Rectory School

Pomfret
Connecticut
United States

Overview

Rectory, located on 138 picturesque acres in northeastern CT, is devoted to the total development of each student in a nurturing environment that celebrates the individual and helps each student discover his and her passion for learning. Our flexible curriculum, caring faculty, small classes, and extensive offerings in the arts and athletics serve students across a broad range of abilities. The linchpin is our Learning Services Program. Integrated seamlessly into the academic day, students are matched with Learning Specialists who provide the support or enrichment that student needs to succeed in school and in life. Our performing and visual arts facilities, state-of-the-art weight room, and dormitories make the campus a vital, energetic place to be. Our signature program, March Experiential Learning Program (MELP) devotes a week in the spring to pursue education outside the classroom through creative, dynamic courses that include travel throughout the country. Our weekend activities add to the positive Rectory experience that keeps our students eager to learn. Since 1920 we have been making a difference in the lives of young people. We say it quite simply: Our students love it here!

Academics

Summary: Rectory School is a K-9 private school located on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut. Considered a “Junior Boarding School,” Rectory offers 5-day and 7-day boarding programs for students in grades 5-9. At Rectory, understanding your child is our priority. Not all students learn the same, which is why we surround your child with adults who believe all students can succeed when they are given the tools that fit their particular learning style. In all facets of school life, students are encouraged to reach beyond their comfort level, and while this sometimes means they may stumble along the way, it always means that they are building valuable life skills. Rectory's supportive environment enables us to create a personalized learning plan that fits your child. Our signature Individualized Instruction Program allows students to build subject-specific skills, develop executive functioning strategies, and gain the remediation and enrichment they need to thrive in the overall academic program... and in life. All aspects of our program (academics, athletics, arts, and residential life) are rooted in the core values of the School Creed: Responsibility, Respect, Honesty, and Compassion. Students graduate from Rectory with strong ethical and social values and an education that lasts a lifetime.

Department Director Lisa Hart

Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 68

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 33.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
March Experiential Learning Program (MELP) is a unique week of exploration outside the classroom.

Learning Support

  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • ADD/ADHD Support

English

  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish

Sciences

  • Earth Science
  • Physics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Algebra

Computer Studies

  • Multimedia
  • Computer Programming
  • Web Design
  • Media Communications

Music

  • Band
  • Choral Music

Performing / Visual Arts

  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Studio Art
  • 3-D Art

Special Programs

  • Community Service
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

  • Ninth-grade Physics Is A Popular Offering. Mars (music At Rectory School) Is Another Innovation Through Private Instrumental And Voice Lessons Given By Area Professional Musicians In The Afternoons.

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 11

Average Students Per Dorm: 11

Number of Girls Dorms: 5

Number of Boys Dorms: 6

Dorm Amenities

  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Life on Rectory's campus provides varied activities to keep students involved and happy. We offer a weekly activity time with a variety of fun clubs. Off campus trips include skiing, movies, bowling, roller skating, and sporting events. Our Director of Student Activities works with our students to provide activities that are fun for everyone!

Facilities

  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Pool
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

    Clubs & Organizations

    • Chess Club
    • Community Service
    • Computer Club
    • Debate Club
    • Dorm Proctors
    • Environmental Club
    • Fencing Club
    • Foreign Language Clubs
    • Horseback Riding
    • Literary Magazine
    • Newspaper
    • Photography Club
    • Snowboarding Club
    • Student Activities
    • Student Government
    • Theater Club
    • Weightlifting Club
    • Yearbook
    • Yoga Club

    Arts & Athletics

    Summary: Rectory students are involved in the arts and athletics. Our performing and visual arts inspire creativity, while our sports program challenges all abilities from the novice to the seasoned athlete.

    Arts Department Director: Donna Bessette

    Athletics Department Director: Michael Healy

    Arts

    • Ceramics
    • Design
    • Drama
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Pottery
    • Studio Art
    • 3-D Art

    Interscholastic Sports

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country Running
    • Dance
    • Equestrian
    • Fencing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseback Riding
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Outdoor Education
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field
    • Volleyball
    • Weight Lifting
    • Wrestling

    Recreational Sports

    • Alpine Ski Racing
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Bowling
    • Canoeing
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country Running
    • Dance
    • Equestrian
    • Fencing
    • Freestyle Skiing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseback Riding
    • Kickball
    • Mountain Biking
    • Outdoor Education
    • Snowboarding
    • Soccer
    • Table Tennis
    • Tennis
    • Ultimate Frisbee
    • Weight Lifting
    • Ice Skating

