St. Thomas More School

Oakdale

Connecticut

United States

Overview

STM is an accredited college preparatory coed 100% boarding school for all types of students. • STM began accepting girls in August 2021 – Today we have almost 40 girls on campus. • Enrolling students in grades 8 through Postgraduate (PG) • University Preparatory Curriculum • Student Athlete Preparation – Single Sport Concentration • Dress Code – Polo Shirts and Khaki’s • Academic ESL for all levels from low intermediate to advanced. • AP Courses: U.S. Government, Micro/Macroeconomics, Calculus AB, U.S. History, Environmental Science, Statistics, Biology, and more!

Academics

Department Director Matthew Quinn

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7/1:

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 25

Number of AP Courses Offered: 9

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 78%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Center
Learning Differences Support
ADD/ADHD Support

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Poetry
American Literature

History

European History
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
World Issues

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Physical Science
Physics

Math

Special Programs

Community Service
Independent Study
Leadership
Physical Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 40

Number of Girls Dorms: 1

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

Lounge
Wireless Internet
Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Large dorm common rooms plus central student center

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Sand Volleyball Court
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Weight Room
Athletic Fields
Waterfront
Cross Country Trails

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Asian Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Dorm Proctors
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Ultimate Frisbee
Film Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director:

Athletics Department Director: Jeff Moore

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Wrestling

Recreational Sports

Basketball
Canoeing
Crew
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Martial Arts
Outdoor Education
Power Lifting
Sailing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Ernie DiGregorio

Class of 1969

Professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association

Andre Drummond

Class of 2011

Professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association

Summer Programs

Summary: The summer programs at St. Thomas More School combine academics study skills athletics and summer recreational activities because we know that you can have a fun and memorable summer and be in a better position to achieve your goals when you return to school in the fall. We offer 3 different programs to ensure an age appropriate experience that maximizes your time effort and results. Whether you are a middle school student preparing for high school or a high school student wanting to get a head start on your course work or a high school student needing to retake an important classes or two or an international student wanting to focus on your English skills and experience a traditional American" summer we have a program that fits your needs. Our formula for success in the summer is much the same as in our regular session: great teachers individualized attention small classes challenging and fun athletics and extracurricular activities in a 100% boarding environment. Please contact us if you have any additional questions about Summer@STM. We hope to see you on campus!"

Department Director: Matthew Quinn

Summer International Program

Description: The summer program at STM combines English classes, athletics, and summer recreational activities on a beautiful 100-acre lakefront campus. Students will experience a fun traditional American summer while gaining skills that put them in a better position t

Director: Matthew Quinn

Application Deadline:

Start Date: 2024-07-03

End Date: 2024-07-28

Tuition From:

Tuition To:

Website:

Boarding:

Financial Aid Available:

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 50%

Average Merit Scholarship: 5,000

Current Endowment Amount: $5,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 160

Total Day: 160

Total Enrollment: 320

Boys: 240

Girls: 80

Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12

Day Grades Offered: -

School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $56,900

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: N/A

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 52%

Average Awarded: $24,234

School Finances