Grier School
Tyrone, Pennsylvania
Grier is a private school offering a well-balanced educational program for girls in grades 6 through 12. At Grier, the educational experience incorporates the academics, athletics and the arts in a way that permits students to explore their passions and discover new interests. Students will be challenged in a variety of ways, but will find that support is always there for the student from peers and faculty. Students will learn how to think, listen, communicate with others and make decisions. Best of all, this personal growth will take place in the company of other young people and faculty members whose influence on the student will last a lifetime.
Dormitories and Student Residences
The majority of rooms at Grier are double rooms, with an adjoining bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Rooms are furnished with two closets, a set of twin beds, window shades, two desks built to accommodate computers, and two chests of drawers. The student must supply any additional furnishings, such as rugs, curtains, desk lamps, fans, hangers.
Location
The school is located 2 1/2 miles SOUTH of Tyrone, Pennsylvania. Area population 5,528.
Town website: www.tyronepa.com
Dates
Estimated Start Date: Mid September
Estimated End Date: June
Arts
Portfolio, Watercolor/Painting, Graphic Arts, Fabric Arts/Batik, Printmaking, Photography I, II, and II/Advanced Photography, Ceramics/Pottery Wheel, Metals/Jewelry, Stagecraft/Sculpture and Costume Design.
| Student Population: | Grades: | ESL Programs: |
|---|---|---|
| All-girls | 7-12 | Yes |
| School Uniform | Teacher/Student Ratio: | Number of Students: |
|---|---|---|
| No | 1:6 | 263 |
Foreign Languages:
AP Courses:
- Art History
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- English Language
- Environmental Science
- History
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Physics
- Portfolio
- Statistics
Sports:
- Aerobics
- Aqua-aerobics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Hiking
- Kick-Boxing
- Ping Pong
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Yoga
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
Partial List of College and University Acceptances
- American University, Babson College, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Case Western Reserve University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Columbia College, Cornell University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Massachusetts, Northeastern University, Ohio State University, University of Arizona, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Purdue University, Rhode Island School of Design, Smith College, Virginia Tech, University of Texas
Closest International and Local Airports:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
