Erie First Christian Academy

SCHOOL PROFILE The Phelps School, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a private, nonsectarian boarding and day school for boys in grades six through 12 and a postgraduate year. Founded in 1946, The Phelps School is committed to providing a highly customized educational experience that empowers each student. The school serves a diverse population of approximately 110 students annually, of which 25 percent are international students. FACILITIES The campus is conveniently laid out with classrooms, dormitories and the dining hall all just a short walk from each other. There are many facilities for sports, including soccer and lacrosse fields, four all-weather tennis courts, a track, a basketball court, a fitness room, wrestling room, weight room, volleyball courts, and a roller hockey rink. SPORTS AND ARTS The athletic program gives every student a chance to participate on a sports team –developing physical fitness as well as team and leadership skills. The arts program has unique opportunities including, culinary arts, film appreciation and web design. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students at Phelps enjoy a relaxed and comfortable residential life in one of seven dormitories located on campus. Members of the staff and faculty serve as live-in house parents, with older students assisting as proctors. Students’ schedules are structured throughout the evening with assigned study periods monitored by teachers.

SCHOOL PROFILE Located near the historic city of Philadelphia, The Perkiomen School’s competitive academic curriculum features more than 30 AP options, fields of study in entrepreneurship and medical/veterinary, and a partnership with Penn State’s entrepreneurship faculty. FACILITIES Perkiomen’s versatile new Entrepreneurship Institute features a full suite of rapid prototyping equipment, a wide array of technology, the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, and various creativity and innovation labs. Additionally, the campus houses science labs, a music studio, a gym, an indoor swimming pool, and several athletic facilities. SPORTS AND ARTS Perkiomen athletes have various varsity and junior varsity sports to choose from, including year-round badminton, boxing, and strength & conditioning as well as an extremely competitive award-winning basketball program. Perkiomen artists have access to a one-on-one portfolio building with faculty members, as well as a wide array of art courses such as American music, performance and public speaking, and rock band. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students live in one of six traditional college-style and cottage-style dormitories on campus. The school organizes frequent weekend trips such as skiing, college fairs, and Broadway shows. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.perkiomen.org/">The Perkiomen School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.pennsburg.us/">Pennsburg, Pennsylvania</a>

Founded in 1853 Grier School is a girls’ boarding school that provides young women with a well-rounded education in a safe setting. Students at Grier explore their passions and discover new interests in academics, arts and athletics. Students are challenged in a variety of ways, but will find that support is always there. Learning how to think, listen, communicate with others and make decisions, students enjoy personal growth in the company of other young people and faculty members whose influence on the student will last a lifetime. Facilities Nine new buildings have been added to the campus since 2000 including three dormitories and facilities for the arts, music, science, dance and horseback riding. The facilities also include a gymnasium, studio spaces, soccer and tennis fields, and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Sports and Arts Grier offers many sports that encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for students to gain confidence and relaxation. These sports include: Karate/Self-Defense, Yoga, Boot Camp, and Horseback Riding. Grier also offers an abundance of studio art classes taught by practicing artists and designed around the Elements and Principles of Design. Dormitories and Student Life The majority of dorm rooms at Grier are double rooms with an adjoining bathroom including a toilet, sink and shower. Rooms are furnished with closets, twin beds, desks and chests of drawers. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.grier.org/">Grier School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="http://www.tyroneboropa.com/">Tyrone, Pennsylvania</a>