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Pomfret, Connecticut, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 367 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates. Brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
At Pomfret, we are all heard. We listen to each other, form our own points of view, think independently, and learn to take ownership of our education and future. And when we graduate, we enter the world as responsible citizens who speak with purpose, stand up for our convictions, and are not only open to change, but have the courage to drive it.
398 Pomfret St., P.O. Box 128Pomfret, Connecticut, USA 06258 (860) 963-6100
Director of Admissions: Amy Graham Admissions Phone:(860) 963-6120Fax:860-963-2042 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pomfret.org
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Posted on August 14, 2019 Pomfret Magazine is the official magazine of Pomfret School. Published twice annually, in the winter and summer, it chronicles the life of the school and the achievements of our alumni. more...
Summary: The aim of the academic program at Pomfret School is to teach students to use their minds well and to develop in them a spirit of optimism, resilience, and empathy. At Pomfret, learning is not just the retention of facts, information, and foundational tenets of a given subject area, but it is the act of students solving problems and persistently asking questions of the world around them. Learning, which is designed and led by Pomfret’s dedicated, experienced, and innovative teachers, is the result of thinking and grappling with content, which is what our curricular program reflects. John Dewey, American educator and philosopher, wrote in the early twentieth century that students “can only think when confronted with a problem.” Pomfret students have a myriad of opportunities to delve into problems that do not have simple right / wrong answers but instead require deep, skillful thinking and application of knowledge. In each subject area, students are expected to master the content and skills of the discipline; but, more importantly, students are encouraged to combine what they have mastered with their drive and passion for learning in order to solve meaningful problems. Through their active and engaged participation in learning, we expect our students to use content to produce new understandings about the world. Increasingly, our academic program is becoming personalized such that students have a voice and choice in their learning. We want students to participate consistently in the design of their learning as they currently do during Project: Pomfret. We want students to connect their interests, passions, aspirations, and unique strengths to their learning process and to the learning objectives designed collaboratively with their teachers. It is apparent to the observer who walks the halls of Pomfret that our students are participating in active inquiry, debate, and exploration. These activities distinguish Pomfret from other schools because they grow from innovative curricular programming and learning practices. We believe strongly that learning at Pomfret helps students anticipate, embrace, and prepare for their futures in ways that are unlike what is offered at other boarding schools. We encourage you to join us in this closely-connected community of learners and learning.
Department Director: Don Gibbs
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 57
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 85.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1
Academic Schedule: Trimester
Saturday Classes: Some
Summary: The Pomfret campus serves as a home away from home for our students and therefore warm and inviting dormitory living is a priority. Close to 100% of our faculty live on campus, with over 70% serving as dorm parents and affiliates, who are here to supervise, guide, mentor, and support students. A highly valued role at Pomfret, the in loco parentis focuses on the following: providing individual attention to each student, helping students learn from the differences of other students’ backgrounds and beliefs, and developing a sense of unity within each dorm.The majority of our third formers (freshmen) live in house dorms in what is known as “freshmen circle,” providing a community within a community for our younger first-year students. There are other house dorms available on campus and four large traditional style dorms, known as “the bricks.” These dorms overlook Pomfret’s “Quad” – a central outdoor meeting place for student activities like barbecues, dances, and casual socializing.Each dorm unit has a common room that’s comfortably furnished and includes a flat screen television, refrigerator and microwave. These areas serve as convenient spaces for dorm meetings, socials, and a place to relax.Third and fourth formers (freshmen and sophomores) learn quickly the value of evening study hall, lights-out, and room cleaning regimes. As they become fifth and sixth formers (juniors and seniors), they carry these routines forward as habits. Students and faculty organize their dorm lives by planning everything from fun and meaningful activities to participating in dorm maintenance – all terrific lessons for life in college.Prefects to help faculty lead each dorm unit. Student prefects are elected and placed by faculty and the role is one of highest regard. All prefects undergo extensive training before each school year begins. They arrive on campus early each year to help prepare for Opening Days and to welcome new and returning students with the spirit and pride that is Pomfret.
Department Director: Richard Dempsey
Number of Dorms: 12
Average Students Per Dorm: 12
No. of Girls Dorms: 4
No. of Boys Dorms: 8
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: The Olmstead Student Union, which opened in 2004, is the hub of actvity on the Pomfret School campus. The student union houses The Tuck Shop, which is a student and faculty cafe offering a variety of food, beverages, and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere, the school store, radio station (WBVC 91.1 FM), student publications office, and student activities office. On weekends, there are a variety of options for the students on campus including dances, hypnotists, dodgeball tournaments, trivia events, as well as competitions such as our Airbands competition and Halloween Parade. Pomfret also welcomes visiting hypnotists, musicians and comedians. Pomfret prides itself on bringing students together and features Form Olympics event during the fall, winter and spring. In addition to on campus events, Pomfret provides opportunities for its students to get off campus. Trips to Boston, NYC and Providence are provided throughout the year, as well as mall trips, movie trips, local restaurants, shuttles to the local Target and Walmart shopping areas, as well as shuttles to the local supermarkets.
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Summary: Since the founding of the School, athletics has played a key role in each student’s Pomfret experience. Many life lessons are taught through the athletic program. Character building, fair play, and appreciation for being a part of a team are goals that we expect every student to experience. The Pomfret athletic program helps students develop self-esteem, promotes their health and wellness, and allows students to develop meaningful relationships through team experiences. Pomfret provides the opportunity to compete on varsity and sub-varsity teams against the best competition in New England. Our 42 athletic teams compete in 15 different sports. Our teams are comprised of college-bound athletes as well as novices picking up a sport for the first time. Our experienced coaches are faculty members who promote sportsmanship, fair play, and team work in every practice and game. They are passionate coaches who value the experience of being on a team as much as the competition. They foster leadership and teach accountability in every activity. Every student can benefit from the experience of creating art. The creative thinking skills acquired by making art can be used throughout one’s life and are crucial to a twenty-first century education. Pomfret School provides a compelling and comprehensive arts program in which students can use their imagination, discover a passion, and gain an appreciation of how the arts enrich and give meaning to life.Pomfret features art courses in fine art, digital art, technology, design, and performing art.
Arts Department Director: Chip Lamb
Athletics Department Director: Jon Sheehan
Notable Achievements: NEPSAC Small School Boys Hockey Champions '17, Class B NEPSAC Girls Basketball Champions '18, Class B NEPSAC Girls Ice Soccer Finalist '17
Summary: College counseling at Pomfret is a highly individualized process with the goal of producing the best possible match between each uniquely talented student and the college or university which best fits that student. Like much of everyday life on campus, the creation of that ideal match is a very personal, labor intensive, learning experience. Each student works closely with his or her counselor to explore the many talents and interests he or she has developed, to set goals based on those experiences, and to research and find the colleges that will help him or her achieve those goals. Personal attention is the hallmark of the college search process at Pomfret. Three experienced college counselors, aided by the registrar/testing coordinator and by a full-time administrative assistant, serve a typical class of approximately one hundred students. While each counselor has multiple opportunities to get to know students in the classroom, on the playing fields, etc., guiding them through their college search is our primary responsibility. By visiting college campuses, attending regional and national conferences, and hosting college fairs and individual college representatives at our school, Pomfret’s college counselors constantly update and expand their knowledge about programs available at colleges. This personal contact also fosters close relationships with admissions officers at more than one hundred colleges and universities.
Department Director: Bruce Wolanin
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates: