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Delphian School

Sheridan, Oregon, USA
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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In the 1970's, a group of educators banded together to transform education using new fundamentals. They had observed that conventional schools were failing too many bright students. These educators were committed to making a difference. That difference is Delphian.

At Delphian, you won’t find teachers lecturing while students rotely take notes. You will find students actively engaged in learning, studying independently and moving at the speed that is right for them.

You’ll see lively one-on-one and small group discussions on works of literature, art, business, science or current events. You’ll see students creating clay models to explain and demonstrate a concept, a student giving a presentation on his apprenticeship experience or a topic he’s just researched, and students heading to the science lab or out into the world to test or explore a theory.

The Delphi Program is designed to help students relate what they’re learning to how they will use this information to succeed in life. Our students live their education from the moment they walk into our school.

Our faculty excel at keeping students motivated and on track with their studies, and you can rest assured that each student receives highly personal attention—every academic program is individually designed to best cater to that student's academic needs and interests. Each student at Delphian is treated as an individual, and we seek to help all of them find their own purpose and use for their education.

Some things you have to see to believe. Delphian is one of them. Contact us to schedule a visit and experience Delphian for yourself.

 

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Delphian School, 20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, Oregon, USA 97378

(503) 843-3521

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Director of Admissions: Bridgette Rappoport
Admissions Phone:(503) 843-3521Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 626-6610Fax:503-843-5831
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.delphian.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $100
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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Summer Virtual Open House

Saturday, March 13, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Oregon, USA

 

SUMMER AT DELPHIAN Delphian School's summer program balances academic basics and a wide variety of elective offerings in a three to six week day and residential program for children ages 5-18, with boarding available to campers 8 years of age and older. Visit delphian.org/summer-open-house

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Delphian School offering free online classes so children can keep learning while schools are closed

Posted on April 16, 2020
Schools across the nation are closed because of COVID-19, leaving millions of students home with their classes on hold. Delphian's inspiring teachers are providing free online classes to children around the world. Students can learn anything from history and science to programming and music.
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DELPHIAN RANKED BY NEWSWEEK AS ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP STEM HIGH SCHOOLS

Posted on November 8, 2019
Newsweek announced its ranking of the top 5,000 STEM high schools for 2019, honoring excellence in science, technology, engineering, mathematics. Delphian School landed in the top 33% of the best STEM schools in the United States.
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  • Founded: 1976
  • Campus Size: 725 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-12th
  • Accredited by: NWAIS
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 6th-12th
Day
Grades kindergarten-12th
Total
Girls     61 54 115
Boys     68 46 114
Total     129 100 229

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $56,015
  • 5-Day Boarding: $51,534
  • Day Tuition Fee: $35,818
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 44.00%
  • Average Awarded: $16,510
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 2.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $5,660
  • Current Endowment: $2,279,077
  • Per Student Endowment: $9,952
 

Summary: Delphian emphasizes applied knowledge and the ability to study independently. Credit is earned through demonstration of ability and mastery of materials studied. Graduation requires of every student proven skills in critical thinking, ethics, communication, teamwork and leadership; hundreds of hours of self-generated projects covering several major ability zones; and solid grounding in the traditional academic subjects with an emphasis on classic literature. Reason, creativity and integrity, in conjunction with free and open inquiry, are given the highest priority in all areas and levels of the program.

Department Director: Kelly Hepburn

Average Class Size: 15

Full Time Teachers: 19

Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:15

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Semester

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 9

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • Apprenticeship and Internship Placement
  • Extensive Co-curricular Offerings
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Technology Center
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry
History:
  • Asian History
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Mythology
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Justice
  • World Religions
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Education
  • Logic
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Electronics
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Health
  • Microbiology
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Physiology
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Multimedia
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Choral Music
  • Composition
  • History of Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music History
  • Music Theory
  • Orchestra
  • Songwriting
  • Voice
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Choreography
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Design
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fashion Design
  • Film and Video
  • Journalism
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Pottery
  • Production
  • Public Speaking
  • Sculpture
  • Stagecraft
  • Television Production
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • Woodworking
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Personal Finance
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Logic Course
    How to Learn Courses
    Communications Courses
AP Courses Available:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Studio Art
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Summary: Boarding school isn't about "sending your child away." It is about finding the place where your child will thrive. Delphian's residential program is a 24/7 learning environment that challenges students to develop decision-making skills, time management abilities, and a strong sense of independence and responsibility.

