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The Gunnery (request information)
99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT  06793  

Mrs. Shannon Baudo
Director of Admissions

Phone: 860-868-7334
Fax: 860-868-1614
Email: admissions@gunnery.org
Website: http://www.gunnery.org

Founded in 1850, The Gunnery is a coeducational, college-preparatory school dedicated to developing a thorough readiness for higher education. A highly skilled, experienced, and committed faculty serves a student population of 300 in grades 9-Post Graduate in small classes, on the athletic fields, and in the dormitories. On a uniquely safe and scenic campus of 220 acres in the hills of western Connecticut, students and faculty alike enjoy superb facilities and a rich variety of extracurricular activities, including both fine and performing arts.

School Details: School Type:
Religious Affiliation: None
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG (Day: 9-12)
Enrollment - Boys: 207   Girls: 93
Boarding: 220   Day: 80
Year Founded: 1850
Campus Size (acres): 220
Accredited by: NEASC, CAIS/CT
Coeducational
Secondary

Programs Offered: (where checked)
ESL (Intermediate) ADD/ADHD
Learning Differences AP Courses (16)
International Baccalaureate Post Graduate Year
Five-Day Boarding Summer Sessions
 
Financial Aid Information
Financial aid is offered.
  % of boarding students receiving aid: 40%
 
Academics
Average class size: 12
 
College Placement
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Top college/university choices:
  1. Northeastern University
  2. Hobart & William Smith Colleges
  3. U.S. Naval Academy
  4. Colgate University
  5. George Washington University

Advanced Placement Courses Offered:
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language
English Literature
European History
French Language
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics B
Physics C
Spanish Language
US History
World History
 
Advanced Placement Preparation Offered:
Studio Art
 
Interscholastic Athletic Programs:
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross-Country Running
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Wrestling
 
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Camping
Dance
Hiking
Outdoor Education
Snowboarding
Ultimate Frisbee
 
Clubs and Organizations:
Amnesty International
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Food Council
Foreign Language Clubs
Habitat for Humanity
International Clubs
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Outing Club
Peer Tutoring
Photography
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Student Radio Station
Weightlifting
Yearbook
Yoga
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
 
Arts & Music Programs (Extracurricular):
Chamber Choir
Chamber Ensemble
Choir
Choral Music
Dance
Drama Club
Glee Club
Guitar Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
String Ensemble
Tech Crew
Theater or Drama
 

 

    

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