Garden School
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The Garden School is an independent school located in Queens, New York, founded in 1923.
[edit] Curriculum
The Garden School course of study emphasizes strong basic skills, with challenge and discovery as part of the educational process. The co-curricular experience includes sports, drama, art, music, and a commitment to community service.
Although the Garden School is an independent school, its low tuition, compared with others in the metro-New York area, makes it an affordable option to a broad group of families. Garden's student body reflects the ever-changing population of Queens, New York. Located in Jackson Heights, Queens, Garden School is easily accessible to students from all sections of New York City and Long Island.
Garden is a college preparatory school with 99% of its seniors continuing at a four-year post-secondary school.
[edit] Associations
Garden School holds active memberships in professional associations including:
- Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
- New York State Association of Independent Schools
- The Guild of Independent Schools
- The Parents League of New York
- National Association of Secondary School Principals
- National Association of College Admission Counseling
- New York State Association for College Admission Counseling
- The College Board
- Independent Schools Athletic League (New York)
- Girls' Independent School Athletic League
[edit] External links
Official website of the Garden School
