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State
Connecticut
Number of Students
130
SAT Average
1660
Grades
7-12 PG
State
Connecticut
Number of Students
130
SAT Average
1660
Grades
7-12 PG
St. Thomas More School
Private Boarding School – Oakdale , Connecticut
St. Thomas More School is a fully accredited college preparatory school for boys with a structured, disciplined approach to learning. Small class sizes allow students to benefit from individual attention from devoted teachers. St. Thomas More School’s unique approach to teaching encourages students to ask questions, improve study techniques, habits and develop time management skills.
FACILITIESOpened in 1962, St. Thomas More School’s 100-acre campus is situated on the tranquil shores of Gardner Lake, the largest natural lake in Connecticut, in the town of Oakdale.
The facilities include three dormitories, teaching buildings, a library, chapel, gym, beach, boathouse and dock, athletic fields, and a track.
The facilities include three dormitories, teaching buildings, a library, chapel, gym, beach, boathouse and dock, athletic fields, and a track.
SPORTS AND ARTS
The St. Thomas More School athletic department offers unique opportunities such as judo, and cycling. St. Thomas More alumni, Andre Drummond, is now playing for the
Detroit Pistons in the NBA. St. Thomas More encourages students to take part in fine arts whether they takes classes or join after school activities. They can get involved by joining courses like art appreciation and studio art.
The St. Thomas More School athletic department offers unique opportunities such as judo, and cycling. St. Thomas More alumni, Andre Drummond, is now playing for the
Detroit Pistons in the NBA. St. Thomas More encourages students to take part in fine arts whether they takes classes or join after school activities. They can get involved by joining courses like art appreciation and studio art.
DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE
The campus has three large, two-story, dormitories. Students are assigned rooms based on age and grade level. In the majority of dorms, two students share a room. Each dorm
floor has a student lounge where students can relax, make food and watch television during their free time. Dorm parents oversee dorm activities, residential life curriculum
and serve as adult mentors and are available to the students during the nighttime hours. More than 95% of staff live on campus and are there to aid students.
The campus has three large, two-story, dormitories. Students are assigned rooms based on age and grade level. In the majority of dorms, two students share a room. Each dorm
floor has a student lounge where students can relax, make food and watch television during their free time. Dorm parents oversee dorm activities, residential life curriculum
and serve as adult mentors and are available to the students during the nighttime hours. More than 95% of staff live on campus and are there to aid students.
Location:
The safe rural town of Oakdale is about 45 minutes southeast of Hartford.
Area Population: 19,505
Town Website: Town of Oakdale / Montville
Dates:
Estimated Start Date: Late August
Estimated Fall End: Mid-January
Estimated Spring Start: Mid-January
Estimated End Date: Early June
Note on AP Courses
Conducts AP testing every spring. St. Thomas More's courses in Physics, Calculus, Chemistry and US History properly prepare students to take the AP exam. Many students take the AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus and AP US History exams.
Other Services Offered:
- Academic progress reports
- Airport transfer service
- Assistance in acquiring books and material
- Help with holiday accommodation
- Help with travel services during holidays
- Orientation service upon arrival
- Social progress report
School Facts
Year Founded
1962
Student Population
All Boys School
Number of Students
130
Grades
7-12 PG
Teacher/Student Ratio
1:6
Average Class Size
12
ESL Programs
Yes
IB Programs
No
Offer Diploma
Yes
School Uniform
Yes
Campus Size
100 Acres
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
SAT Average
1660
Foreign Languages
- Spanish
University Acceptance Rate
100%
Arts
- Advanced Studio Art
- Art Appreciation
- Studio Art
AP Courses
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Football
- Golf
- Judo
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs (Vary by Year)
- Art
- Cycling
- French
School Location
Partial List of College and University Acceptances
Boston University, Brown University, Colorado State University, Georgetown University, Drexel University, Harvard University, Indiana University Bloomington, John Hopkins
University, Marquette University, Michigan State University, New York University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University, Purdue University, University of California, University of Colorado, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Texas, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, Yale University
University Acceptance Rate:
100%
Closest International and Local Airports: Bradley International Airport (BDL)
For Details Visit Website: St. Thomas More School
