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Troy, New York, USA view map All Girls, No Religious Affiliation
Our founder, Emma Hart Willard, challenged the barriers in American girls' education in 1814, and nearly 200 years later her spirit lives on in every Emma girl. Girls here find ways of belonging and interacting with the world that transcend race, religion, background, and culture. We say our girls are "cosmopolitan" in that they are truly comfortable anywhere.
For more information go to www.emmawillard.org or call 518-833-1320.
285 Pawling Avenue, Troy, New York, USA 12180 518-833-1300
Director of Admission: Rachel Connell Admissions Phone:518-833-1320Fax:518-833-1805 Email: admissions@emmawillard.org Website: www.emmawillard.org
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Summary: The curriculum reflects the school's pursuit of excellence, capitalizes on the strength of community and relationships, sustains a belief in the entrality of ethics in adolescent education, and honors the women's perspective. Emma offers a rigorous college preparatory program with AP and upper-level electives. The faculty intentionally limits the number of AP courses offered in order to provide girls with an array of equally rigorous electives. The school is divided into two semesters, and most students take five academic classes per term. Classes generally meet four times a week in blocks of 50 or 75 minutes. Core requirements for graduation include a minimum of 4 units of English; 3 of history, foreign language and math; and 2 of laboratory science and visual/performing arts. Ordinarily, a yearlong course equals one unit. All students are required to participate in a Service Program each year and must take physical education or its equivalent each semester in the 9th, 10th and 11th Grades. (Seniors must take at least 10 weeks.) The school's Practicum program offers students the opportunity to pursue internships in various academic, professional, artistic and athletic fields. The curriculum is complemented by the Serving and Shaping Her World Speakers Series, which invited accomplished and renowned experts in various fields to speak to the school. Letter grades are used with plus and minus notations to refine the passing grades of A, B, C and D. "NC" (no credit) represents a failing grade. We do not compute a class rank or a cumulative grade point average as part of a student's credentials. 9th Grade students receive a grade of "Pass" or "Fail" in each course during their first semester at Emma to allow them time to acclimate to the academic expectations of the school.
Department Director: John Ball
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 53
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Number of AP Courses Offered: 15
Summary: Emma is about purpose, not privilege. It’s about community. Emma is your home whether you’re a boarding or day student. The mix of boarding and day students is about 60/40 - and day students are welcome at all weekend activities. It is as much about personal excellence as it is about supporting others to succeed. As much as a girl charts her own future here, she quickly realizes that her friends, her teachers and her advisors are her very best support system (and she theirs). Living and learning at Emma means you are embraced by the whole community. We’ve all got your back. And we’re proud to say we’ve heard from students and parents that this sets us apart. Take our virtual tour to get a feel for campus: www.emmawillard.org
Department Director: Judy Bridges
Number of Dorms: 2
No. of Girls Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities: Game Room Laundry Facilities Lounge Wireless Internet Vending Machines
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: Emma Willard School is a dynamic and joyous place. Unabashedly the finest girls' school in the world, its faculty and staff embrace learning and love to teach. The life of the mind is alive and well here. Emma Hart Willard’s stunningly bold idea is the same then as it is now … If you educate a girl, you will transform the world. Girls excel here. Their ambitions are as varied as their talents. Ever exuberant, the Emma community encourages each girl’s aspirations and offers her opportunities for accomplishment every day. In and out of the classroom, we promote leadership and celebrate citizenship. We explore values and reward intellectual risk taking. We challenge girls to take responsibility for developing their minds and their hearts to the fullest and putting their talents to good purpose.
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Summary: The arts are an integral part of Emma Willard's curriculum and co-curricular life. Students are required to take arts courses prior to graduation, and may choose from an array of dance, music, visual arts, and theatre classes. In addition to the academic arts offerings, Emma Willard's clubs and organizations include several singing groups, the art and literary magazine, and orchestra. The school boasts a busy arts calendar, and hosts several arts competitions and visiting artists throughout the year. Student athletes at Emma excel on and off the field. Teams and coaches support and encourage success in the classroom as well as the playing field. The Jesters are consistently in contention for league championships, and have had success at the State and National Levels. Our program finds the right balance between fun, participation, and competition. We offer 12 varsity sports and JV programs for basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, and soccer. Emma Willard School is both a member of Section II of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and the New York State Association of Independent Schools. Our teams compete against the top schools around the Capital Region and surrounding areas.
Arts Department Director: Debra Spiro-Allen
Athletics Department Director: Lisa Grefe
Notable Achievements: Molly Shapiro '12 - NY State triple jump champ, Sin Young Park '12 sang at Carnegie Hall, Tennis - 2010 Class AA Runners-Up
Summary: Enrollment in Emma Willard assures students of their preparation for college. By focusing on the personal and intellectual growth of each individual, the faculty and the curriculum prepare each student well for the rigors of higher education. The goal of the college counseling program is to guide students through the sometimes bewildering plethora of information about the more than three thousand institutions of higher learning in the U.S.
Department Director: Kent Jones
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Summary: The Emma Willard School Summer Immersion Program is for girls ages 12 through 17 seeking an American experience this summer to improve their English skills. The four week intensive English instruction program is held each summer for up to 30 girls from all over the world. 518-833-1788
Department Director: Wendy Pattison
July 20, 2013 to August 17, 2013
The program combines Emma Willard School's focused, individualized study in the classroom with engaging activities extending well beyond the walls of the school. The all-girls environment creates a safe and comfortable place to make friends, practice English skills and explore American culture.
Registration Deadline: June 01, 2013 Tuition: $6,500 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
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