Glen Urquhart School
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74 Hart Street , Beverly Farms, MA 01915 Phone (978) 927-1064 Admissions Contact |
| Grades Served | K-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 |
| Boarding/Day | Day School |
| Single-Sex or Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Day Enrollment | 234 |
| Boarding Enrollment | 0 |
| Setting | Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 7.3:1 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Accrediting Body | Association of Independent Schools in New England |
| Special Programs/Features | The campus contains a nature trail with an outdoor classroom, a boardwalk into a wetlands area for nature study, and a 7,000 square foot greenhouse, one-half of which is set up as a science classroom with an aquaponics system, the other half of which is used in a partnership with The Food Project to grow vegetables for sustainable farming and supplying food pantries. The seedlings started in our greenhouse produce approximately 60,000 pounds of vegetables each year. |
| Next Scheduled Open House | February 20, 2012 - August 31, 2012 More Info |
| Summer Programs | This school offers summer programs. More Info |
| Application Deadline | January 31 |
| Required Testing | In-house |
| Tuition | $15,300-$22,900 |
| Financial Aid Program | $731,000 |
| % of Student Body on Financial Aid |
22% |
| Accepts international students requiring an I-20 visa? |
Glen Urquhart School cultivates original thinkers with a global perspective in the pursuit of academic excellence and intellectual growth. Children find joy in learning when a curriculum is intellectually challenging, developmentally appropriate, integrated, engaging of their senses, and inclusive of resources beyond the school's walls. With two fully credentialed teachers in every lower school classroom, students thrive in an atmosphere of individualized support. Students also benefit from a nature trail, outdoor classroom, and greenhouse on the 23-acre campus.
What's Happening In Our School?
03/07/2012 -- FROM FACEBOOK
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02/21/2011 -- FROM TWITTER
RT @DanielPink: Excellent column by @jonahlehrer on the power of distractibility and the importance of not focusing. http://on.wsj.com/gmJ1Z0