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College Preparatory Boarding School in Massachusetts

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Berkshire School:
Berkshire College is a co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12 in Sheffield, New Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts (New England). At Berkshire, we offer a first-rate academic program, distinctive opportunities in the arts, and excellent athletics. We provide an exceptional college preparatory curriculum with PSAT, SAT and ACT as well as AP offerings in all disciplines. It is what happens at the periphery of this exceptional core that sets a school apart.

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Mission:

Photo of College Preparatory Boarding School in MassachusettsThe mission of Berkshire School is to provide young men and women with the intellectual and moral foundations and the leadership skills that will enable them to flourish as members of a family and a community as they confront the challenges of college and beyond.

About Berkshire:
As part of the Berkshire Model, learning for the 21st century, we offer our students an advanced math/science research program, the Center for Sustainability with outdoor education, pro vita courses on topics of interest, and the Center for Writing and Critical Thinking.

Berkshire School is a community that values accountability, responsibility, and respect. With our solid foundation in academics, students also gain confidence and respect living in a nurturing and caring atmosphere within one of our ten dormitories.

School Motto:
Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus, "Learning not just for school but for life."

Student Life:

In this small, tight-knit community it is not uncommon to find friends from all walks of life, from all grades, and from around the world. Days are full and busy: classes from 8 a.m. until 2:45 p.m., an athletic or art commitment in the afternoon, dinner, study hall and then, to bed!

But each day brings with it an extraordinary number of opportunities. The opportunity to take Chinese, to take photographs, to take a slap shot from the point. Quite simply, each day offers another safe chance to take a risk, to grow, and to learn -- and another opportunity to succeed.

Boarding Programs for Boys & Girls in Grades 9-12:
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, fine arts, history, languages, mathematics and science
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Pro Vita Courses for Topics of Interest
- Advanced Math/Science Research Program
- Center for Writing and Critical Thinking
- Center for Sustainability with Environmental Education

Dormitory Life:

Image of College Preparatory Boarding School in MassachusettsBerkshire School is a community that values accountability, responsibility, and respect. With our solid foundation in academics, students also gain confidence and respect living in a nurturing and caring atmosphere within one of our ten dormitories.

All of our dormitories feature vertical housing, or students of all ages and grades; freshman through seniors. Our seniors are called upon to be leaders and role models in each dormitory.

Clubs and Activities:
Students also can participate year-round in any of the following clubs and activities-a great way to have fun and build a college resume at the same time.

Some popular clubs include:
- The Fly Fishing Club
- Speech & Debate
- The Trail (yearbook)
- The Peer Mentor Group
- Rhythm 'N Berkshire (R 'N B)
- Jewish Student Union
- CHOICE (Creating Healthy Options In a Caring Environment)
- Amnesty International
- Chinese Club
- Spanish Club
- Diversity Club
- Black Rock Environmental Association
- The Inklings (writing club)
- Student Investment Club

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Address: Sheffield, 245 North Undermountain Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts , USA
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- 6-12th Grade Day programs

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Courses & features include:
- English
- English As A Second Language (ESL)
- British Literature
- American Literature
- History
- AP Modern European History
- U.S. History
- Math
- Science
- World languages
- Athletics
- Arts
- Clubs
- Student government
- Advanced Placement courses...
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Vermont Academy
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Located in Saxtons River in Windham County VT, Vermont Academy is a private, co-educational, college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, for Grades 9-12 and post graduate. We are one hr and thirty minutes from Hartford, CT and two and a half hrs from New York.

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- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, social studies, foreign languages, visual and performing arts

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New Hampton School
Courses / Programs
New Hampton School is an independent boarding and day school serving boys and girls in grades 9-12 and at postgraduate level. We are located in the center of the small village of New Hampton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, 100 miles north of Boston.

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- International Baccalaureate Program
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- Key Subjects include English, history, mathematics, science, visual and performing arts, world languages, athletics
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- Exchange Trips to China
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