Wolfeboro: The Summer Boarding School

Founded: 1910

Ages/Grades: Ages 11-18; Grades 5-12

School Setting: Outdoor, Lakeside Campus, 125 acre lawns, athletic fields and three residential campuses. Students and faculty experience a full scholastic program as well as a 'camp' atmosphere.

School Size: 200 students, 80 faculty and staff

Classroom Size: 4-6 students

Student/Teacher Ratio: In total: a 3 to 1 student to adult ratio

Tuition: $11,300 in 2009

Financial Aid: Yes

Departments:

NA

Curriculum:

All traditional subjects offered including English, Writing, Literature, History, Mathematics, Science, Latin, Spanish, French, SAT Preparation, ESL, Study Skills

Percentage of Graduating Class: NA

Support Services: The school is especially effective in supporting students who need to improve focus, productivity, confidence and accountability. A fully traditional and mainstream school, it is not designed to support or enroll students in need of emotional or life style support.

Camp Programs: Yes

Computer Capabilities:

None - no computers, internet or cell phones are permitted

School Championships:

NA

School Clubs:

NA

Notable Graduates:

NA

Parking Spaces/Availability: NA

Uniform Guidelines: See Handbook - no strict dress code - summer attire

Admissions Requirements:

College bound middle or secondary school students may make application. Current school must provide school records, testing, and confirm citizenship level.

Mission Statement: That every student will experience higher levels of academic success and productivity as they prepare for the next school year.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

All students benefit from a traditional, structured school setting where all expectations are clearly delineated and enforced. We believe that every student wants to be achieve at a higher level than they are currently performing at.

School History: 100 Years of Student Succes: Originally established in 1910, Wolfeboro is and has been exclusively a summer boarding school providing a highly structured, supportive environment for girls and boys entering grades 6 through 12 in an exceptional lakeside setting. With a staff of approximately 100 adults serving a student population of 200 and a class size of 4-6 students, our priorities include the development of effective study habits and skills, including organizational skills, academic accountability, confidence and enthusiasm: the habits of mind conducive to academic success. Our entire academic and non-academic program is designed to support the attainment of individual goals. Courses are offered in all core subject areas for the purpose of review, preview or credit.

Notes/School Information:

 Students are typically referred to Wolfeboro by educational consultants, guidance counselors, directors of admissions and heads of schools for the following purposes:

 

• To improve core academic skills in preparation for the upcoming school year
• To strengthen organizational and study skills
• To complete course work for credit purposes:  advanced or remedial
• To fortify academic confidence
• To elevate levels of academic responsibility and enthusiasm
• To prepare for the SAT:  separate courses in mathematics and critical reading 
• To improve skills in English as a Second Language
• To experience a traditional boarding school routine
• To immerse the student in an outdoor, academic and away-from-home residential setting