Summary: Delphian emphasizes applied knowledge and the ability to study independently. Credit is earned through demonstration of ability and mastery of materials studied. Graduation requires of every student proven skills in critical thinking, ethics, communication, teamwork and leadership; hundreds of hours of self-generated projects covering several major ability zones; and solid grounding in the traditional academic subjects with an emphasis on classic literature. Reason, creativity and integrity, in conjunction with free and open inquiry, are given the highest priority in all areas and levels of the program.

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Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:15

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 19

Number of AP Courses Offered: 9

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Technology Center

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry

History

• Asian History
• Classical History
• European History
• Honors
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• French
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• Mythology
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Social Justice
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Sociology

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Electronics
• Geology
• Health
• Marine Biology
• Microbiology
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Physiology

Math

Computer Studies

• Computer Applications
• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Web Design

Music

• Choral Music
• Composition
• Individual Instructions
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Songwriting
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Production
• Public Speaking
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Television Production
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Personal Finance
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 25

Number of Girls Dorms: 5

Number of Boys Dorms: 5

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

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Student Life

The Delphian community takes care to make everyone feel welcome—after all, it's their home, too. Much of Delphian's success is based on the team spirit of our community as a whole. We emphasize integrity and open communication between students, faculty and staff, as well as in the parent-school-student relationship. A key to the success of our boarding program, which has been lauded as "a model residential program," is the robust participation of our students in student council. All Upper and Middle School students are required to hold positions of responsibility on their respective student councils as part of their academic programs. Student council members do much of the weekend activity planning, but they also coordinate community service activities, help with tutoring in local schools, give tours to prospective families, assist with the school's social media, support our athletics teams, assist in the library and run study halls, make films for internal and external promotion, and tackle countless other positions of responsibility that help the school run smoothly. Delphian's student council is a fully functioning organizational body that is essential to our school's daily activity and a vital part of each student's educational program.

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

• Tennis Courts
• Cross-country Trails
• Yoga/Dance Room
• Weightlifting Room
• Cross-fit Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Gardening Club
• Habitat for Humanity
• International Club
• Math Club
• Model UN
• Newspaper
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Science Fiction Club
• Scouting
• Skateboarding Club
• Snowboarding Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Woodworking Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club

Summary: Delphian views the soccer field or volleyball court as yet another avenue to help our students to apply what they're learning in the academic course room to their daily lives. We see challenge as opportunity for growth. This is why we require all Middle and Upper School students to participate in interscholastic sports teams, so they can face new challenges and increase their potential as individuals, team members and leaders. Discipline is a key component of any sports program; likewise hard work from every player. Delphian's athletic program emphasizes both of these, as well as participation and sportsmanship. Delphian teams often win sportsmanship trophies from their league or tournament competition and are widely known for it. While each year is different, several of the school's teams regularly participate in district and state playoffs, and some teams have won the state championships. Delphian students can participate in a wide variety of interscholastic sports including soccer, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, tennis, track and field, and in certain years, baseball and softball. All Delphian students are required to play on at least one junior varsity or varsity team before graduation. Delphian's team sports program is flanked by elective individual sports and other recreational activities including yoga, conditioning, running, weight training, snowboarding, skiing, swimming and hiking.

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Notable Achievements: Multiple State Titles/Placement Varsity Choir; Multiple State Titles/Placement Varsity Soccer; Multiple State Titles/Placement-Varsity Volleyball

Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Production
• Public Speaking
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Television Production
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country Running
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Recreational Sports

• Aerobics
• Bowling
• Camping
• Dance
• Equestrian
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Kickball
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Education
• Paddle Tennis
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Skateboarding
• Snowboarding
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Weight Lifting
• Yoga

Summary: Our graduates leave Delphian ready to take on any challenge. For many, it’s college; for others, the arts. Some of our graduates tap into their entrepreneurial spirits to launch their own independent businesses. You’ll also find our alumni putting their skills to work in service efforts aiding the greater community. No matter what path our graduates choose, they are ready to take it head-on. Delphian School graduates are regularly admitted to their first-choice colleges. Delphian graduates have been accepted to such highly regarded colleges and universities as diverse as they are.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 98.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
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Notable Alumni

Summary: Summer at Delphian’s program balances academic basics and a wide variety of elective offerings with varied and challenging outdoor activities and cultural experiences in a three to six week summer program. Summer at Delphian is a day and residential summer camp program for children ages 5-18, with boarding available to campers 8 years of age and older. Over 250 courses and classes are offered each summer. Students can get ahead or brush up in specific school subjects. Most importantly, students are introduced to our uniquely effective study methods. In one summer, a young person can learn how to study any subject – a skill that will last a lifetime. Balancing our comprehensive academic program are a wide variety of fun and age-appropriate afternoon camps including Science Camp, Fine Art Camp, Outdoor Camp and more. Weekends include camping, rafting, beach trips* and sightseeing. Weekend adventures are additional highlights of a summer program that take full advantage of Oregon’s beautiful summer climate and the cultural and scenic riches of the Pacific Northwest. *Trips are subject to change to on campus trips based on travel and safety guidelines.

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Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 2.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 5,660

Current Endowment Amount: $2,279,077