Taft School

1890년에 설립된 이 학교는 미국 전체사립학교 중에서 30위 내에 오르는 최우수 학교 중 하나이다. 이 학교는 대학 진학을 위해 우수한 학생을 길러내는 전형적인 프렙스쿨로 졸업자의 30%가 미국의 최우수 20개 대학에 진학하고 있다.

졸업자들의 경력이 화려한 것으로 잘 알려진 이 학교는 동문회의 기부금도 많아서 최고로 우수한 시설을 자랑하고 있다. 학교에는 18홀의 골프코스까지 갖추어져 있어 이 학교를 방문한 학부모들은 우선 학교 시설의 우수함에 만족감을 표시하고 있다. 여름학기의 어학연수가 특히 잘 알려져 있어 이 학교의 여름학기를 거쳐 다른 학교로 진학하는 학생도 많다.

Known for academic rigor and close faculty/student relationships, Taft fosters personal responsibility, honor, and an achievement ethic in all areas of school life: intellectual, athletic, artistic, and extracurricular. Our 220-acre campus features: 56,500-volume library; Lady Ivy Kwok Wu Science and Math Center; Sony Language Lab; Potter Art Gallery; 2 theaters; 18-hole golf course; 2 ice hockey arenas; 16 tennis courts; 8 squash courts; six-lane, all-weather track; 11 playing fields; 200-course curriculum. A diverse student body from 34 states and 21 countries is supported with $4.0 million in aid.

예술 및 대학진학준비, 예능 및 인문학 학습 학교.

학교형태: Boarding & Day School.

관련단체: NAIS and SSATB.

근처도시: Waterbury.

한반평균명수: 11명.

교사대학생비: 1:8.

기부재산: US$ 130 million.

총학생명수: 572명 (남 301, 여 271).

보딩/데이: 보딩: 472명, 데이 100.

캠퍼스 규모 및 교내건물: 220 에이커의 캠퍼스 부지, 19개 교내건물

컴퓨터 사용이 많은 수업: art, English, foreign language, geography, history, mathematics, music, science classes.

교내 컴퓨터 이용 시스템: campus e-mail, on-campus library services, CD-ROM, on-line bibliographic services, Internet access.

재직교사 명수: 82 명

상급과정 교사: 48 명(남), 34 명(여)

고급학위 소지: 75 명

교내거주 교사: 75 명

Algebra, American history, American literature, American studies, anatomy, anthropology, art, art history, astronomy, biology, broadcasting, calculus, ceramics, chemistry, Chinese, computer math, computer programming, computer science, creative writing, dance, drama, earth science, ecology, economics, electronics, English, English literature, environmental science, ethics, European history, expository writing, fine arts, French, geography, geology, geometry, government/civics, grammar, Greek, health, history, history of ideas, history of mathematics, history of science, humanities, Japanese, journalism, Latin, marine biology, mathematics, music, philosophy, photography, physical education, physics, physiology, psychology, religion, science, social studies, Spanish, speech, statistics, theater, theology, theory of knowledge, trigonometry, world history, world literature, writing, zoology. Advanced Placement Courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science A, Computer Science AB, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, French Literature, Latin Literature, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government and Politics, US History. Arts & Music Programs (Extracurricula): A Cappella Group, Audiovisual Club, Chamber Choir, Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Choir, Choral Music, Dance, Drama Club, Glee Club, Improvisation Group, Jazz Ensemble, Rock Band, String Ensemble, Tech Crew, Theater or Drama. Clubs and Organizations: Amnesty International, Asian Club, Chess Club, Community Service, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Dorm Proctors, Environmental Club, Foreign Language Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Honor Council, Horseback Riding, International Clubs, Investment Club, Jewish Student Organization, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Model UN, Newspaper, Peer Counseling, Peer Tutoring, Photography, Science Bowl, Student Activities, Student Government, Student Publications, Student Radio Station, Weightlifting, Yearbook, Yoga, Young Democrats, Young Republicans.

Alpine skiing (boys, girls), baseball (b), basketball (b,g), crew (b,g), cross-country running (b,g), field hockey (g), football (b), golf (b,g), ice hockey (b,g), lacrosse (b,g), rowing (b,g), skiing (downhill) (b,g), soccer (b,g), softball (g), squash (b,g), tennis (b,g), track and field (b,g), volleyball (g), wrestling (b). 1 coach, 2 trainers. Recreational Athletic Programs: Aerobics, Basketball, Crew, Dance, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Golf, Horseback Riding, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Weightlifting.

학습심화, 영어어학(ESL), 스포츠, art/fine arts, 작문지도 과정 제공

세션 중점은 학업 심화학습

교내에서 수업진행

남.여학생 모두 신청 가능

다른 학교 학생들도 신청가능.등록자는 매년 약 150 명 내외

2003 개강일: June 29 to August 2

지원마감일: May 15

[Admissions 2001-2002] * New Student Applications: 1,420 * New Students Enrolled: 217 * Percent from private schools: 47 * Percent from public schools: 42 * Percent from foreign countries: 11