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New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Solebury School is a coed, college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12, located in beautiful Bucks County, PA. As a smaller school, every student is known and valued. We offer an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond. In the Solebury community, we strongly value intellectual challenge and academic achievement, creative and independent thinking, mutual respect between students and teachers, deep respect for each individual and diversity.
At Solebury, you will find an innovative academic program with an emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching and experiential learning. You will find teachers who want to get to know you and help you succeed, and who will quickly become mentors and friends.
You will be exposed to the challenging college-preparatory curriculum, with advanced courses as well as unique electives in every subject. You will find a boarding program that provides you with support and structure for your studies as well as ample opportunities for fun.
You will find a school that believes in students using all parts of their being - where arts and athletics are regarded as equally important and each has a place in the day.
Most of all, at Solebury School you will find a place to call home.
6832 Phillips Mill RoadNew Hope, Pennsylvania, USA 18938 (215) 862-5261
Director of Admissions: Scott Eckstein Admissions Phone:(215) 862-5261Fax:215-862-3366 Email: [email protected] Website: www.solebury.org
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Summary: Implicit in Solebury’s philosophy is our goal to engage and excite kids about learning. We want students turned on by ideas, committed to their passions, and encouraged by teachers. When this happens in the classroom, all sorts of opportunities open up for students, not the least of which is access to the most competitive colleges. Solebury’s curriculum is academically demanding and addresses the different needs and abilities of our students in creative and innovative ways. Our approach to academics is rigorous, but it's also caring and supportive.
Department Director: Rick Tony
Average Class Size: 10
Full Time Teachers: 37
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 63.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Trimester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 10
Notable Achievements: Our new evidence-based daily schedule, Strong record of progressive education
Summary: Students thrive with the structure that boarding provides. Dorm Parents work hard to create a community and make each student feel as safe, cared for, and happy as they would in their own home, while developing the confidence that comes from living away from one’s parents. Boarders hone the skills needed to be an independent learner and person and learn to live and work with people of different interests, cultures, and backgrounds. This experience prepares young people to be successful as college students, as adults, and as citizens of an increasingly inter-connected world. With a carefully structured schedule of classes, activities, and evening study hall, there is time to relax and enjoy the boarding experience, creating lifelong friendships. Our dining hall is staffed by four wonderful chefs and is often the hub of campus activity. A full breakfast is served every weekday, and lunches and dinners include homemade soups, a salad bar, and vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Fruit, snacks, and hot and cold drinks are available throughout the day for a quick pick-me-up.Solebury’s location allows for a wide variety of weekend activities. The idyllic 90-acre campus is the perfect backdrop to relax and experience the peace of a rural countryside, perhaps enjoying a football game, an outdoor fire on a crisp fall evening, or an impromptu jam session. Students organize and participate in sports, dances, festivals and other community building activities. Within a few miles of campus students can experience New Hope and the other gorgeous Bucks County towns and enjoy restaurants, shopping, and various festivals throughout the year. Within 30 minutes of campus are five different malls and multiplexes which are always popular with students. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the opportunity to go for a hike or a bike ride, tube or canoe on the Delaware River, or try their hand at rock climbing. The Pocono Mountains and the skiing and snowboarding they offer are an hour and a half away, as is the Jersey Shore and its beaches. Finally, Solebury is only an hour from Philadelphia and an hour and a half from New York City for those who love the big city.
Department Director: Annette Miller
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 25
No. of Girls Dorms: 2
No. of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
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Arts Department Director: Erika Bonner
Athletics Department Director: Robert Eichem
Department Director: Tim Gallen
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Joyce Bulifant (Class of 1956) Actress
James MacArthur (Class of 1956) Actor
Jack Coleman (Class of 1976) Actor, Currently a cast member of science fiction series, Heroes.
Langhorne Slim (Class of 1999) Musician
Elizabeth Pitcairn (Class of 1991) Renowned Violinist-Plays 1720 "Red Mendelssohn" Stradivarius
Mira Nakashima (Class of 1959) Renowned furniture maker- Daughter of renowned furniture maker George Nakashima
Rachel Simon (Class of 1977) Author
June 25, 2018 to July 27, 2018
Spend the summer in beautiful New Hope, PA, getting ahead in your academic studies and gaining hands-on experience. Credit-bearing academic courses and enrichment programs available for students entering 7th-12th grade and range from 2-5 weeks during summer 2018. Boarding and day options available.
Registration Deadline: June 01, 2018 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
June 24, 2018 to July 14, 2018
Experience the theatrical process from start to finish in a production of Beauty & the Beast, Jr., in Theater Camp for students entering 4th to 12th grades. Or learn the ins and outs of working backstage, bringing the production to life, in Theater Tech Camp for students entering 7th to 12th grades.
Registration Deadline: June 01, 2017 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
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