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Catholic Day & Boarding School in Kansas
Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, Hays:
Thomas More Prep-Marian is a Catholic, Christian, co-educational, college preparatory high school for Grades 9-12 with residential (boarding) and day programs located in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas.
Mission Statement:
Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, a Christian community in the Catholic tradition, challenges its students to spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation.
Accreditation:
Thomas More Prep-Marian High School is an accredited institution recognized by the North Central Accreditation program and the State of Kansas.
Goals of Thomas More Prep-Marian High School
The goal of Thomas More Prep-Marian High School is to provide in a well-balanced way for each student’s unique intellectual, spiritual, psychological, physical and social needs.
More specifically, the school aims to help the student:
- Develop habits of good practical judgment and using them profitably.
- Develop mature relationships with peers.
- Achieve an appreciation of nature, science, literature and the fine arts.
- Acquire proper habits for maintaining emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being.
- Instill the ability to think rationally, to express thoughts clearly, and to listen with understanding.
- Acquire an interest in and capacity for excelling in further studies, whether collegiate or independent.
- Develop leadership abilities such as initiative, emotional independence, responsibility and self-discipline.
- Foster a sense of responsibility in relationship to family, school, parish, and civic community.
- Demonstrate practical concern for the social problems of our times, developing a sense of the universal family of God.
- Recognize an awareness of God’s presence and action among us.
- Learn to worship God both liturgically and individually.
- Gain a proper respect between those in authority and those being directed.
- Personally appreciate and exemplify a life founded on faith.
Philosophy:
At Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, parents should take great comfort in the fact that the entire well-being of their children is our primary focus and for that reason, we ensure that the whole student is being educated.
Boarding and Day Programs for Boys & Girls (Grades 9-12)
Our challenging and demanding curriculum with advanced placement and college prep courses allows students to develop the cognitive and critical thinking skills that are necessary in order to be successful in today’s society.
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, social studies, science, foreign languages, fine arts, physical education, computer tech and electives
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT and ACT
- English as a Second Language Program
- International students welcome
Residential Life:
Thomas More Prep-Marian provides an off-campus residential program for boarding students. Marian Hall, the girls' dorm, is located on 13th Street and Nation's Hall, the boys dorm, is located on 6th Street.
Resident students live in dorm facilities and benefit from the supervision and nurturing of committed staff that love and guide them in their school and social activities. Daily study halls, positive boundaries and a safe learning environment create the structure needed to prepare young people for their future.
Extracurricular Activities, Clubs and Organizations:
The primary purpose of all activities is to provide leadership and service opportunities.
At Thomas More Prep-Marian the following interscholastic activities are offered:
- Cross country, track, volleyball, golf football, baseball, basketball, debate, wrestling, student council, concert, choir, band, soccer forensics, softball, Scholar’s Bowl, music ministry, multicultural club, liturgical committee, chess team, KEY club.
Address:
Hays, 1701 Hall Street, Wichita, Kansas , USA
Nebraska Christian Schools
Courses / Programs
Nebraska Christian School (NCS) is an inter-denominational, Christian boarding and day school located west of Omaha in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska. NCS offers a full educational program for preschool- Grade 12 with boarding from Grades 7-12. We focus on providing a college preparatory curriculum with AP courses, ACT and SAT and a program of extra-curricular activities and student services.
Additionally, we offer vocational classes such as family & consumer science and industrial arts as well as ESL programs for our international students. We run a four day school week with the fifth day used for special programs, tutoring, study time and trips.
Residence facilities are available for senior high students and mature junior highers which emcompasses grades 7-12. We provide separate dorms for boys and girls. Nebraska Christian admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
We are approved by the Nebraska Department of Education and are an ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) member school.
Co-Educational Boarding & Day Programs:
- Boarding Programs (Grades 7-12)
- Day Programs from (preschool-Grade 12)
- 4-day school week with fifth day used for special programs, tutoring, study time and trips
- College Preparatory Curriculum with math, science, English, social studies, and foreign languages
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses ACT and SAT
- Vocational classes such as family & consumer science and industrial arts
- English as a Second Language Program
- Boarding Programs (Grades 7-12)
- Day Programs from (preschool-Grade 12)
- 4-day school week with fifth day used for special programs, tutoring, study time and trips
- College Preparatory Curriculum with math, science, English, social studies, and foreign languages
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses ACT and SAT
- Vocational classes such as family & consumer science and industrial arts
- English as a Second Language Program
Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI)
Courses / Programs
Located in northwestern Montana, Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI) is an accredited, family-run, therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens (boys and girls) ages 13-18 from Colorado and across the United States.In our beautiful, peaceful, and safe location, we combine the benefits of a therapeutic boarding school, a wilderness program, and a residential treatment center (RTC).
TWAI has been serving struggling teens and their families since 2002, with an exceptional degree of success.
We provide an extremely high standard of therapeutic treatment to our students, and offer help for the following presenting issues: poor academic performance, behavioral problems, addictions, low self-worth, spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, and attachment disorders among others.
With a passion for helping young people in crisis, our clinical, educational, and operations staff are among the best in the country.
We are a small program (40 students) which means that we are able to provide a truly unique and customized approach for every student.
Typically our on site student to staff ratio is 5:1. The average stay at our residential treatment center is 12 months.
Parent Testimonial:
"We feel reassured that our son Chad is in good hands being guided onto the right track...We are really beginning to get our son back again! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Therapeutic Boarding School
For troubled teens ages 13-18
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
- Credit Recovery
- Accelerated Learning
- College Preparation/ AP Classes
- SAT/ACT Testing Center
- Anti-Bullying Program
We also provide a GED program, and college courses.
We create a customized program for each student that requires a minimum of 3 months. However, best results for lasting success are realized through 6+ months of treatment.
