Academics
The Church Farm School features a college-preparatory curriculum with honors and Advanced Placement classes. CFS has an average class size of 12 students and a student:teacher ratio of 7:1. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who becomes an advocate and academic monitor for his or her advisees. Weekly advisee group meetings are held, along with monthly off-campus outings.
CFS requires four years of English and history, three years of math and science, as well as two years of a foreign language, along with fine arts electives, for graduation. Most students will complete a fourth year of math and science and third year of foreign language; advanced electives are available to juniors and seniors. Two college counselors work with juniors and seniors on researching and applying to colleges and universities.
Each student receives a laptop which becomes an instructional tool in and out of the classroom. Access to the CFS network and the internet is provided via portals in each classroom desk, in the library, and in each dorm room. Several classrooms feature interactive Smart Boards.
The academic year begins the Tuesday after labor day and ends in early June. The program includes thirty-six weeks of instruction, with a week long holiday at Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas, and two weeks at Spring Break. Long weekends are offered in October, February, at Easter, and in May. Parents receive reports regarding their son's progress eight times a year. Formal parent conferences are held three times per year.
One-on-one academic, emotional, and social support is offered through the Learning Center, the Instructional Technology Center, the Guidance Department, faculty academic assistance, and peer tutors.
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