Knowledge Bowl Advisory Program
Amnesty International Animal Activists
Art Art Club
Arts 360 Ascensus Society
Athletic Council Beaded Jewelry-making
Bridge Builders Cards, Anyone?
Cartoon Drawing Chapel Committee
Chaplains Chess Club
Chinese Club Chinese Honor Society
Choir Class Officers
Co-Edge Peer Facilitators Community Service
Community Service Council Computer Programming
Cooking Creative Writing
Crest Society Cum Laude
Current Events Destination Imagination
Digital Photography EC/LS Outreach
Earth Club Embroidered Bracelets
Enterprise Society FIT Club
Fashion Fashionistas
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Finance Club
Fitness/Exercise Club Football
French Club Garden Bees
Global Ambassadors Government Club
Group Dance Hand Crafts
Honor Council International Culinary Society
International Thespian Society Intro to Sign Language
Invisible Children Junior Classical League
Knowledge Bowl Lamp Building
Latin Honor Society Live Poets Society
MS Chronicles MS Playlist
Model United Nations Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Multicultural Student Association National Honor Society
Orchestra Peer Council
Philanthropic Literacy Board Photography
Pilates/Yoga Psi Nu Sigma Science Club
Quill and Scroll Recess Remix
Rock 101 Rogers Scholars
Sara Frey History Society Science Club
Science and Space Scrapbooking/Digital Scrapbooking
Sculpture Service Club
Sketchbook/Drawing Sociedad Honoraria
Société Honoraire de Français Spanish Club
Spelling Bee Spirit
Spirit Club Stress Relievers
Student Life Council Students Against Destructive Decisions
Techno Bees Technology Council
Thespians Thumbprint Art
Tri-M Ultimate Frisbee
Wilson Society Wordsmith
Youth In Government Youth Legislature
Zumba

School Notes:

    Hutchison is dedicated to academic excellence and to the parallel development of mind, body, and spirit as it educates young women for success in college and for lives of integrity and responsible citizenship. The transformation from an inquisitive girl into a resilient and independent young women is wondrous.  Throughout her life, a Hutchison alumna will be supported by the strength of her Hutchison education - a complete and value-centered education that has enabled her to define who she is and what matters most in the world around her and will serve her well in all areas of her life. A Hutchison alumna embodies excellence as she continues to build a sense of responsibility by: 
    • recognizing and constantly developing a spiritual education
    • growing and articulating a sense of identity and of integrity, ethics, and moral courage
    • valuing health, fitness, stamina, and strength
    • accepting healthful challenges and risks by demonstrating resiliency and not fearing failure
    • valuing and exercising empathy, respect, and compassion
    • discovering and practicing the various aspects of servant leadership and collaboration
    • developing a global perspective and a commitment to environmental stewardship
    • intellectual curiosity
    • critical and creative thinking and communication that utilizes analysis, imagination, synthesis, and innovation
    • diligence and persistencemastering fundamental bodies of knowledge

    Profile last updated: 03/27/2013

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