Forman at a glance Academics Forman offers a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum. Graduation requirements are: SUBJECT
CREDITS
ENGLISH
12
MATHEMATICS
9
HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (INCLUDING U.S. HISTORY)
9
SCIENCE (INCLUDING TWO LAB SCIENCES)
9
THINKING & WRITING
3
COGNITION AND LEARNING
3
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
3
ART
6
WORLD LANGUAGES * (SPANISH OR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE)
6
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION †
1
WINTERIM †
* †
Forman is a coeducational college preparatory school empowering bright students who learn differently.
Community & Student Life
CURRICULUM
COMMUNITY SERVICE †
Enrollment: 175 Location: Litchfield, CT
1.5 15 HOURS
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED PER YEAR
Students are recognized for superior achievement with Academic and Effort Honor Rolls, and the Forman Recognition System.
COLLEGE CREDIT & HONORS COURSES We offer Honors courses in the core subjects of English, History and Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, and World Languages. These courses will allow our high-performing students with learning differences to experience a rigorous curriculum.
The learning that takes place outside of the classroom is just as important as what happens inside the classroom. While the days are busy with academics, sports, and extracurricular activities, the evenings and weekends are full of opportunities to join others in schoolsponsored trips and events, to pursue personal interests, log community service hours, or just hang out with friends.
ATHLETICS
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Physical fitness, good sportsmanship, and teamwork are integral to students’ success. Each year, students can choose from competitive and non-competitive sports— both single-gender and coed.
Many students find their greatest sense of accomplishment through artistic expression. Forman has a robust program with 35 courses led by professionals specially trained in the art of teaching students with learning differences.
Forman is a member of the Western New England Preparatory School Athletic Association and the Housatonic Valley Athletic League. Fall Cross Country Crew Football Soccer Volleyball
Boatbuilding Culinary Arts Theater Yearbook
Winter Alpine Racing Basketball Dance Wrestling Theater
Music Yearbook Skiing/Snowboarding CrossFit (seniors only)
Spring Baseball Crew Golf Lacrosse Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee Whitewater Kayaking Equestrian CrossFit Culinary Arts
Sample listing Studio Art Percussion Ensemble Drawing & Painting Vocal Ensemble Metalsmithing Instrumental Ensemble Ceramics Digital Art & Design Video Acting Film Production Musical Theater Photography Public Speaking Portfolio Culinary Education Theater Production & Design LEADERSHIP Student leaders set an example for their peers by embodying the values of decorum, dignity, compassion, and good judgment. These are both selected and elected positions. All-School Officers Dorm Prefects Class Officers Admission Ambassadors
Admission requirements Applicants are required to provide educational testing (within 3 years), including measures of cognitive ability (WISC/WAIS) plus measures of achievement (WJ-IV/WIAT-III). Forman does not serve students with behavioral and emotional difficulties or those on the autism spectrum.