What Will You Uncover? Perkiomen School Viewbook 2019-2020

WHAT

WILL

YOU

UNCOVER? Founded 1875 | Grades 6 -12 & PG

| Boarding & Day | Pennsburg, PA, USA

At Perkiomen School we uncover possibilities because our community is

A CELEBRATION OF INDIVIDUALS our space is

TRANSFORMATIVE

BY DESIGN our impact is

FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE

JULIA KELLY ‘20 Pennsylvania, USA First Singles, Tennis Pitcher/Center Field, Softball

UNCOVER you

LIAM BRASSINGTON ‘19 Pennsylvania, USA Entrepreneurial Distinction Team Captain: Soccer & Lacrosse Villanova University ‘23

Perkiomen doesn’t make you who you are, it is the place where you

become who you are meant to be.

There’s not a mold to fit.

It’s a place where your individual defining qualities

are cultivated,

nurtured,

and applied

in the right way.

THAT’S WHAT HAPPENS HERE. - Liam Brassington ‘19

Like our motto of

Solvitur Vivendo, “it is solved through living,� we know that

experience is the best teacher and that the

challenges of life can only be solved by

digging in,

taking part, and pushing through.

find your path

A CELEBRATION OF INDIVIDUALS Perkiomen School is home to students from 22 countries and 9 states, creating a global community on campus that spreads throughout the world upon graduation. When we arrive at Perkiomen, we may speak differently, see things differently, and learn differently, but when we come together, our personal journeys pave the path to uncovering who we are meant to be.

Celebrating Our Differences At Perkiomen, our differences aren’t just affirmed, they’re celebrated and cultivated.

Fostering Self-Knowledge Our supportive environment enables our students to discover what they need to thrive, become stronger self-advocates, stand up for their beliefs, and envision their futures.

Participation Required Our students are empowered to make positive change and try new things, actively engaging in our community.

SOFIA CHWE ‘23 USA | SOUTH KOREA Rock Band

celebrate your journey

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theatrical performances + musical concerts = opportunities to shine on stage and off

CJ BAIR ‘23 Pennsylvania, USA Football

confidence

“I am truly thankful for everyone at Perkiomen who was my family, allowing me to grow and be myself no matter how quirky that self can be.”

-Brianna Lyman ‘19 Art is a universal language through which we all can make dynamic, life-changing connections.

Student participation is always rooted in choice. Options in the arts provide students the possibilities to uncover a talent, build skills and confidence, and create something new.

ALLIE HUGHES ‘23 Pennsylvania, USA Student Senate Soccer

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JEANIE VILLE ‘23 UNITED KINGDOM | USA Swimming Soccer

resilience

TRANSFORMATIVE BY DESIGN What possibilities are out there? Where do we find the capacity to contribute?

How do we show grit, and resilience, and the confidence to speak up?

At Perkiomen School, students ask themselves these questions and more. They start this journey and don’t look back. By choosing Perkiomen, you are going to a place where will you will have a deeper knowledge of yourself, and the world. You will embark on the ultimate challenge, by showing up, solving problems, and then, leading others.

Small Size = Big Support Our faculty-to-student ratio and an advisory program facilitate meaningful mentorships that encourage engagement and support individual ambitions.

Moments of Joy Perkiomen is a place where people feel safe and loved. We delight in delighting each other because we know that every small act of kindness builds a stronger culture of gratitude and joy.

Space for Innovation Purposely dedicated to next-generation technology and its applications, our Institutes spark us to think deeply about the future of Entrepreneurship, Medicine, and Artificial Intelligence.

EMMA ZHAO ‘19 Florida, USA Founder, Cultural Festival Creator, Cookies & Cupolas Podcast University of California, Berkeley ‘23

define your moment

KRISTINE RIVERA ‘19 New Jersey, USA Founder, Cultural Festival Villanova University ‘23

THE INSTITUTES at PERKIOMEN SCHOOL Artificial Intelligence | Entrepreneur | Medical “The Institute Model that Perkiomen has pioneered is built to move education from a reactive, industrialized model to one that is considering the context of 2030, 2040, and beyond.

Student-directed, application-based, authentic learning

heightens engagement and brings the very purpose of education into the forefront of the experience. Our goal is for students to undergo a growth process by which their world-view evolves.”

Shaun T. Yorgey ‘97, Director of Strategic Innovation

• Foundations Courses + Cross-Listed Classes • Capstone Project or Practicum • External Experiences • On-Campus Innovation Center • Diploma Distinction or Dual Distinction Options

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SAPPHIRE YANG ‘19 Zhengzhou, CHINA Dual Distinction: Entrepreneur & Medical Institutes Georgia Institute of Technolgy ‘23

ambition

42 teams across 20 sports = a competitive opportunity for every athlete, whether elite or beginner

“Choosing to come to Perkiomen for a post-graduate year was

one of the

greatest and most impactful decisions of my life.

