Woodstock Academy

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1842, St. Johnsbury Academy offers over 200 courses, including more than 30 AP classes and the AP Capstone Diploma program, seven engineering and robotics courses, and four foreign languages. A National Blue Ribbon School, St. Johnsbury also has an extensive ESL program, a biomedical and health sciences certificate, and dual enrollment partnership with Southern New Hampshire University and Colby-Sawyer College. FACILITIES St. Johnsbury Academy’s village-style campus is situated in a traditional small New England town. The campus features a photography studio, music performance studios, a 250-seat black box theater, a 20,000-volume library, an indoor pool, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, and many more professional-quality facilities and amenities. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can choose from dozens of interscholastic sports teams including skiing, ice hockey, and ultimate Frisbee. Recently, athletes have taken home state championships in field hockey, indoor track, boys and girls basketball, and boys alpine skiing. Students can choose from over 40 unique art courses such as clay, stagecraft, and fashion design. Many students win the State and National Scholastic Art Award each year. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS St. Johnsbury has received the Blue Ribbon School award, had two National Merit Finalists and 59 Scholastic Art Awards in 2019, and placed first in the 2019 Catamount Arts 48 Hour Film Slam. The 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Faculty members reside in each dorm, and each student is assigned a dorm parent who acts as the student’s mentor and communicates regularly with the student’s family. Students choose activities for the school to plan, such as concerts and wilderness excursions. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.stjacademy.org/">St. Johnsbury Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/">St. Johnsbury Academy</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Rockford Christian High School is a private, non-denominational Christian day school that welcomes a select group of international students to board on campus every year. The school offers a wide variety of classes including 22 Advanced Placement courses, CAD Programming, graphic design, robotics, and a comprehensive STEAM curriculum. FACILITIES The campus covers 35 acres and features facilities such as advanced technology classrooms, computer labs, science labs, and a stadium. There is also an advanced art laboratory for graphic design and LEED-certified Science and Technology Center. SPORTS AND ARTS Students are always encouraged to participate in sports teams and clubs like swimming, soccer, and even bass fishing. Rockford Christian High School’s fine arts faculty is comprised of professional artists and musicians that help students put on programs and concerts throughout the year. There is even an annual trip where students go on a week-long tour to perform at destinations such as Nashville and Disney World. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE The residence halls at Rockford Christian High School provide students with independence in a safe, supervised environment. Outside of the classroom, students have the opportunity to go on weekend trips to engage in activities such as dining, shopping, sporting events, and movie theaters. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Rockford (also known as Forest City) offers lots of great things to do and see like museums, gardens, and shopping. The city has a wonderful mixture of natural beauty and an urban vibe. Visit School Site: <a href="http://www.rockfordchristian.org/">Rockford Christian High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.gorockford.com/">Rockford, Illinois</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE St. Thomas More School, situated on Connecticut's largest natural lake, has a strong basketball program and small clas sizes that ensure individualized attention. FACILITIES Opened in 1962, St. Thomas More's 100-acre lakefront campus features a boathouse with a dock, athletic fields, a track, a brand new wrestling room, three dormitories, an art studio, and a chapel. St. Thomas More's campus also includes a state of the art Language lab, a new main academic building, newly renovated student lounges, and a new Chemistry lab. SPORTS AND ARTS St. Thomas More offers traditional athletics as well as a successful E Sports program. The school has a particularly strong basketball program; 2016 NBA All-Star Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons graduated from St. Thomas More in 2011. Students can choose from art courses such as AP Studio Art, photography, and ceramics. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Students live in one of three on-campus dormitories along with the 95% of staff who live on campus. Dormitories feature kitchens and lounge rooms with televisions. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.stmct.org/">St. Thomas More School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.townofmontville.org/">Montville, Connecticut</a>