Chapter 7: All-Girls Schools

extraordinary challenge and responsibility - one that is considered seriously. It is an educational opportunity that well may not present itself again until the final year at college.:

Sports: For boys, choices include Varsity Football, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Track, Tennis, Golf, Lacrosse, and Squash. Junior Varsity teams include Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, and Tennis. For girls, choices include Varsity Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Lacrosse, Squash, and Track. Junior Varsity teams include Soccer, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Basketball, Softball, and Tennis.

Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), Latin, Spanish, French and Japanese with very rich literature courses in each language

Science courses include Oceanography, Neuropsychology, Medical Problem Solving, Comparative Neuroscience, Abnormal Psychology, Forensic Science, Food: A Biomolecular and Chemical Study; Astronomy in addition to advanced Physics, Biology and Chemistry

Math courses include Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Transformational Geometry, Game Theory, Statistics, Math Team, CollaborativeProblem Solving as well as Geometry, Trigonometry and Algebra

Engineering classes include Robotics, 3-D modeling and Digital Fabrication as well as Engineering and Design Workshop

The school is particularly known for its Creative Writing program.

Admission: Candidates must take the SSAT or ISEE exam. In addition to these test scores, student grades, attendance, teacher recommendations, student essay, extra curricular activities, and interview are all considered. Please see the school’s website for additional information about admissions requirements.

C h a p t e r 7

ALL-GIRLS SCHOOLS

Single-sex schools can be a very attractive option for high-school girls. Many all-girls private schools in Manhattan and the Bronx have been educating young women for generations. These schools are tailored to support and nurture female students. They tend to be academically rigorous and offer a rich array of sports and extra-curricular topics. Girls can pursue their school work and interests without distraction. There is strong evidence that single-sex education produces strong, confident women. Most girls schools have a relationship with an all-boys school in the neighborhood. The two schools might team up to produce musicals and other forms of theatre. They also have frequent dances and mixers.

The Hewitt School

45 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021 URL: http://www.hewittschool.org/

Every teacher at Hewitt understands the research on why girls learn best in collaborative environments that support exploration, experimentation, and play. Hewitt faculty are trained to design curriculum and implement pedagogy that explicitly fosters a growth mindset in classrooms that are cooperative, collaborative, and relevant to young women. The school offers an impressive family education program to support parent-home connections and share the best research on raising confident, happy and purposeful young women. Hewitt's academic program is modeled around four academic pillars: presence, empathy, research, and purpose. The curriculum is based on liberal arts and the practice of inquiry based learning. The school provides STEM education, introducing design challenges in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and robotics in high school. Other important areas of focus are the foreign language program and foreign exchange program, the creative arts program, which includes both visual and performing arts, and varsity sports teams. Hewitt's three townhouses contain state-of-the-art science labs, art studios, performing arts center, gymnasium and photography labs. The nearby Central Park provides grounds for outdoor activities.

As an independent school with a tuition of about $50,000, Hewitt is committed to providing financial aid to enable excellent candidates to access a Hewitt education.

Team Sports include crew, track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and badminton.

Marymount School (Manhattan)

1026 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 (83rd Street) https://www.marymountnyc.org Marymount School was founded in 1926 as one of a worldwide network of Catholic schools dedicated to educating the whole person and preparing young women for significant roles in the world. It is an independent school, not a TACHS school.

A warm, friendly and very small school with about 54 students per grade, Marymount offers a rigorous education with lots of personal attention.

Annual tuition is about $50,000. Each year, Catholic girls can apply for the Butler Scholarship which covers nearly all of the school tuition for all four years of high school. The scholarship application process is highly competitive.

Special Features:

Marymount has invested heavily in STEM. It has an entire building dedicated to Science and Technology education. Students take Art History classes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art across the street. Students can play sports in the school gym or in Central Park which is also across the street. Sports played at Marymount include lacrosse, badminton, track and field, softball, basketball, swimming, fencing, soccer and volleyball. The school offers several study abroad and service learning opportunities.

The Mary Louis Academy (Queens)

17621 Wexford Terrace Jamaica Estates, NY 11432 URL: tmla.org TMLA is New York City’s largest all-girls high school with 800 students who hail from 94 neighborhoods. At TMLA, 99% of students receive the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation (9 Regents), as compared to the State requirement (5 Regents). Students may enroll in a Diploma Designation programs, allowing a specialized focus in areas that develop and display their talents.

With over 60 clubs, 29 athletic teams and countless service and leadership opportunities, the after-school atmosphere is exciting and lively as students engage in their interests well beyond the academic day. Tuition is just under $10,000 with merit scholarships available. This is a TACHS school. • Special Features: • Four languages are offered up to AP Level: Spanish, French, Latin and Italian. • O v e r 1 6 A P c l a s s e s a r e o f f e r e d , i n c l u d i n g C a l c u l u s A B / B C a n d C o m p u t e r S c i e n c e . • A n e x t r e m e l y w e l l - s t r u c t u r e d c o l l e g e p r e p a r a t o r y c u r r i c u l u m . • S p o r t s i n c l u d e s o c c e r , v o l l e y b a l l , b o w l i n g , c r o s s - c o u n t r y , s w i m m i n g , t e n n i s , b a s k e t b a l l , c h e e r l e a d i n g , t r a c k , d a n c e t e a m , b a d m i n t o n , g o l f , l a c r os s e a n d s o f t b a l l . • Very strong arts programming in theatre, music, studio art. • Thorough college prep support begins in grade 9; step by step support through the college admissions process.

Dominican Academy (Manhattan)

44 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065 www.dominicanacademy.org

Dominican Academy unites academic excellence and an all-honors curriculum with an intimate, family-like atmosphere. D.A. challenges and empowers young women to be local and global leaders in the 21st century. The school believes that education is a process of growth and development. The entire school program encourages students to develop sound moral values through community service and to form valuable intellectual and social habits. This is a TACHS school, but you do not need to be Catholic to attend. Students who score high on the TACHS are invited to take an exam to qualify for a merit-based scholarship. It is a small school with about 250 students in grades 9-12. The largest class size is 20 students. AP classes have between 5 and 15 students. 12 AP classes: Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, European History, Government, Latin, Physics and US History. Students must take two years of Latin. In 10th grade, they can add a modern language. Options include Chinese (Mandarin), French and Spanish.

Special Features

DA's brother school is Regis, the city's most prestigious Catholic school for boys. The schools come together for dances, theatre and community service projects. DA is located in a beautiful mansion on the Upper East Side. Tuition is just under $20,000 per year. Both need and merit-based financial aid is available.