The teachers are passionate about their subjects and go out of their way to make sure everyone succeeds.

I was able to work with Coach Baudinet on the basketball team for a

year, honing my skills to prepare me for

college basketball.”

KEESHAWN KELLMAN ‘19 Pennsylvania, USA Medical Distinction Forward, Basketball Princeton University ‘23

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KRYSTAL WANG ‘19 Chengdu, CHINA Student Senate Kenyon College ‘23

dreams

FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE Perkiomen School is moving forward, leading and challenging our students to build competency and confidence. More than ever, today’s students need to be lifelong learners with strong core skills like adaptability, creativity, and the ability to recognize opportunities. Our on-campus Innovation Center and off-site experience partners provide the spaces and places for student discovery. Our future-focused education model is the evolution of our school mission – to inspire students to risk becoming their best – and a launch point to apply their knowledge to both solve problems and add value in today’s changing world.

Life Beyond the Classroom We are a place of immersive, 360° education where students learn how to program a robot while also learning what it means to be a good human.

Hands-On Investigation At Perkiomen, hands-on learning isn’t confined to a few field trips per year. The spirit of exploration is infused into every lesson, and each student finds their own path towards mastery.

Evolving Education Merging liberal arts with our student-centered approach, we expand and innovate education for the 21st century. Students create their academic paths with 145 courses of study and 30 AP® classes, providing preparation for university and beyond.

POLLY TOLMACHENKO ‘20 Saint Petersburg, RUSSIA Entrepreneur Institute Swimming

MARK A. DEVEY, Head of School Pennsylvania, USA University of North Carolina ‘86 Columbia University ‘05

30 AP ® classes & 11 honors courses +

3 full-time college counselors = preparation for next-level academics at your right-fit university

I am so thankful to have had the help

of the Perkiomen College

Counseling team by my side, and because of them,

my future is bright.

They got to know me

personally and made the college admissions

process much

less daunting than I had orginally anticipated.

- Elise Coby ‘19

ELISE COBY ‘19 Pennsylvania, USA Hurdler, Track & Field Equestrian High Point University ‘23

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Boarding school offers learning in and out of the classroom, and beyond the bell, where students develop independence, empathy, and self-discipline. Having a 24/7 community of friends and mentors promotes camaraderie and confidence. Day students also benefit, as our participatory culture welcomes all our students to join in on weekend activities, evening events, and family-style dinners.

your home away from home

What will you UNCOVER?

Let’s find out.

YOUR NEXT STEPS Perkiomen School celebrates the energy and potential of all our students. We want you to be a part of it.

We are here to help you any way we can as you take your first steps toward becoming a Perkiomen student.

Learn what it means to RISK BECOMING YOUR BEST.

CONNECT Visit perkiomen.org/admissions and complete the online inquiry form so that we can add you to our invitation and mailing lists and assign you an admissions counselor.

VISIT Schedule your tour and interview by contacting the Office of Admissions at (215) 679-1132 or admissions@perkiomen.org.

APPLY Perkiomen School uses the Standard Application Online (SAO) at perkiomen.org/admissions/apply-now.

Required Application Materials: o Complete application with fee by February 1 ($50 domestic students, $100 international students) o Essay o Transcript with current and previous two years of grades o English Teacher Recommendation o Math Teacher Recommendation o SAO Supplement for Perkiomen School Additional items required: o Submit your standardized testing score report. o Applicants for grades 6-10 must submit the SSAT (ISEE is also acceptable). o Applicants for grades 11-12 (and post-graduates) must submit the PSAT, SAT, PreACT or ACT. o Applicants for whom English is not the first language must submit the TOEFL. SSAT School Code | 5740

TOEFL School Code | 2040

Optional: o Apply for Financial Aid.

o

Apply for Scholarship.

You may submit any additional application materials to admissions@perkiomen.org. Be sure to include your name and date of birth on the email.

Deadlines For applicants who have completed the application process by February 1, notification of admission decision is issued on March 10. Applicants and their families have until April 10 to confirm enrollment. For applicants who do not complete the admission process by February 1, decisions are made on a rolling basis as space allows.

Check Application Status You will be able to check the status of your application materials by logging into your SSAT account. We have access to your materials once you submit them. Please contact the Office of Admissions any time you have questions about your application at (215) 679-1132 or admissions@perkiomen.org.

GREYSEN SCHLUPP ‘19 Pennsylvania, USA Dual Distinction: Entrepreneur & Medical Institutes Cross Country Model UN Jefferson University ‘23

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