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University of Alabama at Birmingham Emmanuel College, Boston University of Miami Snead State Community College 706-236-0438; FAX 706-236-0443 University of Alabama Michigan State University University of South Carolina, Beaufort www.darlingtonschool.org American University Flagler College University of South Carolina [email protected] Florida A&M University University of Southern Mississippi Ashland University Florida Institute of Technology University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Southern Union State Community College [email protected] Auburn University Florida Southern College Mississippi State University [email protected] Belhaven University Florida State University University of Mississippi Stetson University Belmont University Fordham University University of Montana Franklin and Marshall College University of Montevallo Syracuse University Berry College Morgan State University University of Tampa Binghamton University George Mason University University of New Hampshire University of Tennessee at Knoxville Boston University George Washington University New York University Texas Christian University 2020-21 College Admission Profile Bowie State University Georgia College University of North Carolina at Asheville University of Texas at Dallas Brandeis University Georgia Highlands College University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Ohio State University University of British Columbia Georgia Institute of Technology North Carolina State University University of Toronto History and Philosophy Enrollment Statistics and Class Size Brown University Georgia Southern University University of North Georgia Troy University Established in 1905, Darlington School is an independent, Georgia State University Northeastern University Tulane University Grades...... PK–12 & PG coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades University of Calgary University of Georgia Northern Iliinois University United States Coast Guard Academy Enrollment...... 712 University of California, Berkeley Valdosta State University PK-12 and PG, with boarding beginning in grade 9. Upper School...... 433 University of California, Davis Ohio University Vanderbilt University University of California, Irvine College of the Holy Cross Ohio Pre-K to 8...... 279 University of California, Los Angeles Howard University University of Oregon University of Virginia The school emphasizes traditional studies and expects its students Upper School – Boarding...... 180 University of California, San Diego Huntingdon College Pace University Wake Forest University to develop competence in English, mathematics, history, science, a University of California, Santa Barbara University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Pennsylvania State University Washington and Lee University foreign language, technology, and an appreciation of the fine arts. Upper School – Day...... 253 Indiana University at Bloomington University of Washington, Seattle Teaching Faculty...... 83 Carnegie Mellon University Jacksonville State University Pratt Institute University of West Georgia Darlington seeks to develop the best of academic and social growth Case Western University Western Carolina University for each of its students. Darlington's philosophy is best stated in the Student-Faculty Ratio...... 9:1 College of Charleston Kansas State University Purdue University school's motto: Wisdom more than Knowledge, Service beyond Self, Average Class Size...... 15 Clemson University Kennesaw State University Honor above Everything. Coastal Carolina University Kent State University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Wingate University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Kentucky University of Rhode Island University of Wisconsin, Madison Accreditation...... Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Colorado School of Mines Lehigh University Wofford College Darlington admits academically qualified students without regard Southern Association of Independent Schools Colorado State University Louisiana State University Rochester Institute of Technology The to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic Columbus State University Louisiana State University, Shreveport University of Rochester Worcester Polytechnic Institute origin, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities College Board — ACT Code...... 112585 University of Connecticut Louisiana Tech University Roger Williams University Cornell University Loyola University Chicago generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Cumberland University Lynn University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Advanced Placement Courses Rutgers University, New Brunswick Colleges in Bold = Matriculation Student Body Darlington offers Advanced Placement courses in 22 areas, which University of Delaware Marion Military Institute Samford University Darlington has an ethnically, racially, geographically, and are found in the Program of Studies on page three of this profile. Marquette University University of San Diego Drexel University Maryville College University of San Francisco socioeconomically diverse student body. Approximately 52% of the All students enrolled in AP courses are required to take AP exams in Duke University University of Massachusetts, Amherst Savannah College of Art & Design students receive need-based financial aid. While the majority of the those subjects. