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Name: Trinity-Pawling School |
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The Pawling School was founded in 1907 by Dr. Frederick Gamage. In 1946, it was renamed Trinity-Pawling School in recognition of its ties with Trinity School of New York City. In 1978, Trinity-Pawling School became a separate educational and corporate entity. Trinity-Pawling's Episcopal background is reflected in daily chapel services and course offerings in religion, ethics, and psychology. On weekends, boarding students attend services in the school chapel, at a Roman Catholic church, or at a synagogue. The School is located 68 miles north of New York City along the Connecticut border; regular train service is available from Grand Central Station to Pawling (population 5,000). The campus, set on 140 acres of rolling hills, is just over an hour's drive from New York 's major airports. On vacations, the School transports students to and from the airports and train stations. It is Trinity-Pawling's belief that an appreciation of one's own worth can best be discovered by experiencing the worth of others, by understanding the value of one's relationship with others, and by acquiring a sense of self-confidence that comes through living and working competently at the level of one's own potential. Trinity-Pawling respects and recognizes the differences in individuals and the different processes required to achieve their educational potential. The School is governed by a self perpetuating 26-member Board of Trustees. The School raises approximately $750,000 in Annual Giving, in part from its more than 4,000 alumni The School's endowment exceeds $28 Million. Trinity-Pawling is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Secondary School Admission Test Board, the New York Association of Independent Schools, and the National Association of Episcopal Schools
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To graduate from Trinity-Pawling, a student must obtain a minimum of 112 credits. A full year course is worth 6 credits, and a term course (trimester) is worth 2 credits. If a student enters after grade 9, his school record is evaluated and translated into Trinity- Pawling's system. Ninety credits, distributed as follows, are required: 24 credits in English; 18 credits in mathematics; 18 credits in a laboratory science; 18 credits in social studies; 12 credits in a foreign language; 6 credits in fine, performing, or manual arts (music, art, drafting, or drama); 4 credits in religion or philosophy; and 2 credits in health. Elective courses must be taken to make up the additional 10 credits. Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, U.S. history, European history, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, computer science, Latin, French, and Spanish. No credit is given for physical education courses since they are required by New York State law. Students carry a minimum of five courses per term. Evening study periods, held in student residences, are supervised by dorm masters. Students with academic difficulty have a formally supervised study hall. Teachers are available to give students extra help at any time agreeable to both. Reports are sent to parents three times per term. Trinity-Pawling uses a number grading system (0-100) in which 60 is passing, 80 qualifies for honors, and 85 qualifies for high honors. In addition to academic grades, the School utilizes a unique effort system to rank students based on overall effort in many aspects of school life, including academics, athletics, clubs, and dormitory life. A student's privileges are then tied to his overall effort ranking. This program is designed to work in conjunction with the School's philosophy of encouraging each student to work toward his own personal potential. The Language Program, open to a maximum of 40 students, is initiated in the ninth and tenth grades. A modification of the Orton-Gillingham method, it strives to retrain students with developmental dyslexia. First year students work in pairs with tutors. In addition, they take a skills-oriented language arts course. Phonetics, sequencing ideas, handwriting, memorization, and other language skills are emphasized. The second year student is placed in a language skills class and a tutorial class that meets four times a week. All students in the program also take basic history, mathematics, and science courses. The program's goal is to enable students to complete Trinity-Pawling's regular college-preparatory curriculum. Students in the program are not required to take a foreign language but may elect to do so |
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There are 49 full-time members of the faculty, all of whom reside on the campus. Members of the teaching faculty hold forty-nine baccalaureate and thirty graduate degrees. All participate in counseling and advising students. The School actively supports advanced study for its teachers during summers and other holidays. Archibald A. Smith III was appointed Headmaster in 1990, after having served at Trinity-Pawling as a chemistry teacher, Director of College Placement, and Assistant Headmaster at various times since 1975. He is a graduate of St. John's School in Houston , Texas ; Trinity College ( Hartford ) (B.S., 1972); and Wesleyan University (M.S., 1980). His career also includes teaching at the Northwood School in Lake Placid , New York . Mr. Smith is the past president of the New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors, he represents New York 's secondary Schools on the College Board's Advisory Council and its Council for Access Services. He is the past president of the New York State Association of Independent Schools, a member of the Accreditation Council of NYSAIS, and a trustee to the Dutchess Day School |
