Maplebrook School
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| Maplebrook School | |
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| Location | |
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Amenia , New York United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-ed private, boarding school; Day school[1] |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Interfaith/nonsectarian[1] |
| Established | 1945 |
| Head of School | Jennifer Scully[1] |
| Faculty | 34 teachers |
| Enrollment | 74 high school students 37 Boys, 37 Girls 95% boarding 40 post-secondary students |
| Average class size | 6 students[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 2:1 |
| Campus | 98 acres (400,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Athletics | 17 interscholastic and intramural sports teams |
| Mascot | The Eagles |
| Rival School | Riverview School |
| Website | www.maplebrookschool.org |
Maplebrook School is a small boarding school in Amenia, New York, that serves adolescents and young adults with learning differences.
History and goals[edit]
Maplebrook School was founded in 1945 by Serena Merck, Marjorie Finger, and Sunny Barlow.[1] These women were pursuing a vision of superior education for youngsters who learn differently and endeavored to create a disciplined environment where academic achievement is valued. Maplebrook's goal is to create a community which values the individual, nourishes trust and confidence, promotes respect and understanding, encourages participation and helps build character.[2][3][4]
Programs[edit]
Maplebrook offers educational programs both for high school students and for post-secondary studies. There are two post-secondary programs: the C.A.P.S Program – Center for the Advancement of Post Secondary Studies; and the T.L.C. Program – Transitional Living Center.[5]
Campus and facilities[edit]
Maplebrook is situated in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains approximately 90 miles (140 km) north of New York City. The school consists of twenty-nine buildings in addition to tennis courts, a swimming pool and athletic fields spread throughout the campus.[6][7]
Academic facilities[edit]
The academic complex contains seventeen classrooms, including a science laboratory, a home and consumer economics classroom, and two computer resource centers. The computer resource centers are fully equipped with new computers, printers, CD-ROM players, and computer projection for large-group instruction. The facilities also include a bookstore, horticulture lab, woodworking shop and a library containing more than 7,000 volumes. In addition, there are several tutoring rooms, and offices for psychologists, speech and language therapists, chaplains, nurse, and other administrative personnel in addition to a student center, mail room, and a school store.[6][7]
Athletic facilities[edit]
Outdoor facilities include tennis courts, basketball courts, a horse-back riding facility, and athletic fields for soccer, field hockey, and other team sports. In addition to the gymnasium, the campus boasts of a weight and fitness center and an indoor heated pool.[6][7]
Dormitories and other facilities[edit]
Most academic students live with a roommate in one of the campus' four dormitories. There are lounge and study areas with access to computers within each of the dormitories. As with most private boarding schools, a faculty member resides on each floor in the dormitories and students eat their meals in the main dining hall.[6][7]
Students[edit]
As of 2008, about 115 students attended Maplebrook School. There were 74 students in the academic program (split evenly between boys and girls) and 40 students in the post-secondary programs. 7,400 students graduated by 2024. Approximately 95% of the students at the school lived on campus.
Faculty[edit]
As of 2008[update] there were 34 teachers at Maplebrook, allowing for personalized interaction between students and teachers due to a student/teacher ratio of 2:1.[1]
Extracurricular activities[edit]
Every student is required to participate in three sports each academic year. In the Fall, students can participate in soccer, field hockey, cross-country, and equestrian activities. During the Winter the choices are basketball, cheerleading, swimming, skiing, and equestrian activities. In the Spring the activities are softball, track and field, tennis, and equestrian activities.[8]
Intramural sports are also available throughout the academic year. Some intramural choices are floor hockey, volleyball, golf, hiking, cycling, and weight/fitness, though more options are available if there is sufficient interest in students.[8]
Accreditations[edit]
Maplebrook School is accredited by The New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.[9] Some students advance to higher education, and a few have earned four-year college degrees. But for most, the goal after Maplebrook is to live and work independently.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Maplebrook School – Amenia, New York". Private School Review. February 11, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2008.
- ^ Scully, Jennifer. (2000) The Power of Social Skills in Character Development: Helping Diverse Learners Succeed.. New York: National Professional Resources
- ^ "Maplebrook School: Mission and Goals". Archived from the original on December 1, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2008.
- ^ Rossman, Eva, ed. (2008). The Partnership Years. New York: Eagle Press.
- ^ "Maplebrook School: Programs". Archived from the original on March 28, 2008. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Maplebrook School: Facilities". Archived from the original on March 24, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Parent and Student Handbook: Maplebrook School.2007-2008 edition. New York: Moore & More Printing.
- ^ a b "Maplebrook School: Athletics". Archived from the original on May 20, 2006. Retrieved March 24, 2008.
- ^ Maplebrook School: Accredited By