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University University of Massachusetts, Boston School of the Art Institute of Chicago students come from the Southeast, in 2019-20 students were enrolled Emerson College Sewanee: The University of the South Honors Courses from 17 states (Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Darlington offers Honors courses in English, math, social studies, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North sciences, and foreign languages. These courses are designated as Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and from 27 such on the transcript. High school subjects taken in the eighth STUDENT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS countries (United States, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Dominican Republic, Finland, Germany, Haiti, India, Ireland, grade receive high school credit. The Honor Council, The Discipline Committee is The Spiritual Life Team is House Leadership Positions established by students in 1915, comprised of nine elected students comprised of 12 students who have are selected by the faculty and Jamaica, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Poland, Saudi is comprised of representatives and five faculty members. Its goal a desire to enhance the spiritual the current prefects in each of Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United from grades 9-12 and assisted by is to lead each student toward a life of all students. Spiritual liaisons Darlington's six residental houses. Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam). one faculty advisor. The purpose of sense of responsibility to the school assist in planning and running These positions—head prefects, SAMUEL G. MOSS III '63 the Honor Council is two-fold: to community. While the committee chapel services each week that academic prefects, house manager, increase students' understanding may recommend penalties up to reflect Darlington's inclusive and international liaisons, to College Attendance Dean of College Guidance of the Honor Code and to preserve and including dismissal, counseling philosophy, insuring students of all name a few—provide leadership Traditionally, all graduates attend college – 97% entering its integrity by giving justice to and guidance for each student faith and religious backgrounds will opportunities for both day and four-year institutions and 3% entering two-year institutions. IVY H. BREWER any student under suspicion of appearing before the committee is feel respected and included. boarding students to play an active Associate Dean of dishonesty. It may recommend a very important role played by its role in the life of their house and The 116 graduates of the Class of 2020 received acceptances from College Guidance penalities up to and including members. the culture of the school. 163 different colleges and universities and attended 61 different dismissal. colleges in 21 states, the District of Columbia, and Australia. These MADGE B. CRAWFORD '84

are listed on page four of this profile. College Guidance Office Administrator Admission Tiger Reps/Experts are The Student Council is a body The "Y" Cabinet, established in The Community Service Team a select group of student liaisons of elected student leaders 1924, is a religious life organization is comprised of 12 Upper School College Scholarships COLLEGE ADVISORS chosen by the student life staff to that advocates and provide directed by the student- students who create, organize, and John E. Cox represent Darlington by contacting opportunities for the student body elected cabinet composed of develop service opportunities in Forty-four members of the Class of 2020 were offered 99 academic, Brantley D. Evans and mentoring new students that are founded in "Wisdom, representatives from each grade. the Rome community, as well as athletic, and special achievement scholarships valued at $7,463,768. before and after the school year Service and Honor," the school's It affords a means of expression around the world. Michael J. Hudson '94 begins, leading campus tours, and motto. The Student Council acts as and opportunities for service Georgia HOPE Grants are not included in this figure. Tara K. Inman greeting prospective families. representatives from the student for those who desire to lead an William G. Marshall body to the administration to active religious life. Among other Pattern of School Year Bryan Kelly McDurmon make Darlington a better place for activities, the "Y" Cabinet sponsors Darlington operates on a schedule of two 18-week semesters, with Kathryn R. O'Mara students. clothing and food drives for local, examinations at the end of the school year. Chadrick E. Woods national, and international charities. Program of Studies 2020-21

Graduation Requirements and Course of Study Disclosure of Conduct Records English Algebra III AP Studio Art Schoolhouse Darlington has one graduation award, the diploma, which carries with As a NACAC member, Darlington will, when requested on the English I Pre-Calculus Art History One Schoolhouse - Chinese Pre-Calculus Honors AP Music Theory it the school’s recommendation to college. The minimum program of institution’s application, report student conduct records to colleges Engish I Honors One Schoolhouse - Latin Probability and Statistics Theater Performance study leading to graduation includes 23 units, 19 of which must be in — including, but not limited to, serious disciplinary violations, honor Engish II English II Honors Calculus/Statistics Stagecraft the major academic subjects, as follows. violations, probation, suspension, and dismissal. AP Calculus (AB) Theater Lab Information Technology English III and Communications AP English Language AP Calculus (BC) Cinema English 4 units Fine Arts 1 unit AP Computer Science A Advanced Placement Exams 2020 English IV AP Statistics Ladies’ Chorale Mathematics 4 units Electives 4 units Mens’ Chorale Senior Leadership Ventures In 2020, 238 Darlington students took a total of 550 AP exams; 63% AP English Literature AP Computer Science Science 3 units Health/PE 1 units Concert Choir of the exams were scored 3 or higher. In 2020, Darlington had 51 AP English Literary Studies History 3 units Community Service 15 hrs/year Science Orchestra Physical Education Scholars, 12 AP Scholars with Honor, 23 AP Scholars with Distinction, Biology (L) Wind Ensemble World Language 3 units History Offerings and 4 AP National Scholars, for a total of 90 AP Scholars. Human Geography Chemistry (L) Beginning Instrumental Methods Health/Fitness The minimum mark credited toward graduation is 70, and no AP Human Geography Robotics I/Intro