One of the premier boys schools in the nation, McCallie has provided rigorous college preparation in a Christian context since 1905. McCallie is an achievement-oriented community that encourages boys to strive toward academic excellence and commit to a student-administered honor system. McCallie offers a coordinate program with Girls Preparatory School, AP courses in all disciplines, an extensive weekend activities program, 14 competitive varsity sports, and 39 different intramural tournaments... Featured: McCallie School
 
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The Williston Northampton School
19 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, MA 01027 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (413) 529-3241

"Williston is an exceptionally well-balanced educational community in the Five College-Amherst, Smith, Mt. Holyoke, Hampshire & UMASS-area of Western Massachusetts. Our academic program will provide you every opportunity to challenge yourself, develop new interests and encounter traditional subject matter taught in innovative ways. The school integrates a core college preparatory curriculum with exciting electives and a unique relationship with the Five Colleges while all classes emphasize mastery of language, clarity of thought and academic integrity..."
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 7-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1841 1900
Campus Size 125 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 460 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 15% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 60% 70%
Average SAT Score 1757 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Bi-Monthly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 13 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 75% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $42 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,000 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $29,500 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 43% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $27,800 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 57% -
Acceptance Rate 43% 60%
Director of Admissions Ann C. Pickrell
Associate Director of Admissions Jeff Pilgrim
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14


BC & Multivariable CalculusAP United States History
AP StatisticsAP Spanish Language
AP PsychologyAP Physics
AP MicroeconomicsAP Latin: Vergil
AP Latin LiteratureAP French Language
AP English LiteratureAP English Language
AP Comparative Government & PoliticsAP Chemistry
AP Calculus ABAP Biology
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 20 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryDiving
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water PoloWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 46 23
 
 
Activities ClubAmnesty International
Amnesty InternationalAnime
ARETE (senior tutors)As Schools Match Wits Team
Book ClubChamber Orchestra
Classical Civilizations ClubCommunity Service
Community ServiceCooking Club
Cum Laude SocietyDJ Club
Film ClubFOCUS
French ClubGay/Straight Alliance
Gold KeyGuerilla Book Club
Habitat for HumanityHeifer Project International
Improv ClubInternational Club
Janus (literary magazine)Jazz Band
Literary ClubModel United Nations
Outdoor ClubPeer Educators
Philosophy ClubPolitical Forum
RugbyS.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving)
Snowboarding ClubSpanish Club
String EnsembleStudent Alumni Association
T.R.I.B.E.The Log (Yearbook)
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2004-2008
Boston University
14
Northeastern University
13
George Washington University
12
University of Vermont
10
New York University-Tisch
9
Smith College
9
Wesleyan University
9
Hobart & William Smith College
8
Colby College
7
Union College
7
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Members of the Class of 2008 were accepted at 46 of Barron's 75 Most Competitive colleges & universities in the country.
  • Offers a unique program: The Writer's Workshop series. In its eleventh year, the fall 2008 series will feature Gregory Magurie ("Wicked") and Sue Miller ("The Good Mother").Previous speakers include Pulitizer Prize winners Richard Russo and James Tate, writers Arthur Golden, Anita Shreve, Augusten Burroughs, Curtis Sittenfeld, Jodi Picoult, and screenwriter Chic Eglee'70.
  • New Ninth Grade Program designed to ease the transition from middle school to secondary school and to build camaraderie in the entering class.
  • New Ninth Grade boys dorm opening in September 2008 featuring geothermal wells for heating and cooling.
  • Completed sucessful $36 million dollar Campaign for Legacy & Vision in June 2008 raising funds for endowment, faculty support,& financial aid.
  • Recent Film Festival attracted entires from over fifty public and private schools in New England.
  • School accreditations: NEASC
  • Profile last updated: 08/12/2008
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