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Golden Tree Academy
, Tbd, PA 16214 - View a map of this school Map tel:
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  School Notes Overview:

Golden Tree Academy is a developing junior day and boarding school meeting the needs of the unique academic, social, and emotional characteristics associated with bright and gifted students. Our small school environment, outstanding college preparatory curriculum, and exciting electives specially designed for our students ensures that your child is given every opportunity to develop to his or her own full potential.

NOTE: School is in development stages. The location is pending - current facilities being considered include locations in Western Pennsylvania and the Raleigh-Durham area - although other locations are possible. The Academy hopes to be operational by Fall 2010 or 2011. Values on this page are estimates.

Please see school website at http://www.goldentree.org for the most complete and current information.


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Golden Tree Academy
Overview:
School Focus Junior Boarding School
Grades (Boarding) Grades 2-8
Grades (Day) Grades K-8
School Type Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes
Academics and Faculty  
Saturday Classes No
Classroom Dress Code Casual
Average Class Size 6
Teacher : Student ratio 1:5
Number of AP Courses Offered n/a
ESL Courses Offered No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree n/a
Summer Program Offered Yes
   
Finances  
Endowment Size n/a
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $40,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $22,000
Tuition 5 day boarding $37,500
Percent Students on Financial Aid 5%
Average financial aid grant $ 500
   
Admission  
Application Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 50%
Director of Admissions Bryan Evans
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 7

Interscholastic Sports
BowlingGolf
Mountain BikingPaddle Tennis
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
Tennis 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9

Extracurriculars
 
-Programs vary each yearCreative Problem Solving
DramaGolf
Lego MindstormsRocketry/Models
SoccerSoftball
Video Production 
School Notes:
  • Golden Tree Academy will offer the following:
  • Enriched, pre-college preparatory curriculum, including honors level courses
  • High academic expectations for all students
  • Small classes in a small school environment
  • Individual attention and individualized programs
  • Support for students with unique learning abilities
  • Developmentally appropriate and flexible scheduling
  • Cohesive social, life, and executive functioning skills development
  • Faculty trained in the unique developmental characteristics of elementary, intermediate, and middle school aged children
  • Full time house parents
  • Outdoor education
  • Fun weekend activities
  • Golden Tree Academy is led by a dedicated staff with extensive experience in boarding schools, day schools, and schools for the gifted.
  • Students enrolling in the charter class will have many unique opportunities, including shaping the school culture, naming school facilities, and playing a vital part in developing the overall boarding program.
  • Profile last updated: 08/31/2008
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