to Engineering (L) The News Room Strength & Conditioning Intro to Journalism student will be eligible for graduation who does not in his/her final Unweighted Grade Distribution Percentages by Department Modern World History Robotics II Honors (L) AP World History Physics 1 (L) Photography year pass all major subjects. A B C F U.S. History Physics 1 Honors (L) Advanced Media: Yearbook English 58.80% 30.60% 10.60% 0.00% AP U.S. History Environmental Science (L) Design Thinking Standard Course Load History 65.38% 31.67% 2.94% 0.00% AP Government Zoology (L) All underclassmen are required to take a minimum of six classes Math 66.24% 27.99% 5.56% 0.21% AP Comparative Government Anatomy and Physiology (L) World Languages AP Chemistry (L) Spanish I each year; seniors are required to take a minimum of five classes. Science 65.82% 27.73% 6.05% 0.39% Economics AP Micro/Macro Economics Organic Chemistry/Bio/Chem (L) Spanish II Language 62.90% 26.61% 10.48% 0.00% AP Psychology AP Biology (L) Spanish II Honors Grading Scale Fine Arts 96.72% 3.28% 0.00% 0.00% Global Issues AP Physics 1 (L) AP Physics C (L) Spanish III Grading is numerical; letter grade equivalents and grade points are AP Environmental Science Spanish III Honors as follows: Class of 2020 – Averages – SAT & ACT Scores & GPA’s Mathematics (L) denotes laboratory course Spanish IV AP Spanish Language Quintile CR M Total ACT GPA Algebra I A = 100-90 (Excellent) = 4.0 grade points Algebra II Fine Arts AP Spanish Literature 1st 682 675 1357 28 100.50 B = 89-80 (Very Good) = 3.0 grade points Algebra II Honors Art I Post-AP Spanish Honors C = 79-70 (Satisfactory) = 2.0 grade points 2nd 639 643 1282 25 96.70 Geometry Art II Art III F = Below 70 (Failing) = 0.0 grade points 3rd 583 573 1155 22 94.08 Geometry Honors Art IV WP = Withdrawn from course with passing mark 4th 556 539 1113 21 91.29 WF = Withdrawn from course with failing mark 5th 489 476 969 17 85.65 Honors and AP marks are weighted five points for grade-point DARLINGTON SPORTS ACADEMIES AND CONSERVATORY averages (GPA). Course grades reported on transcripts are Class of 2020 – SAT Score Ranges – Middle 50% of Scores unweighted. Evidence-Based Reading & Writing...... 530 – 650 Math...... 510 – 660 Darlington Sports Academies Darlington Music Conservatory Adjustments Due to COVID-19 Total...... 1045 – 1315 Darlington's three sports academies enroll highly motivated male and The Conservatory enrolls highly motivated student musicians who share a As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic shutdown, Darlington female athletes who share a common goal—to obtain a premier college- common goal: to obtain a premier college­-preparatory education and elite preparatory education and elite training within a single competitive musical training within a single, comprehensive program. The program School adjusted to an online, asynchronous platform in March of Class of 2020 – ACT Score Ranges - Middle 50% of Scores 2020. A hybrid learning approach will be used for the 2020-2021 program, leading to NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarships. provides an after-­school experience to support practice, music theory and Composite...... 18-28 history study along with added performance opportunities. school year. Those students who cannot be on campus will have both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities to stay engaged with their courses. Membership in the Following National Association for College Admission Counseling The Darlington grading scale has not changed. Southern Association for College Admission Counseling Darlington School Soccer Darlington School Coosa Junior Academy is the The Darlington Arts Academy Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools Academy is the year-round soccer Academy is the year-round tennis year-round golf training program offers high-quality instruction training program which competes training program facilitated by the offered by Rome’s Coosa Country and performance opportunities to All student extracurricular activities were suspended, and all The College Board as a U.S. Club Soccer team in Rome Tennis Center at Berry College Club. The only golf academy in the students of all ages and levels of elections for student leadership positions for the 2020-2021 school National Association of Independent Schools club friendlies, U.S. Regional and in partnership with Darlington. State of Georgia with a boarding experience. A full range of training year were postponed. Some student leadership positions will not be Georgia Independent School Association National Championships, college The only tennis academy in the component, CJGA integrates a is offered through private lessons filled in 2020-2021. Area Association of Independent Schools showcases, nationally recognized State of Georgia with a boarding strong academic curriculum, state- and small-group instruction, The Association for Boarding Schools tournaments and collegiate-level component, Darlington School of-the-art athletic facilities, and drawing on the expertise of various Small Boarding School Association scrimmages. Every two years, the Tennis Academy students work on-course professional instruction. local music and art educators. Two Class Rank Soccer Academy travels abroad with the Rome Tennis Center’s staff The Academy strives to develop the programs are available: Lessons and Southeastern Association of Boarding Schools Due to the rigorous nature of our program, Darlington does not rank to expose players to international of USPTA-certified coaches and highest potential in every player. Conservatory. Secondary School Admissions Test Board its students. Given the size and makeup of our student body, slight competition. performance training specialists in Georgia High School Association specifically designed opportunities variations in GPA can make a significant difference in class rank. A The Cum Laude Society based on level of play. student's cumulative GPA is reported to colleges instead of class Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education rank.