Léman Manhattan Preparatory School

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1867, The Storm King School (SKS) is a private, independent, college pre- paratory boarding school. Located at the peak of Storm King Mountain in the Hudson River Valley, SKS is just about an hour north of New York City. The diverse college pre- paratory curriculum (including at least one Advanced Placement course in every core subject area) seeks to stimulate and engage the students’ individualized attention and a supportive learning environment. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/If-jPNA81jo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> FACILITIES The large campus features three classroom buildings, 230- seat professional theater, ob- servatory with Newtonian telescope, fully equipped science labs, access to 3,800 acre Black Rock Forest Consortium, a gymnasium, five tennis courts, brand new sports field, a ceramics studio, a greenhouse, private music practice rooms, a music recording studio, and student center. SPORTS AND ARTS Personal growth is encouraged through championship athletics (19 sports teams and clubs) and a superb arts program including performing, visual, digital, and fine arts. The soccer program has been particularly successful for both the girls and boy’s teams. Six SKS teams (soccer, cross-country running, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, wrestling) won HVAL championships in recent years, plus the sportsmanship award, and the boys basketball team even won the New England Prep School Athletic Championship. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE The Storm King School students live in single sex, spacious dormitories where two students share each room. A limited number of single rooms are available. Each dormitory is supervised by a knowledgeable staff of caring dorm parents. Visit School Site: <a href="https://sks.org/">The Storm King School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.cornwall-on-hudson.org/">Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Established in 1796, Oakwood Friends School in New York State is the state’s oldest coed boarding school with an exceptionally low teacher to student ratio of 1:4. Oakwood is a Quaker school, promoting the values of peace, integrity, equality, community, and simplicity. Many students pursue careers in business or the sciences after completing the school’s comprehensive STEM program, while others develop their musical abilities through its partnership with Marist College. FACILITIES Oakwood Friends’ 63-acre campus features an art studio, a ceramics studio, a black-box theater, a film photography studio and dark room, a full-size gymnasium, tennis courts, and a sports field. A two-acre solar field provides 100% of electricity used by the school, and a student-run greenhouse provides the dining hall’s produce. SPORTS AND ARTS All students participate in one team sport and one life sport per academic year. Students can choose from options such as soccer, ultimate Frisbee, martial arts, and gardening. Oakwood students can participate in a variety of creative arts opportunities such as theater productions, art classes, and bands. The school’s music partnership with Marist College allows students to prepare for a future musical career. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Dutchess Outreach recognized Oakwood for exemplary service to the local community with the 2018 Community Award. Alumni of Oakwood include former US Poet Laureate Mark Strand and women’s rights activist Lucretia Mott. The school’s Humanities Department chair, Stephen Miller, was recognized for outstanding teaching with PLATO’s Kinsley Award for K-12 philosophy teachers. He also received APPE’s award for Best Formal Paper on Pre-College Ethics. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Students live in double rooms with access to laundry, kitchens, and lounges. Students regularly travel off-campus to destinations such as restaurants and sporting events. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.oakwoodfriends.org/">Oakwood Friends School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://cityofpoughkeepsie.com">Poughkeepsie, New York</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE The Village School is located in sunny Houston, Texas, just 20 minutes from the city’s downtown area. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, an optional entrepreneurship diploma, a fine arts collaboration with the Juilliard School, and a comprehensive STEAM program in collaboration with MIT; students in the program visit MIT annually. FACILITIES The Village School is situated on 28 acres in West Houston. The campus has athletic facilities that include a turf field for football, soccer and lacrosse, a competition track, and tennis courts that are some of the best in the nation. Brand new facilities include an aquatic center, an additional athletic center, a weight room and a dormitory. SPORTS AND ARTS The Village School’s competitive sports teams include options such as American football, golf, and lacrosse. In collaboration with The Juilliard School, the fine arts program’s unique curriculum prepares students for higher education in the arts. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students live in brand new on-campus dormitories with four-bedroom suites and study areas. The school is known for its annual class trips, including a freshman retreat, a service-focused, cultural and educational trip sophomore year, an IB-focused science trip junior year, and a senior retreat. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/houston/village-school">The Village School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.houstontx.gov/">Houston, Texas</a>