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

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 24

Number of AP Courses Offered: 8

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 59%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

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
• Geometry
• Honors Math

Computer Studies

• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

• Individual Instructions
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Recording
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Art History
• Ballet
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Design
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Independent Study
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

Leadership For Global Sustainability Outdoor Education Leadership 5-day Field Courses Wilderness First Responder (wfr)certification Project Blocks On Occasional Saturdays

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 23

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

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
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Technology Center
• Soccer Field
• Dance Studio
• Weight Room
• Athletic Fields
• Cross Country Trails

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

• Astronomy Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Gardening Club
• International Club
• Literary Magazine
• National Honor Society
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Sexualities Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Theater Club
• Yearbook

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

• Acting
• Art History
• Ballet
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Design
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance

Interscholastic Sports

• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Freestyle Skiing
• Lacrosse
• Mountain Biking
• Nordic Skiing
• Nordic Ski Racing
• Rock Climbing
• Snowboarding
• Soccer

Recreational Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Running
• Dance
• Freestyle Skiing
• Hiking
• Ice Climbing
• Kayaking
• Lacrosse
• Mountain Biking
• Nordic Skiing
• 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.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

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

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates: