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Maria Regina High School
Salisbury School
Green Meadow Waldorf School
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and Spirit. The school challenges young women intellectually, spiritually, athletically, and through extracurricular activities. By embracing the diverse personal, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds of its students, MRHS develops young women so that they can make a significant contribution to their community and society.
Single Gender
Single gender schools are credited for cultivating self-expression and thwarting stereotypes. Students benefit from the exploration of an extensive range of subjects and interests, from art, music, and drama to math, science, and information technology.
Salisbury School focuses on doing everything right for boys! Celebrating what it means to be a boy, Salisbury is designed to be a school where boys succeed, and tradition matters. The school’s unique hilltop community develops boys into gentlemen both in and outside of the classroom. Students at Salisbury are part of a close-knit community. From the moment they first arrive until the day they graduate, students play an important role in the life
of the school. The school’s small, all-boys environment will foster confidence and inspire young men. Salisbury students feel comfortable challenging themselves and each other in the classroom. They will become willing to take risks in a wide range of academic subjects. Numerous resources are available to guide students while accomplishing their goals and reaching their full potential.
Waldorf Education
Established in the early 1900s, Waldorf Education uses a comprehensive approach to education that focuses on the whole child.
Green Meadow Waldorf School
graduates well-rounded, capable, compassionate people who make a difference in the world. The school’s small class sizes and beautiful outdoor spaces (including forest, farm, and fields) allow children to play and learn in healthy, safe environments. Green Meadow is one of the largest and oldest Waldorf schools
in the U.S. Through the school’s media policy, which limits screen time for younger children, and the arts-infused academic curriculum, Green Meadow develops
21st century capacities like curiosity and collaboration. Green Meadow alumni go on to top colleges and universities and are known for critical thinking and initiative.
Waldorf Education prepares the child for the ever-changing world through lifelong learning. Mountain Laurel Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education in which
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