Boarding Schools in Maryland - St. James School, Maryland, Sandy Spring Friends School, Georgetown Preparatory School, West Nottingham Academy (Paperback)

Chapters: St. James School, Maryland, Sandy Spring Friends School, Georgetown Preparatory School, West Nottingham Academy. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 33. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Saint James School is an independent, secondary, boarding and day school. Founded in 1842 as the College of Saint James, St. James is a coeducational college preparatory school. While the school closed for several years during the American Civil War, it is the oldest American boarding school founded on the English system. The Mission of Saint James School is to prepare young men and women for academic success in college, and to challenge and inspire them to be leaders for good in the world. Saint James is committed to the precepts of sound mind and body, emphasizing the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and moral development of each student through challenging academics, daily athletics, extensive activities, and community service. At the start of each academic day, the entire School gathers for Chapel, providing an opportunity for thought and reflection for faculty and students of all faith traditions. Simultaneously challenged and supported, Saint James students study a traditional core curriculum, which provides a solid foundation for strong academic achievement at the collegiate level. A student's character is of fundamental importance at Saint James School, and because of this, the School strives to foster a strong sense of personal and group responsibility and a high standard of honor in each student. The Honor Code, (a pledge to not lie, cheat, or steal) expects each student to respect other people and their property. Furthermore, the use of alcohol and illegal drugs is strictly prohibited, as is the use of tobacco in any form. The Honor Council and the Disciplinary Committee, compri...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=711716