Trinity-Pawling's Director of College Counseling works closely with other administrators and faculty members to advise and aid students and their families with college placement. Individual meetings and group workshops are held on a regular basis, and more than 80 college representatives visit the campus each fall for presentations and interviews. More than 95 percent of the class of 2006 gained admission to their first- or second-choice college. All of the 2006 graduates earned college or university acceptances. Among those they attend are Bates, Bentley, Boston U, Clarkson, Colby, College of Charleston , Connecticut College , Dartmouth , Drew, Grinnell, Haverford, Kenyon, Lafayette, MIT, Skidmore, SMU, Saint Michael's, U. of Denver , And Williams just to name a few
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Boarding students number 230, and day students number 97. Students come from twenty-five states and ten countries. Students from minority groups make up 18 percent of the total enrollment. Students who choose Trinity-Pawling tend to desire a reasonably structured community that is dedicated to individual growth. A strong academic program in harmony with fine athletics and activities programs brings the School together. The School seeks students who want to actively pursue their academic and social development in a caring atmosphere. Major violations of community rules are handled by a Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee, which makes recommendations to the Headmaster. Less serious breaches are handled by the Dean and others. The Student-Faculty Senate is composed of school prefects and elected student and faculty representatives. The senate works to develop self-government, plans school activities, and fosters a bond between the students and the faculty. It consists of six committees, each with a responsibility for specific areas of school life. |
The Dann Building (1964) and the Science and Technology Center (2002) contain classrooms and science and computer labs. The Art Building ( completed in 2004) houses the fine arts, theater, and music programs. This building will contain a theater that will be used for student productions, lectures, and visiting professional performances. The library features an online catalog, 25,000 volumes, and available computers. It is located in the historic Cluett Building, which also contains administrative offices and the student center.
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Students reside in single or double rooms in eighteen dormitory units located in eight buildings, including Starr Hall (1984), Starr East (1987), and Cluett (renovated 1995). Each is under the supervision of 1 or more faculty members aided by senior proctors. Students are allowed to choose roommates, and, whenever possible, housing choice is granted. Students are grouped in housing units according to grade level. A student's dorm master is usually his adviser, so a strong personal relationship often develops. Trinity-Pawling stresses the value of close student-faculty relationships. Students enjoy a school store and snack bar that are open daily. Medical services are provided by the Health Center , staffed by a resident nurse and a doctor who makes daily visits. Several hospitals serve the area. Trinity- Pawling is within walking distance of the village of Pawling.
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Trinity-Pawling is a member of the New England Private School Athletic Conference and the Founders League, which affords it the opportunity to play schools in New England , such as Avon , Choate, Hotchkiss , Kent , Loomis Chaffee, Salisbury , Taft, and Westminster. Because the School believes that athletics and physical development are key ingredients in a student's growth, all students are required to participate in the program during the school year. Three or four levels of teams are formed in each interscholastic sport, including football, soccer, hockey, basketball, squash, wrestling, baseball, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, golf, and cross-country. Also offered at both the interscholastic and intramural levels are running, skiing, and weight training. The Carleton Gymnasium contains a 50- foot by 90-foot basketball court with two cross courts for practice. The lower floor and wing contain weight-training rooms, five new international squash courts, and locker rooms. There are also four soccer fields, two football fields, two baseball fields, a track, twelve tennis courts, three lacrosse fields, ponds for skating and fishing, the McGraw wrestling pavilion, and the enclosed Tirrell Hockey Rink. |
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Each student is encouraged to participate in one or more of the twenty-four activities offered on the campus. These activities are often initiated and directed by the students with the guidance of an interested faculty adviser. Among the offerings are the student newspaper, Model United Nations, the Minority Student Union , the yearbook, the choir, the photography club, the dramatic club, the chess club, the computer club, the fishing club, foreign language clubs, jazz groups, and the outing club. Trinity-Pawling encourages student initiative in starting new activities. The School sponsors regular trips to nearby areas of educational and cultural interest, including museums and theaters in New York City. Annual events include Parents' Weekend, Junior Parents' Weekend, and several alumni functions. The concert series, offering five concerts annually, brings a rich variety of musical talent to the campus during the school year. Each student participates in the work program that emphasizes the School's policy of self-responsibility and economy of operation. Boys assist with parts of the routine maintenance work throughout the buildings and on the grounds. |
At 8 a.m. four mornings a week, a brief community chapel service is held for all students. Classes are scheduled from 8:20 until 2:40 four days a week and until noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons are reserved for interscholastic sports events. Athletic practices take place in the afternoon, while most extracurricular activities are scheduled in the evening. Lunches are generally served cafeteria-style, dinners sit-down family-style. Students are required to study from 7:30 to 9:30 in their rooms, the library, or the study hall, depending upon their academic status.