TWAI graduates average a 3.5 GPA. It is common for a student to complete 1.5 years of course work in 1 year.
For troubled teens ages 13-18
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
- Credit Recovery
- Accelerated Learning
- College Preparation/ AP Classes
- SAT/ACT Testing Center
- Anti-Bullying Program
We also provide a GED program, and college courses.
We create a customized program for each student that requires a minimum of 3 months. However, best results for lasting success are realized through 6+ months of treatment.
TWAI graduates average a 3.5 GPA. It is common for a student to complete 1.5 years of course work in 1 year.
Maur Hill-Mount Academy, Atchison
Courses / Programs
Maur Hill-Mount Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory boarding and day school located in Atchison County, northeast Kansas. Maur Hill-Mount Academy educates young men and women in Grades 9-12 in the Benedictine tradition of prayer, work, and love of learning. MH-MA provides a well-rounded curriculum offering advanced placement courses, college prep SAT and ACT, grade-level requirements, numerous electives and TOEFL courses for international students.
We are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
On campus, there is a young man's residency center (St. Leos) and a lady's residency center (Howard Hall). Rooms are each furnished with a bed, desk, dresser, and closet space, and they are also each individually climate-controlled so students may adjust to their preference.
The boy's center houses 80 students, while 40 reside in the girl’s center. In each, students have access to a kitchen, laundry facility, and lounges.
Co-ed Boarding and Day Programs for Students in Grades 9-12:
College Preparatory Curriculum:
- featuring English, math, business, American history, science, foreign languages, fine arts, photography, physical education
Further courses include:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT and ACT
- TOEFL Courses for non-native speakers of English
College Preparatory Curriculum:
- featuring English, math, business, American history, science, foreign languages, fine arts, photography, physical education
Further courses include:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT and ACT
- TOEFL Courses for non-native speakers of English
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
Courses / Programs
Situated in Oklahoma City, The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) is a prestigious two-year residential high school (Grades 11 & 12) designed to educate academically gifted high school students in advanced mathematics and science. OSSM was created through legislative action in 1983 and graduated its first class of 44 seniors from across the state in 1992. The school currently has 71 juniors, 63 seniors and an ultimate enrollment estimated at 300.
OSSM is located on a 32-acre campus in Oklahoma City, just south of the State capital and across from the medical and research facilities of the Oklahoma Health Center. Classes are held in Lincoln School, a renovated Oklahoma City public school, and students live in a residence hall that was completed in early 1998.
2-year Residential High School (Grades 11 & 12) Program for Academically Gifted Students:
- Bio-Medical / Human Biology Courses
- Traditional Biology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Structured Programming
- Data Structures I and II
- Data Communications and Networking
- Foreign Languages
- Fine Art
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Geometry
- General Physics
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Activities
- Bio-Medical / Human Biology Courses
- Traditional Biology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Structured Programming
- Data Structures I and II
- Data Communications and Networking
- Foreign Languages
- Fine Art
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Geometry
- General Physics
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Activities
Thunderbird Youth Academy
Courses / Programs
Located in the city of Pryor, Northeastern Oklahoma, Thunderbird Youth Academy is a nationally-recognized co-ed program designed for high school dropouts ages 16-18. Our 17-month program is offered through the National Guard and the Oklahoma Military Department. Our program comprises of a 22 week (5 1/2 month) Residential Phase followed by a 12 month Post-Residential follow up program with a mentor after graduation.
Thunderbird Youth Academy Cadets will earn 3 high school credits for graduating the program. These 3 credits have been assigned to the 8 core components that make up the core curriculum at TYA.
Students can also participate in the academy’s job shadowing programs, observing and interning in different career fields to gather ideas for future employment.
Residential Program for High School Dropouts (Ages 16-18)
Features include:
- 17 month program
- 3 high school credits upon graduation
- Academic Excellence
- Life Coping Skills
- Job Skills
- Health and Hygiene
- Responsible Citizenship
- Service to the Community
- Leadership/Followership
- Physical Fitness
Features include:
- 17 month program
- 3 high school credits upon graduation
- Academic Excellence
- Life Coping Skills
- Job Skills
- Health and Hygiene
- Responsible Citizenship
- Service to the Community
- Leadership/Followership
- Physical Fitness
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Courses / Programs
Located at the base of Colorado's majestic Rocky Mountains, Fountain Valley School of Colorado combines intellectual rigor with a spirit of adventure and exploration. The school offers a college preparatory program for motivated students who seek a diverse and challenging learning experience within a close-knit and supportive community.
Founded in 1930, FVS provides a co-ed, boarding and day school environment for students in grades 9-12 from across the United States and the world. The School has an 1,100 acre main campus in Colorado Springs and a 40-acre Mountain Campus near Buena Vista, Colo.
FVS is proud of its Western roots and location, and encourages students to embrace the many opportunities associated with living in the West, including the School's adventurous outdoor education and equestrian programs.
Our strong academic component is complemented by an outstanding arts program, which includes both visual and performing arts. Athletics are also important to the School's 250 students, and FVS offers 33 competitive teams in 19 different sports.
- More than 70 courses across 7 departments, including 19 Advanced Placement courses and a selection of honors courses.
- Language classes are available in French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
- Technology curriculum includes classes in program design, digital studio and Photoshop.
- Western Immersion Program is a sophomore-year experiential-based study of the Colorado environment
- Interim program is an intensive weeklong, curriculum-based experiential-learning program.
- Language classes are available in French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
- Technology curriculum includes classes in program design, digital studio and Photoshop.
- Western Immersion Program is a sophomore-year experiential-based study of the Colorado environment
- Interim program is an intensive weeklong, curriculum-based experiential-learning program.