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Golden Tree Academy |
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| School Notes Overview: |
Golden Tree Academy is a developing junior day and boarding school meeting the needs of the unique academic, social, and emotional characteristics associated with bright and gifted students. Our small school environment, outstanding college preparatory curriculum, and exciting electives specially designed for our students ensures that your child is given every opportunity to develop to his or her own full potential.
NOTE: School is in development stages. The location is pending - current facilities being considered include locations in Western Pennsylvania and the Raleigh-Durham area - although other locations are possible. The Academy hopes to be operational by Fall 2010 or 2011. Values on this page are estimates.
Please see school website at http://www.goldentree.org for the most complete and current information.
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| School Focus |
Junior Boarding School |
| Grades (Boarding) |
Grades
2-8 |
| Grades (Day) |
Grades
K-8 |
| School Type |
Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students |
Yes |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
| Average Class Size |
6 |
| Teacher : Student ratio |
1:5 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered |
n/a |
| ESL Courses Offered |
No |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
n/a |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
n/a |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$40,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$22,000 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding |
$37,500 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid |
5% |
| Average financial aid grant |
$
500 |
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| Application Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate |
50% |
| Director of Admissions |
Bryan Evans |
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Golden Tree Academy will offer the following:
Enriched, pre-college preparatory curriculum, including honors level courses
High academic expectations for all students
Small classes in a small school environment
Individual attention and individualized programs
Support for students with unique learning abilities
Developmentally appropriate and flexible scheduling
Cohesive social, life, and executive functioning skills development
Faculty trained in the unique developmental characteristics of elementary, intermediate, and middle school aged children
Full time house parents
Outdoor education
Fun weekend activities
Golden Tree Academy is led by a dedicated staff with extensive experience in boarding schools, day schools, and schools for the gifted.
Students enrolling in the charter class will have many unique opportunities, including shaping the school culture, naming school facilities, and playing a vital part in developing the overall boarding program.
Profile last updated: 08/31/2008
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