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Boarding School for Troubled Boys in Missouri

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Runnymede School for Boys:
Runnymede School is a Christian year-round boarding school in rural Missouri for boys (ages 9-16) having behavioral, academic and emotional problems.

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Year-Long Boarding School Program for Boys Ages 9-16:
Individualized intruction in all core classes plus many extra classes unique to Runnymede School. Each student receives an indiviualized curriculum according to his needs. Many students enroll mid-school year so this enables us to offer some continuity.

We offer basic core classes such as math, history, english and science. In addition, we offer courses that are unique to Runnymede School and reinforce our 3 fold mission.

These classes include but are not limited to physical education, music, church history, latin, agriculture, wood shop, horticulture, biblical economics, small business basics, basic auto, bible.

Each student will receive a personal curriculum upon enrollment. Most coursework is designed in a tutorial fashion and students are encouraged to work at a faster pace than a typical school. Traditional teacher led courses are also offered.

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Address: 1211 E Dade 132, Walnut Grove, Missouri, 65770, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-08-12 were from:

Branson Missouti; and more.
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