The Knox School

Founded in 1904, The Knox School is set on 40 acres on a peninsula on the North Shore of Long Island only an hour outside of New York City. Its mission is to provide the opportunity for capable students to excel within a liberal arts program infused with artistic and athletic pursuits, in preparation for higher education at selective colleges and universities. Six core values drive the mission – integrity, kindness, courage, responsibility, respect and scholarship. It has a long standing tradition of providing a small, family-like environment in which to live and learn. Other traditions include such things as red-white games, student-faculty athletic contests, senior sing, holiday musicale, parents weekend, senior ring and blazer ceremony, ringing the sports victory bell, and fall, winter and spring athletic and academic ceremonies. Faculty are available for extra support as needed during and after the school day. Knox offers an Honors Portfolio program for every upper school course. We offer 27 elective courses in both the humanities and sciences, and 14 AP classes. A full time college counsellor is on staff to guide the seniors on to institutions of higher education.

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Academic and Sport Facilities

Dann Hall (houses math, language, health, social studies, ESL, psychology, art studio, computer lab, study skills, college counseling, library and ACCESS extra help center.

Bancroft-Phinney Gymnasium (has basketball court, new Fitness Center, new dance studio, new locker rooms, Shoemaker Theater, music studios) , 4 tennis courts, outdoor basketball court, soccer field, baseball field, softball field, intramural soccer and lacrosse field.

Dormitories and School Residences

Five “Houses” – two for girls, three for boys. Senior house (girls separate house, boys separate house9, middle school boys’ house, upper school boys’ house, and girls’ house. All have common room, large screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, and some have a kitchen. Most have laundry in the house. Three house parents per house.

Student Population

Boys and girls

Grades

Grades 6-12 (boarding 7-12)

Number of students in the school

120 students

Teacher/Student Ratio

1:5

ESL Programs

Yes, at three levels: Advanced, Intermediate, and Low intermediate

Colleges and Universities attended by The Knox School students

• George Washington University, Michigan State University, PACE University, State University of New York, Sarah Lawrence College, Syracuse University, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Starting Dates

First application deadline is February 1st, after that rolling admission with admittance through the summer. School starts first weekend in September.

Tuition Fees

$38,500

Other Services Offered

• Orientation service
• Assistance in acquiring books and materials
• Academic progress reports
• Social progress reports

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Extracurricular Activities

There are several sports and clubs for student to participate in.

• Sports: Cross country running, crew, tennis, volleyball, basketball, fitness, riding, softball, baseball
• Clubs: Yearbook, chess, fall play, spring musical, Model U.N. , language clubs, Scribblers club, photography, art, student council, gourmet, community service, outdoors, math, science

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Contact Info

Closest international and local airport

• New York – John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)
• New York – LaGuardia Airport (LGA)