George School

Newtown

Pennsylvania

United States

Overview

George School is a Quaker coeducational boarding and day school grades nine through twelve located in Newtown PA. Founded in 1893 George School offers a broad curriculum including AP classes and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program a rigorous two-year course of study. Students come from diverse backgrounds representing 13 US states and 42 foreign countries. 44% of US citizens are students of color. Quaker values such as tolerance equality and social justice create a diverse community where academics sports arts and service learning share emphasis. The George School Mission Statement: With Quaker tradition as its touchstone and academic excellence at its core George School seeks to develop citizen scholars cheerfully committed to openness in the pursuit of truth to service and peace and to the faithful stewardship of the earth. We want our students to treasure learning for its own sake and to use it to benefit a diverse world. Above all we want them to “let their lives speak.”

Academics

Summary: The mission of george school's college counseling office is to help you find a college that is right for you. It's to help you let your life speak." That's a quaker phrase we like to use around here that in practical terms means you'll get lots of individual counselor attention and you'll look at lots of different colleges. It's not a cookie cutter approach. Yes you might look at a college or two that's a household word but the real goal is to find that special place where you'll be happiest and most productive. To do that you have plenty of resources. There's the annual college fair and visits from over 200 college reps. You'll attend workshops and seminars on everything from financial aid to interviews to the college essay. But far and away the best resource you have here are the counselors. You'll be matched with one your junior year who will work closely with you through the entire process. And our diverse student body with its multitude of interests means our

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:7

Average Class Size: 14

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 85

Number of AP Courses Offered: 17

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 73%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

Asian History
Classical History
European History
Honors
Medieval History
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
Latin
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Faith
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Social Justice
The Bible
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Health
Marine Biology
Oceanography
Physical Science
Physics
Physiology

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Geometry
Honors Math
Probability
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Programming
Computer Science
Robotics

Music

Choral Music
Composition
Music Theory
Orchestra

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Production
Publications
Public Speaking
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
Modern Dance

Special Programs

Community Service
Independent Study

Distinctive or New Programs

International Baccalaureate; English As A Second Language

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms:

Average Students Per Dorm: 39

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Pool
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Equestrian Center; Organic Garden; Movement Studio

Clubs & Organizations

Asian Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
Horseback Riding
International Club
Investment Club
Jewish Student Organization
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Sexualities Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Maureen West

Athletics Department Director: Kurt Ruch

Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Production
Publications
Public Speaking
Sculpture
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
Modern Dance

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country Running
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Horseback Riding
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Dance
Swimming
Ultimate Frisbee
Weight Lifting

Graduates

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 9%

Average Merit Scholarship: 6,900

Current Endowment Amount: $176,500,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 235

Total Day: 287

Total Enrollment: 522

Boys: 267

Girls: 255

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: February 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $63,700

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $42,200

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 61%

Average Awarded: $36,000

School Finances