Trinity-Pawling School Admissions Brochure

When you join the Pride, you’re going to go farther than you ever thought possible.

At Trinity-Pawling, we see just how deep your potential goes.

We will help you turn promise into achievement, hard work into results. Along the way, you’ll discover greatness that takes many forms. A breakthrough English paper. An act of friendship.

A single, perfect game. It’s all about discovering your talents, and putting them into action around you. Because at Trinity-Pawling, no one sits on the sidelines.

Get ready, go far.

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ACADEMICS

Sure, we study hard.

But at the end of the day, we’re all about putting knowledge into action.

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ACADEMICS

We take knowledge out of the books and into the world.

At Trinity-Pawling, we believe learning should be about applying knowledge, not just absorbing it. We’re here to gain the skills we need to solve real problems in a world that’s constantly changing. It’s the best way to be prepared for college, and also for life.

Our teachers make learning as active as possible because they understand how we learn best—they’re experts in boys education. They get us up on our feet, out in the woods, into experiences that require us to use and demonstrate what we know. In the end, they are deeply, personally invested in our success. On graduation day, you’ll look back and see how much this place has changed you. You’re ready to achieve more than ever before.

HALLMARKS OF A TRINITY-PAWLING EDUCATION

Highly individualized attention; 1:6 faculty-student ratio n

24/7 faculty investment; 90 percent of faculty live on campus n

Multi-dimensional expectations and evaluation (see Effort System) n

Consistent accountability and structure

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Expertise in how boys learn best

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100 academic courses; 18 AP courses

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Strong arts program that fosters creativity

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Comprehensive study skills program for all new students n

Appreciation and support for different learning styles n

Experienced, dedicated college counseling team n

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EFFORT SYSTEM

Effort. It’s more than a system.

It’s our mantra. Our ethos.

Our inspiration.

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EFFORT SYSTEM

We’re a school that celebrates giving your all, to everything you undertake.

At Trinity-Pawling, we’re known for the Effort System, but our belief in effort goes much deeper than that. It’s the way we think—and how we live. We believe all great accomplishments begin with perseverance in the face of challenges.

In the end, effort is how we measure ourselves, not only as students, but also as athletes, brothers, and school-citizens.

As members of the Pride, we strive for growth across many dimensions. For each of us, hidden talents come to the surface, and we also see where we need to improve. Ultimately, if you let it, Trinity-Pawling will give you a profound sense of self-understanding. You’ll put that awareness to good use—here at school, in college, and for the future.

ACADEMICS

ATHLETICS

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

CAMPUS SERVICE

DORM LIFE

HOW IT WORKS Every six weeks, we receive effort grades from the faculty. They consider multiple aspects of our work—academics, dorm life, athletics, extracurricular involvement, campus service, and more.

You’ll be placed in Group 1 (highest) through Group 5 (lowest), depending on the commitment you’ve shown to your teachers, your coaches, your brothers—but most important, to yourself.

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BROTHERHOOD

What can you accomplish with 300 brothers in your corner?

Almost anything.

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Sure, we study hard.

BROTHERHOOD

But at the end of the day, it’s not about the knowledge in your head.

It’s about how well you put knowledge into action.

We call ourselves the Pride for a reason.

We’re proud of each other and the goals we’re all working toward. There’s no greater experience than belonging to a campus with 300 friends and classmates who feel like brothers. You’ll always find someone to give you advice, help with homework, hit the weight room, or just hang out. Your brothers will be there to push you, support you, and cheer you on, every step of the way—and our connections last a lifetime.

The result? You’ll find tremendous confidence to do your best work. You’ll try things you never considered before. And in the process—you’ll have the best time of your life.

IN THE PRIDE, WE LEARN HOW TO LEAD FROM OUR BROTHERS. Leadership roles include:

Senior prefects Dorm proctors Leadership training for the entire senior class Student-Faculty Senate Dean’s assistants Athletic team captains Club heads

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WHAT WE DO FOR FUN: THE SHORT LIST

Epic video game battles before lights out Four-on-four pond hockey Softball on the Quad after dinner Morning workout with a buddy Bonfire night before Homecoming Meetups with our sister schools

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AT H L E T I C S

We love to win.

But we measure ourselves by more than the final score.

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AT H L E T I C S

On or off the field, we strive for teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

At Trinity-Pawling, sports are for everyone. We play to stay fit and have fun.

But sports have even bigger lessons to teach us—about success and failure; leadership and sacrifice; how to find serious stamina and resilience within yourself.

Guided by some of the best coaches in New England, we strive to become true scholar-athletes—by our skill and also by who we are as people. In the end, we display the full measure of our character on the field, the court, the track— wherever we compete.

13 INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS, 30 TEAMS. We compete in the Founders League, a highly competitive arena which college recruiters consider a prime source for spotting some of the nation’s best prep-school talent.

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WINTER

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Cross country Football Soccer

Basketball Hockey Skiing Squash Wrestling

Baseball Golf Lacrosse Tennis Track & Field

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OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Welcome home.

In this kind of family, it’s easy to see yourself in a whole new way.

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OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Be inspired. Take a risk. Express yourself.

With the Pride, you’ll find an almost limitless menu of things to try.

You’ll make friends from other countries. You’ll discover a passion for vinyl or robotics or jazz band. You might run spotlight for the spring musical, go snow camping in the Catskills, or do community service in Peru.

No matter what you choose to explore, one thing is for certain. Trinity-Pawling feels like family. You won’t just go to class with friends, you’ll live and grow beside them 24/7. You’ll be guided by teachers who are also your coaches and your dorm parents. With plenty of challenges and endless support, you’ll watch your horizons expand in many different directions.

SOME TRINITY-PAWLING CLUBS

Drama Society/Tech Crew Engineering and Robotics Club International Relief Club Model United Nations Outing Club The Phoenix (student newspaper)

Rock Band Shooting Club Trinitones (a cappella singing group) Faculty-Student Senate Winter Weekend Ski Club

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DEEP INVESTMENT IN STUDENTS Students live in eight dorms run by teachers who are always available for academic help, advice, or moral support.

They invite us into their homes, and get to know us really well. Mentors like these will change your life.

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What else would you like to know?

FOUNDED

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College Counseling.

We’ve got the most personal, dedicated college counseling program you can imagine. Trinity-Pawling counselors are seriously in your corner.

We’re an Episcopal school that welcomes all faiths.

You don’t have to subscribe to a particular religion to come to Trinity-Pawling. This is a place that embraces diversity and encourages you toward your own spiritual exploration.

Traditions

Got trains?

Ours go straight to New York City.

We’ve got all the beauty of the country combined with a major metro area.

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Sports

matter to us.

Most days begin with a 20-minute Chapel meeting.

And end with sit-down dinner.

Through traditions like these, we create community.

Yes, we meet

girls.

Arts: PAINTING, CER AMICS,

Opt for a Saturday night party, or a joint service project. We’ve got five sister schools in the area.

MEDIA ARTS, DR AMA , CHOIR, JA ZZ BAND, AND MUCH MORE!

Dress code.

Looks like a jacket.

Wears like a badge of honor.

Have you got what it takes to wear the Blue and Gold?

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FACULTY-STUDENT RATIO

And P.S., the

food is great.

Hello chicken parm, panini-making, french fry days, mountains of cereal, and bottomless chocolate milk. www.trinitypawling.org/fastfacts

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Come Visit.

There’s something about the green of the Quad and the feel of the brotherhood that we just can’t put in a brochure.

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700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 : 845.855.4825 : www.trinitypawling.org