The Forman School

12 Norfolk Rd, Litchfield, CT, 06759-0675
Tel: (860)567-1802
Grades: 9 - 12 | 176 students
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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.

School Overview:
The Forman School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) New England Association of Schools and Colleges
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Language-based, ADD/ADHD
Year Founded 1930
Student Body
Total Students 176 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (CT School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 8 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Advanced Photography Advanced Studio Art
Advanced Videography Calculus I and II
Chemistry Economics
English History
Honors Algebra II Physics
Psychology Spanish
Thinking and Writing Tropical Ecology Seminar
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(blue blazer, khaki pants and/or skirts, white button down dress shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $61,700
Tuition Notes Boarding Tuition for 2012-2013 is $61,700. Day Tuition for 2012-2013 is $50,400.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $18,000
Admissions Director Sara Lynn Leavenworth
Admissions Associate Lindsey Rickard
Sports
Total Sports Offered 20 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Climbing
Cross Country Dance
Equestrian Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Kayaking Lacrosse
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Soccer Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Weightlifting Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Boat Building Community Service
Jazz Band Model UN
National Honor Society Outdoor Leadership
Over 25 student-run clubs Rock and Blues Band
Student Government Theater Arts
Yearbook

School Notes:

    • College Preparatory
    • Co-ed
    • 9th - 12th grade, PG year
    • For students who learn differently

    Profile last updated: 12/05/2012

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Nearby Schools:

The Forman School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Connecticut Junior Republic
Gr. 7-12 | 2.3 mi. away
Touchstone School
Gr. 8-12 | 2.3 mi. away
St Peter/st Francis School
Gr. K-9 | 4.5 mi. away
St. Peter/St. Francis School
Gr. PK-2 | 4.6 mi. away
Torrington Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 5.6 mi. away

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