The Forman School

12 Norfolk Rd, Litchfield, CT, 06759-0675 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The FORMAN SCHOOL is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school for boarding and day students with identified learning differences. Based on his or her unique learning profile, Forman develops the whole student so that every graduate becomes an educated, confident, self-advocate throughout life....

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School Overview:

 
The Forman School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
National Independent Private Schools Association
National Association of Independent Schools
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Language-based, Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1930
County Litchfield County, CT
Student Body
Total Students 181 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color 7% 23%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 35 students
Grade 10 - 49 students
Grade 11 - 53 students
Grade 12 - 44 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 12
Number of AP Courses 8
Advanced Courses
Tropical Ecology SeminarPhysics
English SeminarCalculus
Advanced Portfolio Studies 
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
This School
(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $55,000
Tuition Notes Boarding fee for 2009-2010 is $55,000. Day Tuition for 2009-2010 is $45,000.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $18,000
Acceptance Rate 70%
Head of School Adam K. Man
Admissions Director Sara Lynn L. Renda
Admissions Associate Tom O'Dell
Sport
Total Sports Offered 20
 
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryDance
EquestrianFootball
GolfIce Hockey
KayakingLacrosse
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerTennis
Ultimate FrisbeeVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6
 
Extracurriculars
Community ServiceJazz Band
Outdoor LeadershipRock and Blues Band
Student GovernmentTheater Arts

School Notes:

  • College Preparatory
  • Co-ed
  • 9th - 12th grade
  • For students who learn differently
  • Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

In the News:

  • LOCAL NOTEBOOK: Forbes Flyers to host jump ropeworkshop (The Register Citizen)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:32:33 am
    The nationally-renowned Forbes Flyers will welcome jumpers from around the country this weekend to the Forman School in Litchfield for a workshop.
  • Soccer Team Honors Bus Driver Who Kept Them Safe (NBC Connecticut)
    posted on October 16, 2009 at 07:32:55 pm
    A school bus driver has been named as an honorary member of the JV soccer team at the Forman School in Litchfield. It was a way to honor him after keeping the team safe when a windstorm brought a tree limb down...
  • Litchfield County Comprehensive (The Register Citizen)
    posted on October 11, 2009 at 08:47:14 pm
    BARKHAMSTED The month of October will be an interesting time to be in Boohamsted (Barkhamsted) with many events to spark the interest in the community. Residents, area merchants and organizations are invited to create a display with a witch, ghost, scarecrow, other Halloween creature or a harvest display to celebrate Halloween during October. All would be eligible for an award.
  • School to hold open house (The Register Citizen)
    posted on October 9, 2009 at 06:32:04 am
    LITCHFIELD — The Forman School will host its annual Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call the admissions office at 860-567-1802 or send an email to admissions@formanschool.org to register. The Forman School is located at 12 Norfolk Road, Litchfield. Directions can be found at www.formanschool.org.
  • Three sent to hospital after tree strikes bus in Sharon (Connecticut Post)
    posted on October 9, 2009 at 03:37:52 am
    SHARON -- Three adults were sent to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a school bus carrying 22 passengers was struck by a tree that fell across Route 4 near Mitchell Town Road.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06759)
School Zip (06759)
(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate) 5,750 people 3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 53% 41%
Population Average Age 44 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $65,063 $56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.3 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 51 years old 48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 81% / 19% 64% / 36%

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