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West Branch, Iowa, USA Co-Ed, Quaker
Scattergood's academic program features an innovative course schedule, a laptop computer program, small, seminar-style classes, and an emphasis on experiential learning. Scattergood stresses its shared-work program, strong opportunities in the arts, and a stimulating community life based on Quaker values. Outdoor activities, trips, athletics, and community service play an important role in school life. Scattergood's proximity to Iowa City, home of The University of Iowa, provides a wealth of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
1951 Delta AvenueWest Branch, Iowa, USA 52358 (319) 519-1860
Director of Admissions: Shari Sollars Admissions Phone:(319) 519-1856Fax:319-643-7485 Email: [email protected] Website: www.scattergood.org
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Summary: Scattergood students are co-creators of their learning outcomes. Here, education occurs within the relationship between student and teacher, and student and content. Connected by their goal to learn and work together, our students are motivated and compassionate.They possess good communication, study and time management skills, and encourage their peers to succeed through advice and example. They recreate Scattergood’s culture each year, learning how to graph quadratic functions, conjugate imperfect verbs and provide support for an extended thesis, but also how to prioritize activities and backup data, to recognize when help is needed and how to ask for it.Our staff members all “go the extra mile” to build caring, long-term relationships with our students, creating a vibrant learning community both in and out of our classrooms. They model academic curiosity, lifelong learning, and support individual student work.Our learning community benefits from the unique resources of the Scattergood Organic Farm, pond, prairie, and our proximity to Iowa City. Through our regular classes and independent study program we provide experiential learning opportunities for the whole person.Our Quaker values encourage our students to reflect on their knowledge, express themselves, engage in deep conversations, and to respect the lives of others. Students achieve levels of creative and critical thought that are more commonly found on college campuses than traditional high school settings. We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum culminating in studies of: trigonometry or calculus, government and global issues, Spanish 5, physics, and a challenging 20 page research paper that is defended to a panel of administrators.
Department Director: Sam Taylor
Average Class Size: 8
Full Time Teachers: 14
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 62.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Notable Achievements: #1 Private School in Iowa (niche.com), Education Agency of the Year (Chinese Ass'n of IA)
Summary: Scattergood Friends School is a diverse, college preparatory educational community of motivated and open-minded learners, both students and staff, who value simplicity, integrity, equality, and non-violence.At Scattergood, we bring forth the strengths of each individual through a rich and varied set of experiences which prepare students for higher education and life-long learning.As a community, we appreciate the connectedness of our lives with the land, our inner selves, and each other. We work and learn on our organic farm, participate in a work crew program, and explore the appropriate use of technology as it furthers movement toward our community goal of sustainability. We believe that community is built through a process of living, working and playing together. Through the course of the year, there are a variety of community events which brings the entire community including students, staff and staff families together for fun and fellowship.At Scattergood, everyone is responsible for the community and that belief is the foundation of the Crew System. Staff and students work together to cook the community’s food, clean its buildings and maintain its grounds, giving all a sense of common responsibility for running the school. Crews rotate every few weeks giving students an opportunity to build a base of practical knowledge in several areas. Crews range from collecting eggs and working on the farm, to meal prep or clean-up and facilities work. Through this communal work, students and staff alike share a sense of ownership and responsibility for their community, and giving all a sense of common responsibility for running the school. Each student and staff member take part in a work crew for about 50 minutes each weekday.
Department Director: Sonja Sponheim
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 18
No. of Girls Dorms: 1
No. of Boys Dorms: 1
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Dress Code: Casual
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Summary: At Scattergood, our team sports emphasize sportsmanship and love of the game. They are co-ed and all are welcome to join soccer, basketball, fencing, ultimate frisbee, and cross-country. Individual sports include personal fitness, swimming, biking, and independent studies.
Athletics Department Director: Sam Taylor
Summary: Admission to a four year college or university is a graduation requirement at Scattergood. Our College Counselor provides extensive one-on-one guidance for juniors and seniors as they explore colleges and navigate the application process.
Department Director: Jenny Beben
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 90.00%