Lake Ridge 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 Founded in 1831, The Grand River Academy is a boy’s boarding school with a proven program for success. Through daily help sessions, supervised evening study, and afternoon sports and activities, students gain self-discipline and a renewed interest in academics. The curriculum is college-preparatory and in order to graduate, college acceptance is a requirement. Students benefit from personal interaction with their teachers, which is made possible by enrolling less than 120 students and an average class size of seven students. FACILITIES Students have access to a weight room, a basketball court, an indoor batting cage, an updated fitness room, a library, and a lecture center. At the Student Center students can get snacks at Andy’s Café, play ping pong, shuffleboard, play music in the music room, billiards, and more. SPORTS AND ARTS What makes Grand River Academy’s sports teams special is their no-cut policy. They will find a spot for anyone who would like to participate. For students looking to explore their creativity, Grand River has a distinct arts program with courses like videography, web design and ceramics. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Grand River has four dorms that can house their entire student population on campus. Each dormitory has a large common room where students can relax or watch TV. Dorm parents live in apartments attached to the dorms. It is common for dorm parents to celebrate birthdays with students, have dorm parties, game nights, and other activities.

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1950, Bishop Rosecrans High School is a private Catholic high school committed to providing a challenging curriculum in a small setting where students get individual attention and support. Bishop Rosecrans High School offers four academic tracks: General Studies, College Prep, Advanced College Prep and Honors programs that have been proven effective. Students consistently score high on all Ohio standardized tests and 100% of graduates go on to attend college and university. FACILITIES The high school sits on a two acre campus across the street from the city of Zanesville’s Pioneer Park. Their outstanding facilities include a gymnasium, swimming pool and outdoor athletic fields. SPORTS AND ARTS Bishop Rosecrans High School has a strong athletic program, with multiple sports making appearances in championships or playoffs. The girls’ basketball team won the league championships in 2013 and the football team made it to the playoffs in 2012. International students can participate in art courses or extracurricular activities. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Bishop Rosecrans High School is located in Zanesville; about 1 hour East of Columbus, Ohio. It is a city of 25,586 residents but also home to some of America’s most famous companies, so it has plenty to offer international students. Students can enjoy galleries, theaters and the downtown area offers shopping and restaurants.