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The Marvelwood School

476 Skiff Mountain Rd, PO Box 3001, Kent, CT, 06757-0675 -

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

	The Marvelwood School
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools National Independent Private Schools Association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year	Yes
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded	1956
County	Litchfield County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	164 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	23%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 29 students
	Grade 10 - 45 students
	Grade 11 - 47 students
	Grade 12 - 43 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	42%
Average Class Size	8
Number of AP Courses	7
	Advanced Courses
	AP U.S. History	AP Statistics
	AP Microeconomics	AP European History
	AP Chemistry	AP CalculusAB
	AP Calculus BC
Average SAT score	470
	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	n/a	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$43,000
Tuition Notes	Day tuition $26,500
% on Financial Aid	28%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$15,000
Acceptance Rate	80%
Head of School	Scott Pottbecker
Admissions Director	Katherine Almquist
Admissions Associate	Caitlin Lynch
Sport
Total Sports Offered	20
	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	Volley Ball
	Weightlifting	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	11
	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 5-August 1, 2009 Featuring 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 2-August 15, 2009. 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 2009 – 2010 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: 07/10/2009

In the News:

Silent auction at library (The Register Citizen)
posted on June 5, 2009 at 05:54:25 am
KENT — A children’s birthday party at Kent Kitchen Works, an original landscape oil painting by Bob Lenz and an overnight stay at the Newport Marriott are among the growing list of silent auction items for the fifth annual Kent Library Association Garden Party.
Kent Players to Make 'Waves' (Litchfield County Times)
posted on May 28, 2009 at 09:58:51 pm
KENT-Long before iPods and the Internet there was the radio. Families would sit close, listen to the raspy sound and be transported to another world, far from the farms or small communities that were their homes.
Wooster lacrosse goalie earns New England honor (The News-Times)
posted on May 18, 2009 at 12:38:01 am
Wooster School lacrosse star Kyle Scheine was named the New England Prep School Division III Goalie of the Year for his efforts this past spring. On Sunday, Scheine made eight saves in the New England Prep School Division III All-Star Game, held at the Marvelwood School in Kent.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06757)	School Zip (06757)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	2,230 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	43%	41%
Population Average Age	43 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$52,028	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	49 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	71% / 29%	64% / 36%