Forman School FAQs | Admissions, Academics, Athletics & More

The boarding tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year is $85,900, which includes room, board, and all services provided by our learning specialists and tutors. The day tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year is $70,200, which includes board and all services provided by our learning specialists and tutors.

 

The preferred method of application is through the online Forman Application. In addition, we support the SSATB Common Application.

 

We operate on a rolling admission basis. As soon as an application is complete, the decision process begins.

Please submit educational testing given within the last three years along with the application form. Forman School requires testing prior to scheduling a campus visit and interview. Testing must include measures of cognitive ability such as a WISC/WAIS test and measures of achievement such as WJ-IV or WIAT-III.

More than 230 students attend Forman School. 

 

The student body represents more than 30 states and nine countries. 

 

We teach grades 9-12, as well as post-graduates.

 

Yes. The Forman Summer Program is a four-week, coeducational boarding and day camp that takes place on the Forman School campus in Litchfield, CT, during the month of July. Open to any students entering grades 7-11 who would benefit from our individualized approach to learning, this program provides students insight into our innovative teaching techniques. Learn more and inquire here. 

 

Class sizes average eight students, and the teacher-to-student ratio is 4:1, allowing individualized learning. 

 

Forman School’s curriculum is a modular (mod) system consisting of six terms. In the mod system, students focus on in-depth learning experiences over five-week periods rather than one course over an entire semester. This system creates more flexibility in course selection and increases engagement and motivation for students who learn differently. Subjects that require cumulative learning, such as mathematics and world languages, are still taught in consecutive terms to allow for consistency. Additionally, every student takes Cognition and Learning courses, which remain part of their schedule for the entire year. Watch the video below to learn more about Forman’s mod system. Watch a video with more information here. 

 

Support for students with learning differences is built into the curriculum at Forman through expertly trained teachers and Learning and Cognition courses. Students graduate from Forman with strong core skills and the self-knowledge to advocate for what they will always need to succeed in the classroom and in life.

 

Forman School has several signature programs as part of its curriculum aimed at providing individualized instruction and creative, hands-on environments to learn. The flagship programs include Cognition and Learning courses, Winterim, Promethean Program, Cambridge Level Classes, and the Rainforest Project. Learn more here.

 

For two weeks in March, right before Spring Break, Forman students and teachers leave the classroom for our Winterim program. After choosing a course of study, students immerse themselves in an intensive hands-on learning experience. Courses may involve anything from producing a full-length feature film to exploring a foreign country. More than two dozen options are available each year, domestically and abroad. Click here to view the 2022-2023 Winterim offerings.

 

To earn a Forman diploma, students must successfully meet the following credit requirements:

4 credits of English

3 credits of Mathematics or through completion of Algebra II

3 credits of History, including U.S. History

3 credits of Science, including two lab sciences

1 credit of Thinking and Writing

1 credit of Cognition & Learning

1 credit of Post-Secondary Planning

2 credits of Art

2 credits of a World Language are strongly recommended

1 credit of Health and Wellness

0.5 credit Winterim per year

15 hours of Community Service per year

 

One hundred percent of Forman students earn the opportunity to attend the four-year college or university that is best for them.

 

All students are engaged in Study Hall from 8:00-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday. Students are expected to make good use of evening study time and are typically assigned to the dormitory, the library, Ninth Grade Study Hall, or an instructional study hall. Faculty members are available in each dorm to supervise and give academic help.

 

Grades and comments can be viewed by parents and students on LION, which is the parent and student portal. 

 

Yes. About 85% of the student body are boarding students.

 

Forman School has 15 dorms. Click here for the campus map. 

 

Yes. Each dorm has one primary dorm parent and one secondary dorm parent. Dorm parents are often students’ teachers and coaches. Dorm parents supervise students who live in the residence halls, address individual student needs, support the overall wellbeing of the residents, and more. 

 

There is a wide range of weekend activities for students, including board game competitions, shopping at nearby malls, movie trips, ice cream runs, shuttle rides into Litchfield center, and baking sessions, just to name a few. Weekends also include many options for students to earn their community service hours. 

