Education. REimaginEd.

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... a learning environment that reflects your interests, your talents, and your individual style. imagine a supportive community of students and teachers where you’ll tackle exciting challenges and discover passions that will change your life.

imagine a place where your confidence and abilities will soar.

imagine a place of possibility ...

Imagine yourself at Marvelwood.

“�Everything�we�do�at�Marvelwood�is�motivated�by�two�goals:�to�ensure�that�each�student�grows���������������������in�self-confidence�and�achieves�academic�success.”��William Bingham, Dean of Faculty, Director of College Counseling, English Teacher

Academics at Marvelwood: Traditional and Experiential

marvelwood students are challenged to grow academically and personally. Each student’s program is designed according to their individual interests and needs, allowing them to strengthen the areas in which they excel and to improve those where they may need extra support.

at marvelwood, students learn through hands-on participation in both traditional college prep courses and unique electives, including Religion, ornithology, and Food Studies. an exceptional 4:1 student/faculty ratio guarantees individual attention and the opportunity for students and teachers to share ideas and celebrate their successes together. our Learning Support program offers assis-tance with academics as needed.

marvelwood.org/learningsupport

With more than 75 course offerings, including advanced Placement and Honors courses, students find challenge at every level and the support they need to excel. marvelwood teachers link ideas and concepts to the real world in ways that encourage creative and critical thinking. Students graduate with a strong educational foundation, an appreciation for diversity, and the confidence to explore their world.

marvelwood.org/academics

Ornithology: A Marvelwood Hallmark

Marvelwood is one of only three high schools in the nation to offer a year-long course in ornithology. Students observe birds in their natural habitat and have documented more than 87 species that breed in or migrate through northwestern Connecticut. Students operate bird- banding stations under the guidance of the Institute for Bird Populations and collaborate with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection to maintain a colony of purple martins, an endangered species.

Twice each year, Marvelwood students travel to Panama and the Cocobolo Nature Reserve to monitor the habits of migratory species, research the country’s native birds and reptiles, and take part in service projects that benefit the local communities.

marvelwood.org/ornithology

marvelwood.org/panama

cHaLLEngE

Sample Electives:

· Creative Writing

· Harry Potter & Philosophy

· LEGO Robotics

· Computer Programming

· The Science of CSI

· Screenwriting

Learning extends beyond

the classroom to field study, trips,

and workshops including:

· Metropolitan Museum of Art,

New York, N.Y.

· The Institute for American Indian

Studies, Washington, Conn.

· Connecticut Envirothon, Tolland, Conn.

· Connecticut Natural Resources

Academy at University of Connecticut

· Fieldwork at nearby nature preserves

· Cape Cod habitat studies and

whale watch

· Project Oceanology, Groton, Conn.

· Visits to local artists’ studios

· Maple sugaring

Imagine your success. Imagine Marvelwood.

Next Steps

marvelwood college counselors guide students and parents through every step of the college search process. They help students identify schools that best match their interests and goals and where they are likely to have a successful and positive experience. utilizing naviance, a comprehensive organizational tool, all students participate in the college process and 100% are accepted by two- to four-year colleges or universities.

marvelwood.org/college

Marvelwood’s wide range of clubs and activities includes:

· A cappella group

· Campus tour guides

· Connecticut Envirothon

· Gay-Straight Alliance

· Jazz and rock band

· Math Club

· Music on the Mountain

· Percussion Ensemble

· School newspaper

· Student government

· Table-top gaming club

· Peer mediation

Expand Your Horizons

at marvelwood, art is part of everyday life. all students—no matter their level of training or exposure to the arts—have a gift for creating and discovering their talents and voice. marvelwood’s program helps them to hone that gift.

The arts program at marvelwood is built on a proud tradition of artistic expression that began with the School’s founding. Here, the arts teach students analytical and creative thinking, problem solving, project-based learning, collaboration, communication, global perspective, non-traditional assessment, and arts literacy. marvelwood offers a wide range of beginning, intermediate, and advanced performing arts and visual arts classes. Students have more than 20 options in traditional, cross-curricular, and interdisciplinary settings.

