The Marvelwood School

476 Skiff Mountain Rd, PO Box 3001, Kent, CT, 06757-0675
Tel: (860)927-0047
Grades: 9 - 12 | 171 students
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A Marvelwood education is characterized by intensive personal attention to the individual student. We are passionate about providing an educational environment which nurtures academic and personal growth and awakens the potential that resides in each of our students. A small, coeducational boarding and day school located just 2 hours from New York City in beautiful Kent, Connecticut, Marvelwood strives always to be a place where each child is known, valued, and treated with respect. Honors and Advanced Placement courses, English as a foreign language, private Strategies and math tutorial programs, and a dedication to experiential education enable Marvelwood to serve a diverse student body with a wide range of learning styles. Our experienced and dedicated faculty is committed to each student's success and delivers a superior educational program, attuned to individual strengths and weaknesses. Nonacademic programs including weekly community service, visual and performing arts electives, an impressive slate of interscholastic and noncompetitive sports offerings, and a variety of leadership opportunities increase the potential for engagement and success outside the classroom. In every way, the structure of the School is thoughtfully designed to support college-bound students in their efforts to achieve positive intellectual, social, personal, and moral growth.

School Overview:
The Marvelwood School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1956
Student Body
Total Students 171 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 42%
Average Class Size 8 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus BC AP CalculusAB
AP Chemistry AP European History
AP Microeconomics AP Statistics
AP U.S. History
Average SAT score 470
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki pants and jacket)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $46,500
Tuition Notes Day tuition $30000
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $21,000
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Katherine Almquist
Admissions Associate Caitlin Lynch
Sports
Total Sports Offered 20 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Freestyle Skiing
Golf Lacrosse
Mountain Biking Mountaineering
Nordic Skiing Rock Climbing
Snowboarding Soccer
Softball Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Weightlifting Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Admissions tour guide Chorus and A cappella
Community service Cultural and Social Awareness Club
Dance Literary Magazine
Marvelwood Players Music
Peer Mediation Women of Marvelwood
Yearbook

School Notes:

  • The Marvelwood Summer Program, July 3-July 31, 2011Featuring classes for credit or enrichment, SAT and TOEFL preparation, ESL, and a Leadership Seminar. The four week Marvelwood Summer Program recognizes each student walks a unique path towards success, and one that is not always easily recognized in traditional teaching environments. Small classes, experienced faculty and a dedication to each student's individual success distinguish Marvelwood's Summer Program and provide a solid foundation for academic success. The Leadership Seminar features rock climbing, white water canoeing and kayaking, hiking, and peer mediation. English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Program August 1-14, 2010 An intensive two-week English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Program for international students, open to any student entering grades 8-12 in an American school for the 2010-2011 academic year. This program immerses students in the English language and culture, and prepares them for their studies in the United States. The ELL Summer Program reflects the Marvelwood mission: to provide each student with a unique and creative educational experience that fits his or her own learning style. This "seminar" style of learning is supported by three classes through the day, two in the morning and one after lunch. Classes are offered at both the beginner and intermediate levels, and focus on hands-on learning and group interaction, with supplemental text and computer work. Afternoons incorporate interactive programs including art classes, outdoor sports and activities, small field trips, and visits to local historical and cultural landmarks to help students learn English "on the fly." At the end of the program, a written summary of the each student's performance and progress is provided, and can be sent to their next educational destination.

    • Profile last updated: 07/11/2011

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The Marvelwood School
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Gr. 6-12 | 6.8 mi. away
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Gr. PK-8 | 8.4 mi. away
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