 

Team sports and recreational activities occur after classes, and dinner is served each weekday at 6:00 p.m.

 

No. The cost of meals is included in the tuition. 

 

Forman School has a Student Health Center on campus, which promotes wellness and provides supportive, not primary clinical care, for students within the context of a school health center. 

 

Forman School has counselors and psychologists on staff who provide support for students’ emotional health and well-being.

 

Day students are not required to attend breakfast, but they are welcome. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday classes begin at 8:45 a.m. and  Wednesday classes begin at 8:30 a.m. For attendance purposes, day students are asked to check in for the day either at breakfast or by texting the Administrator on Duty upon arrival before the first class of the day. Some day students choose to depart after their mandatory sport or afternoon activity commitment (typically anywhere from 5:00-6:00 p.m. depending on the sport), while others stay until after dinner or study hall. On Saturdays, all students are required to attend their athletic or activity commitment immediately after lunch. Coaches will let students know the exact times depending on their sport/activity. Additionally, many Saturday mornings and occasional Friday evenings will include community programming or cultural events.

 

Evening study hall (Monday-Thursday, 8:00-9:30 p.m.) is not mandatory for day students, but it is recommended to attend as many nights a week that will work for your family’s schedule. 

 

Day students are expected to remain on campus from the beginning of the academic day until the completion of their athletic commitment. During this window of time, they may not leave without their parent/guardian permission. Day students must notify the AOD via text whenever they arrive and depart from campus each day. 

 

Charlene Halloran, Director of Counseling and Day Student Liaison, will email day parents weekly and any time there is a change in the normal schedule. Charlene is the point of contact for any questions or concerns for day student families. She can be reached at charlene.halloran@formanschool.org or 860.567.1815. 

 

Forman School offers something for everyone – from traditional interscholastic sports to surprising options like culinary arts and theater.  Athletic sports include crew, cross country, football, soccer, volleyball, alpine skiing, basketball, hockey, wrestling, baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and whitewater kayaking. Recreational activities include culinary arts, boat building, dance, rock climbing, recreational skiing and snowboarding, and equestrian. 

 

Students are required to participate each afternoon, Monday-Saturday, throughout the year in Forman’s after-class program. All students are expected to attend their selected sport/activity home and away competitions and events. 

 

If you are unable to attend in-person, many athletic games and competitions are live-streamed. Click here to access the live stream page. 

 

1. Forman provides opportunities throughout the year for families to cultivate a deep understanding of the School’s programming and the student experience. On and off-campus gatherings allow families to connect and mingle. We encourage all parents/guardians to attend the fall and spring Parents’ Weekends. We also host a Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day in the fall. 

2. Parent Association: All parents are members of our Parent Association. The Parent Association Executive Committee works in tandem with the Office of Institutional Advancement to encourage parent participation and giving to the Annual Fund, as well as sponsor and coordinate on-campus events, such as a Super Bowl Party and Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.

 

The Forman Alumni Office strives to cultivate a strong alumni network through various programs, including on-campus events, such as Alumni Weekend, and off-campus gatherings and experiences. Click here to visit the Forman Alumni Webpage for up-to-date happenings and more ways to connect.

 

There are many ways to support the transformative experience that constitutes a Forman education, including: 

1. Online: Give now with a credit card through the secure online gift portal. 
2. By mail: Mail your gift, in the form of a check, to Forman School, P.O. Box 80, Litchfield, CT 06759-9977.
3. Stock transfer: Please contact Susan Reis, Director of Database Management, at 860.567.1809 or susan.reis@formanschool.org.
4. Wire transfer: Please contact Susan Reis, Director of Database Management Technology, at 860.567.1809 or susan.reis@formanschool.orgwith any questions.

 

The School Store is located in the lower level of Peirce Dining Hall. Textbooks and academic supplies, health and beauty aids, sporting goods, clothing, and other miscellaneous items are available.