The Pathfinder School
School Notes Overview:
Our mission is to discover and develop each student's individual abilities by investing in a community of families and teachers in which serious study flourishes alongside creativity, responsibility and enthusiasm. At Pathfinder, children feel safe to be themselves, think independently, work cooperatively, become avid learners and strive to make a difference in the lives of others....
School Overview:
The Pathfinder School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | ||
| School Membership(s) |
State or regional independent school association National Association of Independent Schools Independent Schools Association of the Central States |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1972 | ||
| County | Leelanau County, MI | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 131 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 21% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 22 students | |||
| Kind - 12 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 9 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,999 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 40% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Karl Sikkenga | ||
| Admissions Director | Leisa Eckerle Hankins | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 4 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Drumming Program | Girl Scouts | ||
| Odyssey of the Mind | String Program | ||
School Notes:
- Our mission is to discover and develop each student's individual abilities by investing in a community of families and teachers in which serious study flourishes alongside creativity, responsibility and enthusiasm. At Pathfinder, children feel safe to be themselves, think independently, work cooperatively, become avid learners and strive to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- TSO auditions for multi-age groups slated (Grand Traverse Herald)
posted on September 14, 2009 at 11:39:41 am
TRAVERSE CITY -- Challenging musicians ages 8-80, the Traverse Symphony Orchestra's Civic String Ensembles launch their second seasons next week. - G-L apparently tops S-B in enrollment (Leelanau Enterprise)
posted on September 9, 2009 at 05:44:56 pm
For the first time in at least 30 years, it appears Suttons Bay will no longer be the largest school district in the county. And families like the Daiggers of Benzie County are one of the reasons why Suttons Bay is apparently being passed by Glen Lake read more - Horse Soldiers: Traverse City Author Discusses New Best-Seller (9&10 News Cadillac)
posted on May 28, 2009 at 09:43:37 pm
It's only been out a few weeks, but "Horse Soldiers" is already climbing the New York Times Bestseller List. It was written by Traverse City author, Doug Stanton. - Local author to appear at Opera House (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
posted on May 28, 2009 at 11:16:26 am
Local author Doug Stanton will discuss his latest book, "Horse Soldiers," tonight at the City Opera House, accompanied by a U.S. Army Special Forces colonel featured in the work. Tickets still are available. - Doug Stanton's Afghan Adventure (Northern Express)
posted on May 26, 2009 at 02:53:51 pm
After nearly a month on the road promoting his new book Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan, bestselling author Doug Stanton returns to his native Traverse City to conclude his nationwide book tour.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49684) | School Zip (49684) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 34,987 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $44,677 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 31 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 71% / 29% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Immaculate Conception Elementary School - 242 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Holy Angels Elementary School - n/a - 3.4 mi. away - view location
- Trinity Lutheran School - 134 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- Alphabet Soup Pre-school & Day - 55 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Childrens House - 248 students - 4.7 mi. away - view location
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