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Dances, plays, concerts, trips to New York City, and informal activities are planned for weekends. The Student-Faculty Senate organizes and plans many of the weekend activities. Social activities are also arranged with girls' schools in the area. Weekend leaves from the School are based upon a group rating, which encompasses a student's record in academic effort and achievement, general citizenship, and dormitory life. In general, as the group rating increases, so do the amount and nature of privileges. Students are evaluated twice per term. |
Charges for 2006-07 are $37,000 for boarding students, $25,800 for day students in ninth through twelfth grade, and $17,800 for day students in seventh and eighth grade. Extra expenses totaled approximately $1500 per year. The Language Program is an additional $4700-$6800 per year, depending on the grade. A tuition payment plan and tuition insurance are available. Thirty-five percent of the students receive a total of $1.9 million in financial aid each year. Trinity-Pawling subscribes to the School and Student Service for Financial Aid and grants aid on the basis of need. |
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Trinity-Pawling seeks the well-rounded student who will both gain from and give to the School. New students are accepted in all grades; a limited number are accepted for the postgraduate year. Selection is based upon all-around qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, or national origin. Candidates must submit a complete transcript plus two or three teachers' recommendations, have a personal interview at the School, and take the SSAT. Candidates for the Language Program are asked to have completed a Wechsler Test (WISC-R). In 2006, there were 315 applicants, of whom 230 were accepted and 130 enrolled. |
Initial inquiries are welcome at any time. Campus tours and interviews (allow 1 1/2 -2 hours) can be arranged by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:30-2:00 , and on Saturday, 8:30-11:00 . All candidates must have an interview. The completed forms must be accompanied by a non refundable fee of $40, $100 for international applicants. Fall is the usual time for applying, and notification of acceptance begins in early March. Parents are expected to reply to acceptances one month after notification. |
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Trinity-Pawling's Director of College Counseling works closely with other administrators and faculty members to advise and aid students and their families with college placement. Individual meetings and group workshops are held on a regular basis, and more than 80 college representatives visit the campus each fall for presentations and interviews. More than 95 percent of the class of 2008 gained admission to their first- or second-choice college. All of the 2008 graduates earned college or university acceptances. Among those they attend are Boston College, Boston University, Colgate University, Hobart and William Smith College, College of Holy Cross, Columbia University, Cornell University, Embry-Riddle, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Occidental College, Princeton University, RIT, Syracuse University, Trinity College, and University of Chicago just to name a few. |
Trinity-Pawling seeks the well-rounded student who will both gain from and give to the School. New students are accepted in all grades; a limited number are accepted for the postgraduate year. Selection is based upon all-around qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, or national origin. Candidates must submit an application, biographical outline, a complete transcript plus two or three teachers' recommendations, have a personal interview at the School, and take the SSAT. Candidates for the Language Program are asked to have completed a Wechsler Test (WISC-R). In 2008, there were 315 applicants, of whom 250 were accepted and 130 enrolled. |
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MacGregor Robinson |
2006 New England Football Champs, 2006 Erickson Conference Champs (football), 2006 New England Basketball 2 nd place, 2005 New England Basketball Champs, 2006 Founders League Wrestling Champs, 2006 New England Wrestling, 2006 New England Track & Field Champs, 2006 New England Skiing (slaloms) 3 rd place |
