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Immaculate Heart Academy
teaching method is a transformative tool in all subjects; around the Harkness table, every student has a voice. Masters is also a place of creativity, diversity, and fun. The athletic teams are competitive, and the arts program is exceptional and has been developing artists of acclaim in music, dance, visual arts, and theater for years.
Religiously Affiliated
Tailored to students from the pre-school level through college, schools with religious affiliations deliver academic programs within the context of their specific religions and the values inherent to their faith communities.
Founded in 1960, Immaculate Heart Academy prides itself on being an excellent choice for young women seeking an academic program that challenges the mind and nourishes the spirit. By cultivating
the traditional Christian values of the Roman Catholic Church and upholding exceptional college preparatory standards, IHA provides a unique and unmatched private educational experience. They offer an atmosphere that encourages academic excellence, artistic immersion, athletic competition, and Christian Service. The school’s high-quality programs, superior facilities, and accomplishments of its high-achieving young women are second
to none. IHA has been named by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and also holds an impressive dual accreditation by the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools and New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS).
Waldorf Education
Established in the early 1900s, Waldorf Education uses a comprehensive educational approach that focuses on the whole child. Waldorf Education prepares the child for the ever-changing world through lifelong learning. •
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Single Gender
Single gender schools are credited for cultivating self-expression and eradicating 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.
What drives your passion to learn? Are you an artist? A scientist? A writer? An athlete? A combination of all? At Emma Willard School, you are invited to embrace your passion and use it to shape your individualized learning experience. A leader in girls’ education for over 200 years, Emma Willard School challenges students to question, reason, learn, grow, and lead. Whether you already know your passion or are still finding your way, Emma Willard empowers you to define yourself within
a diverse, authentic community. Emma’s goal is to foster in each student a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the strength, moral character, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape the world. Emma Willard School, located on a stunning, historic campus in Troy, NY, offers college-preparatory education for day and boarding girls in grades 9 through 12.
Emma Willard School
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