    Graduates

    College Information

    Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%

    Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
    25th percentile
    75th percentile

    College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

    Harvard University:
    Columbia University:
    Dartmouth College:
    Dickenson College:
    Colorado College:
    Cornell Hotel School:
    Case Western Reserve University:
    Chapman University:
    College of Wooster:
    Bucknell University:
    Carnegie Mellon University:
    Bridgewater State University:
    Bryant University:
    Boston College:
    Boston University:
    Babson College:

    Merit

    Merit Scholarships: Offered

    Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

    Average Merit Scholarship: 12,500

    Current Endowment Amount: $11,000,000

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    Vital Information

    Student Body Type: Coed

    Total Boarding: 140

    Total Day: 111

    Total Enrollment: 251

    Boys: 130

    Girls: 121

    Boarding Grades Offered: 5-9

    Day Grades Offered: K-9

    School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School

    Dress Code: Formal

    Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

    Application Deadline: Rolling

    Tuition & Financial Aid

    7-Day Boarding: $56,500

    5-Day Boarding: $48,700

    Day Tuition Fee: $26,900

    Need-Based Aid: Offered

    Payment Plans: Offered

    Students Receiving Aid: 36.0%

    Average Awarded: $24,000

    School Finances

    Merit Scholarships: Offered

    Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

    Average Merit Scholarship: $12,500

    Current Endowment Amount: $11,000,000

    Contact

    528 Pomfret Street PO Box 68

    Pomfret, Connecticut United States

    860 928 1328

    Director of Admissions: Lesley Gibbs

    Admissions Phone: 860 928 1328

    Fax: 860 928 4961

    Email: lgibbs@rectoryschool.org

    Website: www.rectoryschool.org

    Nearby Schools

    School Events

    Virtual Teacher Panel:

    Wednesday Oct 18 2023 - Wednesday Oct 18 2023

    07:00:00pm - 07:00:00pm

    In this panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to hear from experienced middle school teachers who are dedicated to creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students. Join us as we explore the curriculum, classroom size, expectations, teaching philosophies, and innovative teaching strategies that make middle school education a crucial stepping stone in a student's academic journey. Get ready to gain valuable insights and inspiration from our panelists as they share their wisdom and expertise in the world of middle school teaching.

    Virtual Middle School Tour:

    Tuesday Sep 20 2022 - Tuesday Sep 20 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join members of Rectory's admissions office as they take you on a virtual tour of Rectory's buildings. Our modern classrooms, welcoming faculty and administrators, and athletic/artistic spaces will give you a glimpse into what makes our school such a special place. While we hope to meet you in person soon, please enjoy our virtual tour.

    Middle School Virtual Teacher Panel:

    Tuesday Oct 18 2022 - Tuesday Oct 18 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Please take this opportunity to learn about Rectory’s middle school academic program from our teachers and learning specialists. Learn about curriculum, classroom size, expectations, and teaching philosophies. Meet some of the people who will walk beside your child throughout every step of their Rectory journey…and beyond.

    Middle School Virtual Open House:

    Monday Nov 07 2022 - Monday Nov 07 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join Head of School Fred Williams and Director of Enrollment Lesley Gibbs, along with boarding and academic administrators, to learn more about Rectory’s unique program. Discover how Rectory’s learning services and resources support and enhance students’ learning experiences. Individualized attention to a young person’s academic, physical, social, and moral development has been a keystone of Rectory school since its founding more than 100 years ago.

    Middle School Virtual Student Panel:

    Wednesday Nov 30 2022 - Wednesday Nov 30 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    If you’re looking at Rectory’s middle school, you’re bound to have questions. Who better to answer your questions than current Rectory students? Join us for our middle school student panel to learn about Rectory’s academic, residential, athletic, and arts programs, and hear what our students have to say about their experiences.

    Middle School Virtual Open House:

    Tuesday Jan 24 2023 - Tuesday Jan 24 2023

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join Head of School Fred Williams and Director of Enrollment Lesley Gibbs, along with boarding and academic administrators, to learn more about Rectory’s unique program. Discover how Rectory’s learning services and resources support and enhance students’ learning experiences. Individualized attention to a young person’s academic, physical, social, and moral development has been a keystone of Rectory school since its founding more than 100 years ago.