ExPLoRE

“My�talents�and�interests�were�largely�ignored�by�public�school.��At�Marvelwood,�I’ve�had�opportunities�to�explore�multiple�interests�and�discover�new�ones.�Marvelwood�has�opened�up�the�world�for�me.”��Courtney, senior

Visual and Performing Art Electives

· Visual Art

· Advanced Placement Art

· Photography

· Ceramics

· Creative Music Performance

· Advanced Music

· History of Jazz and

Rock ’n’ Roll

· Songwriting/Building

a Band

· Classic Album Review

· World Music

· A cappella

· Leadership

· Ukulele 101

· Honors Theatre

· Acting Shakespeare

· Introduction to Theatre

Get Out and Play!

Whether you prefer biking, competing on a school team, or rock climbing, marvelwood provides you with opportunities to get a great workout—plus the chance to discover a love of nature, build friendships, and learn teamwork through competitive athletics or non-competitive outdoor adventures.

at marvelwood, athletes enjoy winning, yet are also encouraged to enjoy playing, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and participation. Success is measured by a winning attitude, not a winning record.

adjacent to the appalachian and mohawk trails and close to the Housatonic River, mohawk Ski area, and St. John’s Ledges, the School provides inexhaustible resources for mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, camping, skiing, snowboarding, and more.

EncouRagE

Team Spirit

Marvelwood has 17 athletic teams in 11 sports and is a member of the New England

Preparatory School Athletic League (NEPSAC). Teams compete in the Hudson Valley

Athletic League (HVAL). Talented athletes represent the School at all-state and New

England championships.

· Baseball

· Basketball

· Cross country

· Lacrosse

· Skiing

· Soccer

· Tennis

· Ultimate Frisbee

· Volleyball

· Wrestling

marvelwood.org/athletics

Adventure Spirit

Marvelwood’s location provides inexhaustible resources for outdoor adventure:

· Canoeing

· Hiking

· Mountain biking

· Rock climbing

· Skiing

· Snowboarding

· Camping

· Ropes Course

“Marvelwood�athletics�have�given�me�a�stronger�connection�with�other�students.�It’s�more�of�a�family�than�just�a�team.�Every�practice�and�game,�I�look�forward�to�improving�and�growing�with�my�teammates.”��Danielle, junior

community

Service: A Way of Life at Marvelwood

marvelwood’s dedication to community service extends back to the earliest days of the School. Each Wednesday morning is devoted to regional community service projects including clearing trails at the audubon center, maintaining equipment at the Kent Firehouse, and working with children at local nursery schools. other special projects include preparing and serving lunch at the Kent Senior center, hosting a Princess tea Party for the make-a-Wish Foundation, participation in cRoP Walk and domestic Violence awareness Week, anti-bullying initiatives, and clothing drives. Every spring, marvelwood’s Senior Service trip—a culminating experience for marvelwood’s soon-to-be-graduates—provides seniors with valid and tangible proof of their potential to make a difference in the lives of others.

marvelwood.org/communityservice

Recent Community Service Placements

· Kent and Sharon Land Trusts

· Campus recycling

· Local farms

· Regional animal shelters

· Local nursery schools and Head

Start programs

· Kent Memorial Library

A Home Away From Home

at marvelwood, friendships are forged and differences are celebrated in a supportive, nurturing environment. The expansive mountaintop campus is surrounded by forests, wetlands, farmland, and hiking trails, yet is small enough to foster closeness and security.

in the dormitories, students study, socialize, and enjoy activities under the close supervision of caring, involved, and accessible dormitory faculty. advisors, teachers, coaches, mentors, trip and club leaders, and faculty make every attempt to ensure that students have a sense of being cared for and appreciated.

marvelwood.org/studentlife

Come Visit

The Marvelwood School is located near the historical sites, renowned galler-ies, and arts venues of scenic Litchfield County, between New York City and Boston. Come tour our campus and meet our community—and experience Marvelwood.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office or visit marvelwood.org/admissions

860-927-0047 or toll free 800-440-9107 admissions@marvelwood.org

Map and directions on back cover >

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SuPPoRt

Imagine your success. Imagine Marvelwood.

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The Marvelwood School is approximately two hours from

New York City, three and a half hours from Boston, and one

and a half hours west of Hartford, Connecticut.

In addition to those in New York City and Boston, airports

convenient to the School are Bradley International Airport in

Hartford, Westchester Airport in White Plains, Albany Airport,

and Newburgh Airport in Orange County, New York.

Amtrak and Metro North service are accessible within 20

minutes of campus.

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476 Skiff mountain Road | Po Box 3001 | Kent, ct 06757-3001 860-927-0047 or toll free 800-440-9107 | marvelwood.org