Salisbury School

School Notes Overview:

The Salisbury Summer School was founded in the belief that a student's ability to understand and employ the written word determines to a substantial degree his or her measure of academic achievement. It is therefore the purpose of the program to offer intensive skill development in all phases of English, reading and writing at the secondary level. This training is determined by the needs of the individual student. In addition, we offer an elective course in Mathematics review and opportunities to improve SAT performance......

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School Overview:

County Litchfield County, CT
Program Name Salisbury Summer School of Reading and English
Program Type Study skills development
Number of Students 105 students
Student Body Type Coeducational
Ages Accepted Age 12 - Age 18
First Session Start Date June 26
First Session End Date July 31
First Program Weeks 5 weeks
Program Director Ralph J. Menconi
Campus Area 725 acres
Founding Year 1946
Summer School Type Residential

School Notes:

  • The Salisbury Summer School was founded in the belief that a student's ability to understand and employ the written word determines to a substantial degree his or her measure of academic achievement. It is therefore the purpose of the program to offer intensive skill development in all phases of English, reading and writing at the secondary level. This training is determined by the needs of the individual student. In addition, we offer an elective course in Mathematics review and opportunities to improve SAT performance.
  • We believe that the best way to teach our students is to provide them with a supportive but challenging learning environment in which each individual can improve academically, as well as grow personally. Salisbury Summer School is not only for the motivated student who wishes to enrich his or her mastery of reading and written expression, but it is also for students who may lack good personal organizational skills, who do not know how to approach their studies properly, and who consequently are not making the most of their academic opportunities.
  • While many summer schools offer reading and study skills courses, only Salisbury immerses students in a curriculum and academic environment structured exclusively to promote better organization and improved reading and writing. Minimizing distractions and maximizing student teacher contact (a 4:1 ratio), Salisbury employs experienced teachers, who also serve as dorm monitors and advisors. Students become part of a five-week summer boarding school in which teachers get to know students more thoroughly than during an eight-month regular boarding school.
  • We are often able to achieve this enhanced sense of purpose in our students because we seek to understand how each individual functions academically, intellectually, and personally. Diagnostic tests, psychological consultants and knowledgeable advisors enable us to assess the learning style and the strengths and weaknesses of each student
  • The excellent facilities and extraordinary location of Salisbury School complement the summer program's belief that healthy recreation is a major element in effective learning. Students participate in weekday afternoon Sports and Activity programs, which offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Alternative activities such as music, photography, and improvisational drama are also offered each week.

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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

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