Summary: Get ready for dynamic classes—you’ll work in teams to find solutions, stretch your mind with vigorous discussions, and explore beyond the textbook with hands-on experiments. Our teachers are passionate about their subject matter and generous with their time, and they’ll push you to become fearless leaders and humble team players. You’ll have your pick of exciting and challenging classes, including honors-level and Advanced Placement courses. And our college counseling team is ready to find the best college fit. At Trinity-Pawling, we're known for the Effort System, but our belief in effort goes much deeper than that. It's the way we think — and how we live. We believe all great accomplishments begin with perseverance in the face of challenges. In the end, effort is how we measure ourselves, not only as students, but also as athletes, brothers, and school-citizens. Trinity-Pawling also offers an exceptional program for boys with language-based learning issues. The School’s Center for Learning Achievement recognizes the potential in each and every one of these students. For over 45 years, this signature program and individualized academic support have been providing an environment where students are transformed — achieving their academic goals in ways they never expected, finding their confidence, and preparing for their futures.

Department Director David Coratti

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 50

Number of AP Courses Offered: 16

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 65%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

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

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• Social Justice
• The Bible
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology

Sciences

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Health
• Meteorology
• Physical Science
• Physics

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Computer Studies

• Computer Applications
• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Individual Instructions
• Music Theory
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Architecture
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Silkscreen
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Television Production
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art
• Theater History

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Independent Study
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

Mandarin

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 8

Average Students Per Dorm: 20

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 8

Dorm Amenities

• Lounge
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

90% of Faculty Living on Campus; Dorm Parents are Available 24/7; 24/7 Health Care by Dedicated School Nurses

Student Life

Trinity-Pawling is a boys' school not because single sex education is our mission, but because single sex education helps us accomplish our mission. We want to provide an environment where boys are encouraged to push themselves and explore their gifts and talents in all phases of life on campus, free from the pressures and distractions that are unavoidable in the context of a coed school. A few years ago, this approach to teaching was controversial. No longer. Today, expert after expert is acknowledging the fact that America's school culture puts boys at a disadvantage. Today, a growing chorus praises the unique opportunities boys' schools provide.

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Technology Center

Other Facilities

Field House; 5 Squash Courts; Lighted Turf Field; 3 Basketball Courtsc Hockey Rink; 9 Tennis Courtsc Athletic Training and Conditioning Equipment

Clubs & Organizations

• Asian Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Gardening Club
• Habitat for Humanity
• Honor Council
• International Club
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Sexualities Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Radio Station

Summary: ATHLETICS: At Trinity-Pawling, sports are for everyone. We play to stay fit and have fun. But sports have even bigger lessons to teach us: about success and failure; leadership and sacrifice; how to find serious stamina and resilience within yourself. Guided by some of the best coaches in New England, we strive to become true scholar-athletes — by our skill and also by who we are as people. In the end, we display the full measure of our character on the field, the court, the track — wherever we compete. FALL 2020 ATHLETIC UPDATE: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and after many discussions prioritizing community health, safety, and well-being, the Founders League has unanimously, and with great regret, decided to cancel all Founders League interscholastic competition for the 2020 Fall season. ARTS: Whether you’re a seasoned artist or newly creative, we’ll introduce you to a variety of art forms so you can discover and nurture your passions. We believe that cultivating self-expression builds confidence and focus, which is why art classes are central to our curriculum. You’ll take at least one year of music, theater, visual arts, art history, or music appreciation, with the opportunity to continue on to advanced-level classes. Your instructors are teachers and accomplished professional artists who are active in their fields. You’ll learn from the best, and you’ll do it in our Gardiner Arts Center, a showpiece in itself, which houses a 400-seat theater, rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, a dark room, and art studios.

Arts Department Director: Edwin "Ned" Reade

Athletics Department Director: Brian Foster

Notable Achievements: 2018 Varsity Hockey Founders League Champions

Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Architecture
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Silkscreen
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Television Production
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art
• Theater History

Interscholastic Sports

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Squash
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Basketball
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Football
• Golf
• Hiking
• Ice Climbing
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Education
• Power Lifting
• Rock Climbing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Tennis
• Weight Lifting
• Ice Skating

Summary: As a college preparatory school, the entire Trinity-Pawling community works together to provide our students with the guidance and support they need to find success in college and beyond. Our dedicated college counseling team has an individualized and student-centered approach as they help each student navigate the college selection process. From researching and visiting to applying and interviewing, our Office of College Counseling strives to make the entire experience efficient, focused, and rewarding.

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