A purpose shared by all.
When a student joins the Delphian student body, they become a member of a very active and hardworking group that has the common goal of getting a good education. Having a common goal is what defines a group, but what keeps a group strong is its agreements—agreements about the goal, about how to conduct oneself within the group, and about how to treat others in the group.

Being a part of the Delphian community means giving help when needed, whether that means helping another student, a faculty member or even a piece of equipment. The nature of our program builds a unique camaraderie among our students, no matter their age or grade. Everyone works together to progress; everyone helps each other to learn.

Department Director: Mary Price

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 25

No. of Girls Dorms: 5

No. of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • Vending Machines
  • Recreation Room
  • Theater
  • Music Rooms
  • Climbing Wall
  • Gym

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: The Delphian community takes care to make everyone feel welcome—after all, it's their home, too. Much of Delphian's success is based on the team spirit of our community as a whole. We emphasize integrity and open communication between students, faculty and staff, as well as in the parent-school-student relationship.

A key to the success of our boarding program, which has been lauded as "a model residential program," is the robust participation of our students in student council. All Upper and Middle School students are required to hold positions of responsibility on their respective student councils as part of their academic programs.

Student council members do much of the weekend activity planning, but they also coordinate community service activities, help with tutoring in local schools, give tours to prospective families, assist with the school's social media, support our athletics teams, assist in the library and run study halls, make films for internal and external promotion, and tackle countless other positions of responsibility that help the school run smoothly. Delphian's student council is a fully functioning organizational body that is essential to our school's daily activity and a vital part of each student's educational program.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Tennis courts
  • Cross-country trails
  • Yoga/Dance room
  • Weightlifting room
  • Cross-fit facilities

Clubs and Organizations

  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Gardening
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • International Clubs
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Science Fiction Club
  • Scouting
  • Skateboarding Clubs
  • Snowboarding
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Woodworking Club
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
  • Youth for Human Rights
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Summary: Delphian views the soccer field or volleyball court as yet another avenue to help our students to apply what they're learning in the academic course room to their daily lives. We see challenge as opportunity for growth. This is why we require all Middle and Upper School students to participate in interscholastic sports teams, so they can face new challenges and increase their potential as individuals, team members and leaders.

Discipline is a key component of any sports program; likewise hard work from every player. Delphian's athletic program emphasizes both of these, as well as participation and sportsmanship. Delphian teams often win sportsmanship trophies from their league or tournament competition and are widely known for it.

While each year is different, several of the school's teams regularly participate in district and state playoffs, and some teams have won the state championships.

Delphian students can participate in a wide variety of interscholastic sports including soccer, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, tennis, track and field, and in certain years, baseball and softball. All Delphian students are required to play on at least one junior varsity or varsity team before graduation.

Delphian's team sports program is flanked by elective individual sports and other recreational activities including yoga, conditioning, running, weight training, snowboarding, skiing, swimming and hiking.

Arts Department Director: Adam Whitworth

Athletics Department Director: Brandon Lidgard

Notable Achievements: Multiple State Titles/Placement - Varsity Choir, Multiple State Titles/Placement - Varsity Soccer, Multiple State Titles/Placement-Varsity Volleybal

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Art Club
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Drama Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Recreational Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Bowling
  • Camping
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kick Ball
  • Mountain Biking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Paddle Tennis
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Skateboarding
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Weight Lifting
  • Yoga
 

Summary: Our graduates leave Delphian ready to take on any challenge. For many, it’s college; for others, the arts. Some of our graduates tap into their entrepreneurial spirits to launch their own independent businesses. You’ll also find our alumni putting their skills to work in service efforts aiding the greater community. No matter what path our graduates choose, they are ready to take it head-on.

Delphian School graduates are regularly admitted to their first-choice colleges. Delphian graduates have been accepted to such highly regarded colleges and universities as diverse as they are.

Department Director: Charity Livingston

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 98.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Academy of Art, San Francisco
Aegean Center for Fine Arts
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Beijing Film Academy
Berklee College of Music
Boston University
Brandeis University
Cal Poly Pomona
Case Western Reserve University
Colegio Williams Universidad
Concordia University, Montreal
Creighton University
Delaware Valley College
Drexel University
Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Emory University
Florida State University
Franklin University Switzerland
Full Sail University
George Mason University
Global College of Long Island
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hubbard College of Administration
Hult International Business School
Indiana State University
IUBH School of Business, Germany
John Cabot University, Rome
Johns Hopkins University
Juaniata College
The New School: Parsons School of Design
New York University (NYU)
Northern Arizona University
Notre Dame University
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Pratt Institute
Rutgers University
School of Visual Arts
Seton Hall University
Simmons College
Sophia University (Jochi Daigaku)
Underwood International College of Yonsei University
Universidad de las Americas, Puebla
University of Alabama
University of Alaska
University of British Columbia
University of California, Davis
University of California, LA
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Texas, Arlington
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Universtiy of Arts, London
Universtiy of California, Irvine
Warner Pacific College
Notable Alumni

Sky Dayton (Class of 1986) Founder of Earthlink

Melissa McPhail (Class of 1989) Author

Sylvan Lionni (Class of 1986) Artist, Professor

David O'Donnell (Class of 1992) Actor

Arwen Elys Dayton (Class of 1990) Author

Vanessa Prager (Class of 2002) Artist

Callan Stokes (Class of 2000) Stylist

Courtney Ryan (Class of 2004) Cinematographer and Photographer

Drew Harrison (Class of 1999) Cameraman and Director

Rachel Karl (Class of 1994) Founder of Suite 4 Marketing


Quotes from Alumni

Delphian provided a very well rounded education that gears students toward application in the real world. And they still do! Better than ever!

- Shelly Swanberg, Class of 1985,


Even though it's been almost 15 years now, I still view the school as my second home, and the staff and alumni as my second family. I am so grateful to have such a special educational experience!

-Kalen Curtis , Class of 2000,


Even though it's been almost 15 years now, I still view the school as my second home, and the staff and alumni as my second family. I am so grateful to have such a special educational experience!

-Kalen Curtis , Class of 2000,


Delphian was the best experience of my life. I gained tools to learn anything and the ability to be confident in my actions. These tools were critical to me achieving success as an adult.

-Melissa Agrillo, Class of 2010,


 

Summary: Summer at Delphian’s program balances academic basics and a wide variety of elective offerings with varied and challenging outdoor activities and cultural experiences in a three to six week summer program. Summer at Delphian is a day and residential summer camp program for children ages 5-18, with boarding available to campers 8 years of age and older.

Over 250 courses and classes are offered each summer. Students can get ahead or brush up in specific school subjects. Most importantly, students are introduced to our uniquely effective study methods. In one summer, a young person can learn how to study any subject – a skill that will last a lifetime.

Balancing our comprehensive academic program are a wide variety of fun and age-appropriate afternoon camps including Science Camp, Fine Art Camp, Outdoor Camp and more.

Weekends include camping, rafting, beach trips* and sightseeing. Weekend adventures are additional highlights of a summer program that take full advantage of Oregon’s beautiful summer climate and the cultural and scenic riches of the Pacific Northwest.



*Trips are subject to change to on campus trips based on travel and safety guidelines.

Department Director: Bridgette Rappoport

Summer at Delphian

June 27, 2021 to August 06, 2021

Summer at Delphian’s program balances academic basics and a wide variety of elective offerings with varied and challenging outdoor activities and cultural experiences in a three to six week summer program.

Registration Deadline: June 10, 2021
Tuition: $4,628-8442
Financial Aid Available:  No
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Summary: Special to Delphian's Program are the courses focused on vital life skills for successful living, all requiring demonstration of competence before completion. Some of the life skills courses focus on logic, ethics, communication, planning and accomplishing goals, and how to treat others.

 
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