The Storm King School

The Storm King School
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York 12520
USA
Telephone: 800.225.9144
Fax: 845.534.4128
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The mission of The Storm King School, an independent, co-educational boarding and day school, is to provide a personally supportive, safe learning environment. Individual attention is offered to a multicultural student body, with a broad range of abilities, by caring faculty who help young people reach their full intellectual potential. A traditional curriculum, enhanced by co-curricular programs and a strong emphasis on moral development, prepares students for higher education.

Established as the Cornwall Heights School in 1867 by Reverend Louis P. Ledoux, an Amherst graduate and pastor of the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, the school later was known as the Stone School when Dr. Carlos H. Stone directed it. The present name, The Storm King School, dates from 1923, when Alvan R. Duerr was headmaster, and is taken from the mountain where the school is located.

There are approximately 135 students currently enrolled at Storm King, 70% boarding and 30% day students. The School enrolls students from 16 states and 10 countries. The Storm King School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the New York State Association of Independent Schools, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the College Board, among other professional organizations.

The school is governed by an 18-member Board of Trustees, of which half are alumni.

We believe that:

Young people learn best in a personally supportive and safe environment.
Students should be assisted in realizing their fullest potential in their intellectual, physical, creative and moral growth.
A diverse and multi-cultural community provides important learning opportunities for everyone.
Students should be guided to develop a strong a moral character.
An open and receptive environment should be provided that respects and encourages the individual ideas and intellectual pursuits of every student and faculty member.
Education is a developmental process for each individual.
Character development and education are inseparable.
The Storm King community should be encouraged to make healthy choices about body, mind and spirit.
The arts, athletics, cultural activities, outdoor education and community service enhance life and growth.
Respect, dignity and acceptance should be accorded each individual regardless of race, creed, gender or orientation.
Hiring and retaining the best faculty and administration possible is essential. Faculty, staff, administrators and students should lead by example.

The Storm King School seeks students who not only show academic promise but also possess the characteristics indicating that they will be vital and contributing members of our learning community. Students are selected without regard to race, creed, or national origin. An application form, the application fee, an official school transcript, Math and English teacher recommendations and an interview are required of all applicants, when possible. International student are required to provide SLEP and/or TOEFL test results. Tour and interview dates can be scheduled anytime during regular business hours. International Students may arrange an interview by telephone. Prospective students are encouraged to take advantage of our "Student for the Day" program, which can be scheduled during school hours while the school is in session.

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