Forman School
Overview
Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school with a vital purpose: to deliver an unparalleled education for students with learning differences to empower them to succeed in college and throughout their lives. Forman is for students in grades 9 through 12 (plus Post Graduate) who are bright and academically motivated. They have been diagnosed with dyslexia, other language-based learning disabilities, executive function difficulties, or attention deficits that have created challenges for them in the past. At Forman, we embrace different learning styles, address the challenges head-on, and tailor learning to fit the unique needs of each student. The results are students who are happily engaged and successful. Students learn from faculty who have extensive professional training in teaching students with learning differences. And learning at Forman is as individualized as a student’s fingerprints.
Academics
Summary: The academic program at Forman School offers a college preparatory curriculum supported by a full-service learning center. Our goal is to provide an optimal learning experience for our students. To do this, we focus on “learning how to learn.” This begins with a faculty that fully understands the different ways our students learn. This common understanding of our learners is reflected in all aspects of our academic program. In the classroom, teachers emphasize the requisite skills needed to grasp the lesson. Learning strategies and tools developed and perfected by students working with their learning strategist are then applied in the classroom. Courses are organized so that information is presented in discrete, manageable units. Teachers select appropriate content routines for each class and connect new information to previously learned information. The use of tools specifically created for and tested with students who learn differently improves success in the classroom.
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Average Class Size: 8
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 68
Number of AP Courses Offered: 2
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Physics
Math
Music
- Band
- Composition
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 15
Average Students Per Dorm: 15
Number of Girls Dorms: 6
Number of Boys Dorms: 9
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Forman students can take advantage of a variety of opportunities to pursue personal interests. These can involve clubs, the performing arts, including theater and music, community service, and special projects. Students can even propose their own ideas and work with other students and faculty to make them happen. For instance, a group of students wanted to start a cooking club, and under the direction of a knowledgeable faculty member, Forman now has a Chef's Club. Thus, students can pursue and develop new interests while building self-confidence and expanding their experiences.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
- Ropes Course
- Indoor Skateboard Course
- River
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Equestrian
- Crew
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Food Council
- Gardening Club
- Model UN
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Weightlifting Club
- Woodworking Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: The Visual and Performing Arts Center includes spacious, state-of-the-art classrooms for dance, photography, videography, theater, ceramics and pottery, jewelry making, drawing and painting, and more. The theater boasts 300 seats, as well as a scene shop, dressing rooms, and costuming area. In addition to a modern, comfortable space, the photography and videography programs benefit with a dark room and green screen. The ceramics studio has an indoor and outdoor throwing area and dance students enjoy the classic wall-to-wall mirrors in their studio. Athletics works to instill involvement in interscholastic sports and in non-competitive sports as well. Success for our kids comes through learning commitment and believing in themselves. They learn how to handle the highs and lows of winning and losing. Required involvement in a competitive team or recreational sport works in conjunction with academic achievement and social well-being to create a well-rounded individual. This balance of academic, social, and athletic pursuits is what makes the Forman student complete.
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director: John Strawson
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Kayaking
- Lacrosse
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Weight Lifting
- Yoga
Graduates
Summary: The Forman School College Counseling Center provides a comprehensive program of services to help our students navigate the transition to college. Professionally trained college counselors work in a partnership with students and their parents. In the College Counseling program, the unique needs of our students are addressed through coursework and individualized counseling. We provide a great deal of time with each student to help them discover their future path. Beginning in the Junior year, students enroll in a Perspectives on Learning I course, where they begin their work on self determination, high stakes test preparation and advanced skills development. This course continues into the Senior year, Perspectives on Learning II, where students work to generalize what they have learned to the college setting. This work includes listening to college lectures, the effective use of college texts, accessing accommodations and the use of advanced technologies. Students also have the opportunity to visit a college class to gain real life experience.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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75th percentile |
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 202
Total Day: 28
Total Enrollment: 230
Boys: 135
Girls: 95
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $85,900
5-Day Boarding: $0
Day Tuition Fee: $70,200
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 24%
Average Awarded: $31,956
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $0
Current Endowment Amount: $8,294,967
Contact
Director of Admissions: Jaime Feinman
Admissions Phone: 860 567 1802
Fax: 860 567 3501
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.formanschool.org
Nearby Schools
- Rumsey Hall School - 8mi / 12 km
- The Frederick Gunn School - 11mi / 17 km
- The Taft School - 11mi / 18 km
- The Marvelwood School - 14mi / 22 km
- Kent School (CT) - 15mi / 24 km
- Canterbury School - 16mi / 26 km