    Virtual Teacher Panel:

    Wednesday Oct 18 2023 - Wednesday Oct 18 2023

    07:00:00pm - 07:00:00pm

    In this panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to hear from experienced middle school teachers who are dedicated to creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students. Join us as we explore the curriculum, classroom size, expectations, teaching philosophies, and innovative teaching strategies that make middle school education a crucial stepping stone in a student's academic journey. Get ready to gain valuable insights and inspiration from our panelists as they share their wisdom and expertise in the world of middle school teaching.

    Virtual Middle School Tour:

    Tuesday Sep 20 2022 - Tuesday Sep 20 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join members of Rectory's admissions office as they take you on a virtual tour of Rectory's buildings. Our modern classrooms, welcoming faculty and administrators, and athletic/artistic spaces will give you a glimpse into what makes our school such a special place. While we hope to meet you in person soon, please enjoy our virtual tour.

    Middle School Virtual Teacher Panel:

    Tuesday Oct 18 2022 - Tuesday Oct 18 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Please take this opportunity to learn about Rectory’s middle school academic program from our teachers and learning specialists. Learn about curriculum, classroom size, expectations, and teaching philosophies. Meet some of the people who will walk beside your child throughout every step of their Rectory journey…and beyond.

    Middle School Virtual Open House:

    Monday Nov 07 2022 - Monday Nov 07 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join Head of School Fred Williams and Director of Enrollment Lesley Gibbs, along with boarding and academic administrators, to learn more about Rectory’s unique program. Discover how Rectory’s learning services and resources support and enhance students’ learning experiences. Individualized attention to a young person’s academic, physical, social, and moral development has been a keystone of Rectory school since its founding more than 100 years ago.

    Middle School Virtual Student Panel:

    Wednesday Nov 30 2022 - Wednesday Nov 30 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    If you’re looking at Rectory’s middle school, you’re bound to have questions. Who better to answer your questions than current Rectory students? Join us for our middle school student panel to learn about Rectory’s academic, residential, athletic, and arts programs, and hear what our students have to say about their experiences.

    Middle School Virtual Open House:

    Tuesday Jan 24 2023 - Tuesday Jan 24 2023

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join Head of School Fred Williams and Director of Enrollment Lesley Gibbs, along with boarding and academic administrators, to learn more about Rectory’s unique program. Discover how Rectory’s learning services and resources support and enhance students’ learning experiences. Individualized attention to a young person’s academic, physical, social, and moral development has been a keystone of Rectory school since its founding more than 100 years ago.

    Middle School Virtual Open House:

    Tuesday Jan 24 2023 - Tuesday Jan 24 2023

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join Head of School Fred Williams and Director of Enrollment Lesley Gibbs, along with boarding and academic administrators, to learn more about Rectory’s unique program. Discover how Rectory’s learning services and resources support and enhance students’ learning experiences. Individualized attention to a young person’s academic, physical, social, and moral development has been a keystone of Rectory school since its founding more than 100 years ago.

    Middle School Virtual Student Panel:

    Wednesday Nov 30 2022 - Wednesday Nov 30 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    If you’re looking at Rectory’s middle school, you’re bound to have questions. Who better to answer your questions than current Rectory students? Join us for our middle school student panel to learn about Rectory’s academic, residential, athletic, and arts programs, and hear what our students have to say about their experiences.

    Middle School Virtual Open House:

    Monday Nov 07 2022 - Monday Nov 07 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join Head of School Fred Williams and Director of Enrollment Lesley Gibbs, along with boarding and academic administrators, to learn more about Rectory’s unique program. Discover how Rectory’s learning services and resources support and enhance students’ learning experiences. Individualized attention to a young person’s academic, physical, social, and moral development has been a keystone of Rectory school since its founding more than 100 years ago.

    Middle School Virtual Teacher Panel:

    Tuesday Oct 18 2022 - Tuesday Oct 18 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Please take this opportunity to learn about Rectory’s middle school academic program from our teachers and learning specialists. Learn about curriculum, classroom size, expectations, and teaching philosophies. Meet some of the people who will walk beside your child throughout every step of their Rectory journey…and beyond.

    Virtual Middle School Tour:

    Tuesday Sep 20 2022 - Tuesday Sep 20 2022

    07:00:00pm - 08:00:00pm

    Join members of Rectory's admissions office as they take you on a virtual tour of Rectory's buildings. Our modern classrooms, welcoming faculty and administrators, and athletic/artistic spaces will give you a glimpse into what makes our school such a special place. While we hope to meet you in person soon, please enjoy our virtual tour.

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