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The White Mountain School

Bethlehem, New Hampshire, USA
Co-Ed, Episcopal

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Set among the beautiful mountains of northern New Hampshire, The White Mountain School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. Since our founding in 1886, we have remained true to the original focus of New England boarding schools: the development of mind, body and spirit. We develop the mind through our college preparatory curriculum and through a campus-wide ethos of inquiry and engagement in learning. We develop the body through sports and other physical activities, making full use of our spectacular natural setting. We develop the spirit through reflection, exploration of meaning and purpose, and service in the broader world.


In the context of a traditional liberal arts curriculum, we engage students in authentic inquiry– asking and pursuing questions that matter to them. This inquiry process not only leads to enduring learning, it helps students develop the skills and habits essential for academic success. Our students learn how to frame a question, how to find and evaluate research resources, how to synthesize information, and how to formulate an argument. They develop habits of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. In short, they become great learners.

  • Inquiry-Driven
  • Field Courses
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Diverse Sports Offerings
  • Individual Attention
  • Small Classes
  • Passionate Teachers
  • Visual & Performing Arts
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371 West Farm Road
Bethlehem, New Hampshire, USA 03574

(603) 444-2928

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Director of Admissions: Allison Letourneau
Admissions Phone:(603) 444-2928 ext. 226Fax:603-444-5568
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.whitemountain.org


  • Application Deadline: January 31
  • Application Fee: $60
  • International Application Fee: $120
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1886
  • Campus Size: 250 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-12th
  • Accredited by: NEASC, AISNE
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th
Day
Grades 9th-12th
Total
Girls     44 18 62
Boys     61 12 73
Total     105 30 135

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $61,400
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $31,980
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 48.00%
  • Average Awarded: $41,224
 

Summary: The White Mountain School has a traditional college preparatory curriculum. However, it is the intellectual engagement and development of the student that is our ultimate focus. Every class is an opportunity to practice the skills, virtues and habits of mind necessary for success in the 21st century. Within each discipline we offer a range of courses from introductory-level to Advanced Placement, Honors, or student-designed independent studies. But whether a class is labeled as history, science, world languages or visual arts, it serves to further The White Mountain School’s focus on curiosity, critical thinking and communication.

Curiosity- We work to nurture our students’ curiosity. We ask them to identify and examine phenomena that spark big questions. Our curriculum serves to guide and inspire students in discovering their passions.

Critical Thinking- Because we encourage students to pose their own questions, we also teach them to identify and ask the right questions. We seek to instill an inquisitive spirit, one that challenges assumptions and dares always to ask the most important questions of all: “Why?” and “How do I know?”

Communication- The ability to communicate well, to speak and write with clarity and grace, is and will remain a skill essential for success in schools, colleges, the workplace and the civic arena. Responsible and effective communication is practiced and honed with every discipline and subject area, whether through participation in discussions, essay writing or the creation and delivery of presentations.

Department Director: Michael Peller

Average Class Size: 10

Full Time Teachers: 24

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 59.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Academic Schedule: Semester

Saturday Classes: Some

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 8

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
  • Post Graduate Year
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Academic Anxiety Support
English:
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry
History:
  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Justice
  • World Religions
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics
  • Physiology
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Video Game Design
Music:
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music History
  • Music Theory
  • Recording
  • Voice
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ballet
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Independent Study
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Field Courses
    LASR Project
    Sustainability Studies
AP Courses Available:
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • French Language
  • Human Geography
  • Spanish Language
  • Studio Art
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Summary: Living intentionally in a small supportive community allows students to truly feel like WMS is a home away from home. Boarding students live in one of four dorms with their peers, faculty members and faculty families. Each dorm has common space with couches, a TV and a microwave. Faculty doors are very often open and their apartments can feel like an extension of the dorm. This accessibility is one of the hallmarks of what makes the WMS community special.

Evening study hall provides a quiet time for students to do their homework. After study hall is often when dorm jobs are completed, rooms cleaned, and dorms may have meetings. Students may also hang out in the student lounge or use the fitness center before check-in.
The dining hall serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is available for drinks and light snacks all day. Students also have the option of having a mini-refrigerator in their room for handy access to snacks.

Department Director: Nate Snow

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 23

No. of Girls Dorms: 2

No. of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities:

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: On weekends, faculty offer a range of activities that students can sign up for. Activities include outdoor outings such as moonlight hikes, ski trips or mountain bike riding; shopping trips to outlet centers, Burlington, or the local towns; art excursions to movies, plays, and art exhibits; campus sponsored cultural events, cookie baking in faculty kitchens and games etc.

Facilities

  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Dance Studio

Clubs and Organizations

  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Gardening
  • International Clubs
  • Literary Magazine
  • National Honor Society
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Sexualities Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Theater
  • Yearbook
  • Citizenship
  • Robotics
  • Ultimate Frisbee
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Summary: With the idea that ‘everyone plays’, all students are required to participate in afternoon activities each of the three seasons. Our extracurricular options are diverse and range from Community Service, Farm and Forest and theater to Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, and Cycling.

Arts Department Director: Rachel VanWylen

Athletics Department Director: Nate Snow

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Art Club
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • Digital Art and Design
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Free Style Skiing
  • Lacrosse
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nordic Ski Racing
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
Recreational Sports
  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Free Style Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Ice Climbing
  • Kayaking
  • Lacrosse
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nordic Ski Racing
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
 

Summary: Our college counseling program mirrors the rest of our school program in its respect for each student's interests, talents, and values. We strive to help students ask questions and find answers that will lead them to meaningful post-secondary experiences.

Department Director: Lawrence Alexander

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

American University 1 graduates
Boston University 4 graduates
Carnegie Mellon University 1 graduates
Colby College 1 graduates
Connecticut College 2 graduates
Cornell University 1 graduates
Davidson College 1 graduates
Drexel University 4 graduates
Duke University 1 graduates
Mount Holyoke College 2 graduates
New York University 1 graduates
Occidental College 1 graduates
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2 graduates
Syracuse University 2 graduates
Tufts University 1 graduates
University of Colorado 1 graduates
University of Michigan 1 graduates
University of New Hampshire 6 graduates
University of Rochester 3 graduates
Warren Wilson College 4 graduates
Wesleyan University 3 graduates

 

Summary: White Mountain Climbing Camp provides a safe and challenging climbing experience for beginner to advanced climbers. Taught by instructors trained and certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), this camp delivers the finest climbing in New England and engages students in the development of a progression of skills tailored to their specific climbing goals.

Department Director: Travis Rubury

Climbing Camp

July 14, 2018 to July 28, 2018

The WMS Climbing Camp is an AMGA accredited business with trained climbing instructors who adhere to a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio to ensure the correct level of challenge, guidance, and safety for all participants ages 12-17.

Registration Deadline: June 30, 2018
Tuition: $2,795
Financial Aid Available:  Yes
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