WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY COLORA,

Maryland

BOARDING ESL ARTS SPORTS AP CLASSES www.wna.org

LOCATION CURRICULUM , the oldest boarding school in West Nottingham’s academic program America, is located in northeastern Maryland, on the east coast of combines a traditional college preparatory the . Within one hour of the cities of and liberal arts curriculum with innovative programs , 90 minutes of Washington DC, and under 3 hours and a distinctly hands-on approach to learning. from New York City, the beautiful campus covers 100 rural acres. This approach, beginning in the ninth grade, includes “Physics First” and an interdisciplinary Humanities program that combines History, Art, Music, and Music. With an emphasis on critical thinking and writing, by senior year students are SCHOOL PROFILE prepared for the trimester capstone courses Founded: 1744 (Senior Composition, Ethics, and Religion) that Location: Colora, Maryland emphasize research, public speaking, group discussion, and analytical writing as well as a Campus area: 100 rural acres moral compass to guide them in their years School recognition: AIMS: Association of Independent ahead. Maryland Schools School type: Co-educational AP courses Teacher-student ratio: 1:7 Calculus BC, Computer Science, Environmental Enrollment: Grades 9-12 Science, Music Theory, Biology, Chemistry, International enrollment: Grades 9-12 Physics B, Psychology, Statistics, Studio Art: Drawing, English Literature, Calculus AB, United Average class size: 11 States History, French Language & Culture, Number of teachers: 22 Spanish Language, French. Number of students: 130 University acceptance rate: 99% Languages offered: Spanish and French AP classes: 13 ESL classes: Yes Admission requirements: Skype interview Diploma offered: Yes SAT scores: International student average SAT: 1610 Facilities & buildings: Auditorium and weight room, library, athletic fields, 3 science labs, and two computer labs. Wireless. School uniforms: Dress code Accommodation: Boarding Three W International® gostudyus.com

UNIVERSITIES GRADUATES HAVE ATTENDED Pennsylvania State University, Georgetown University, , Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, North Western University, Boston College Purdue University, University of Chicago, American University New York University, College of William and Mary, University of Washington, University of Colorado, University of Indiana, www.wna.org Duke University, Arizona State University, DePaul University, University of Michigan, University of Iowa, Notre Dame University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

STUDENT ELECTIVES Chorus, Music Composition, Studio Art, Photography, Drama, Music Theory, Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, Forensic Science, French Literature

SPORTS Fall: Boys Varsity Soccer, Co-ed JV Soccer, Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball, Co-ed Cross Country; Lifetime Sports Winter: Boys and Girls Varsity and JV Basketball; Cheerleading and Lifetime Sports Spring: Boys Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Baseball, Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Varsity Tennis, Co-ed Badminton

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Student Government, Photography, Nottingham Players - Drama Club, Emphasis on critical thinking and writing Yearbook/Photography, Music Club, with numerous courses in arts, Film Club, Choir, Robotics, Model UN theater and sports. ARTS Art, music, and theatre at West Nottingham Academy enhance the rigorous academic program. All freshmen participate in the Freshman Humanities Art and Music courses, which are an extension of their Humanities History class. They learn about the culture of historical periods to deepen their understanding of the people, while creating art and composing music.