Solebury School

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Solebury School is a co-educational college preparatory day and boarding school located on a 90 acre (36.5 hectares) campus near New Hope, Pennsylvania. There are currently 220 day and boarding students enrolled.

HEAD OF SCHOOL: John Brown

HISTORY

Solebury School was founded in 1925 by four teachers whose shared vision was to create an environment that would foster good learning relationships, in which there would be a close connection between teachers and pupils, in which there would be a respectful exchange of opinions and ideas, and in which the student would be well prepared for both college and their real-world responsibilities and pursuits.

Solebury School’s Mission: "Solebury School's mission is to create an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond. In the Solebury community, we strongly value intellectual challenge and academic achievement, creative and independent thinking, mutual respect between students and teachers, deep respect for each individual, and diversity."

ACADEMICS:

Solebury offers a well-rounded curriculum, consisting of Advanced Placement course, Honors courses, and many electives. Teachers are encouraged to bring their passions for a subject to the students.

Nine AP courses are offered: AP American Studies (which prepares for the AP US History Test), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language, AP French Literature, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, and AP US Government & Politics.

Eleven Honors courses are currently offered: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 & Trigonometry, Ethics, French 4, History Thesis, Physics, Pre-calculus, and Spanish 4.

For international students, English as a second language (ESL) programs are offered during the full year, and summer. With small classes of 8 students, Solebury’s goal is to help students develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. A Learning Skills Program assists 23 students who have learning differences in the basic language areas.

CAMPUS FACTS:

Although the majority of Solebury’s approximately 220 students come from Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey; in the past three years students have come from 7 states and 8 foreign countries.

The computer network has direct highspeed Internet access through a T-1 line, and all classrooms and dormitory rooms are wired. There are 146 computers campuswide. The student computer ratio is 2:1.

STUDENT LIFE:

Solebury’s students take on leadership roles that are integral to the day-to-day functioning of the school: students run our twice weekly all-school assemblies; students serve with faculty on our Judiciary and Academic Committees; older students act as Peer Leaders and Peer Tutors for younger students; students act as Tour Guides for our admission department; students start and lead their own clubs and organizations (such as Amnesty International and the Solebury Literary Arts Magazine); students also participate in a wide range of competitive sports and other traditional activities. By mentoring students through these responsibilities, Solebury fosters maturity and personal growth in its student body.

ACTIVITIES:

Solebury students are required to participate in a sport or activity every trimester each year.

SPORTS INCLUDE:

Fall: Boys and Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey
Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling
Spring: Baseball, Softball, Track and Field, Lacrosse

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Solebury high school students are required to complete 10 hours of community service per year. Middle School students are required to complete 5 hours of community service each year.

ON TO COLLEGE: Summary Statistics: Of the graduates in the past three years, 98% have gone to four-year colleges; the remaining 2% attend community colleges, pursue a post-graduate year of high school, or take a “gap” year.

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