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Glenholme School

The Glenholme School

School Type: Special Needs
Grades (Gender): 5 to 12 (Coed)
Tuition: Varies per year
Average Class Size: 1 to 10
Enrolment: Day Varies ,Boarding Varies
  • Arts Programming
  • Executive Functioning Skills
  • Self-Discipline Strategies
  • Social Coaching
  • Career Exploration
  • Equestrian Program
  • Motivational Management
  • Character Development
  • Multimedia-Based Curriculum
  • Positive Behavior Supports
 

 

Glenholme is a coeducational boarding school for 125 students, ages 10 to adult, in middle school through post graduate.  Educating students from around the world since 1968, Glenholme provides a positive atmosphere designed to build competence for students with Asperger’s, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, depression, anxiety and various learning differences to thrive socially and academically.

During the summer months, school is offered in the mornings and concludes with the school’s Summer Program, giving students a unique enrichment opportunity with Quantum Learning skill building, morning academics, and a wide variety of social and recreational activities including music, arts, drama, dance, and selected team athletics. Students find acceptance in this nurturing environment that pairs a positive living philosophy with a clear set of values to foster enthusiastic participation, improved self-confidence and success.

Glenholme offers a supportive college and post-secondary transition program for young men and women who seek advanced education or career development. Individuals of Glen Ridge have the opportunity to learn, practice and master skills essential for success in college, work environments and social settings. 

The Glenholme School is a private Special needs day & boarding school in Washington, Connecticut. The school offers programs for grades 5 to 12 with enrolment of day students and boarding students. The Glenholme School has an average class size of 1 to 10 students and has a tuition cost to suit your family. Founded in 1968, this private school requires students to wear uniforms and the language of instruction is English. [Visit our Boarding profile]

Glenholme School is a member of:

Specialty Academics
Career planningCommunity serviceSummer camps/program
Summer studiesUniversity counseling
School Support
After-school program
Private/Individual lessonsTutoring
Special Needs
Asperger's Syndrome
AutismBehavioralLearning differences support (ADD/ADHD)
Learning study assistanceSpecial needs support
Courses and Programs
Arts
Acting
CeramicsChoral MusicChoreography
CompositionDanceDirecting
DrawingElectric musicFilm & video
History of TheatreLighting designMusic history
Music Theatre/OperaMusic theoryPainting
PhotographyProductionRecording
ScreenwritingSet designSong writing
Television/Radio productionTheatre designVoice/Vocal/Singing
Humanities and Social Sciences
Creative writingLiteratureWorld religions
Languages
Spanish
Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Digit
Computer scienceWeb design
Clubs and Activities
Academic / Social Clubs
Chess ClubCommunity ServiceRobotics club
School newspaperStudent CouncilYearbook
Arts
Art ClubAudiovisual ClubBand
ChoirDanceDrama Club
Jazz EnsembleMusical theatre/OperaPhotography
Athletics
BaseballBasketballEquestrian
GolfHorseback ridingIce Skating
RunningSoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennisWeightlifting
Moral Development
Character educationLeadership
Admissions & Finances
Interview required
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Aficionados of all things country western rejoiced at the annual fall Hoe Down, organized by The Glenholme School's Equestrian Program. The crisp autumn afternoon of October 25 provided the... read more

Every parent strives to be involved in his or her child's education to the fullest extent possible, and yearns for a glimpse into their child's daily life at school.... read more

Every fall, as the air gets crisper and the leaves turn to orange, the excitement of Halloween begins to build. On this popular holiday, students throughout the country take... read more

It was another special night for Glenholme when parents, faculty, and supporters gathered for the Live Auction event at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. The excitement began when... read more

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In joyful celebration of the holidays, the Glenholme School Choral Assembly and the Shepaug Strings Ensemble joined together on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 to perform a sensational holiday concert... read more

When you hear resounding responses to an instructor's request that bellow from a classroom - you know something exciting is happening. This wasn't just an ordinary class; it... read more

The delightful autumn day of October 1, was ideal for the twenty-three dogs and their families to gather on the Glenholme campus for the eighth annual Canine Collection.... read more

Each year, The Glenholme School honors an outstanding direct care staff member with the Thomas F. Donovan Culture of Caring Award. Throughout his Devereux career, Thomas Donovan emphasized the... read more

The Glenholme Movie Club is a year-long project in which students work through the entire movie making process from concept to conclusion. The club offers students an excellent opportunity... read more

On Friday, May 13, 2011, the Glenholme community gathered together for the highly anticipated Grand Opening of The Center for the Arts. Addressing the audience, Glenholme's Executive Director, Maryann... read more

Academic aficionados had their curiosities quenched at Glenholme's annual Academic Fair on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Awaiting everyone under an enormous tent in the courtyard was an astounding showcase... read more

On May 14, the campus came to life with the excitement and energy of Parents' Weekend 2011. Throughout campus, games and activities were set to a background of spring... read more

Only an incurable extrovert like Jim Carrey could top the excitement of Saturday morning. In true comedic-style, he made a zany entrance into the lunch tent by zipping his... read more

This holiday season, students at The Glenholme School clearly demonstrated the importance of kindness and community service by participating in the school's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. During the month-long... read more

On Wednesday, September 28, The Glenholme School greeted sixteen educational consultants from across the country, as part of a regional tour of schools for special needs students. The... read more

The 2011 Summer Program at Glenholme has offered plenty excitement for students with an expansive array of summer activities and adventures spanning arts, drama, music, sports, go-karts, equestrian,... read more

On the evening of July 21, Glenholme's newly opened Center for the Arts hosted the much anticipated Summer Vocal Cabaret. Twelve students of Aaron-Noel Treppeda, Glenholme's vocal instructor, performed... read more

"Camp Columbia," a film by the 2011 Glenholme Movie Club, had its world premiere in The Center for the Arts on Thursday, August 4, 2011, with all of the... read more

Performing an iconic movie musical for a school summer production can be a tricky task, especially when the movie has been immortalized by many decades of television airings and... read more

In October 10, The Glenholme School officially kicked off the new academic year with its annual Back to School Fall Festival. The beautiful golds and reds of New England's... read more

On September 12, 2011 Glenholme kicked off their annual Boarding Recognition Week to honor the boarding faculty- a group of talented, vibrant, and enthusiastic individuals. This celebration, which was... read more

Glenholme's Seventh Annual Parents' Weekend began with an extraordinary student performance in The Center for the Arts coordinated by Arts staff Matt Delong, Bill Toy, and Rebecca Silver. Aptly... read more

The Glenholme campus greeted nearly two dozen graduates and their family members on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 for the school's third annual Alumni Day. The afternoon occasion included a... read more

The Big Green Truck catered to campus on Wednesday, June 8. The traveling wood-fired brick oven pizzeria treated the entire campus to an assortment of gourmet pizza, salad, soda,... read more

The benefits of Glenholme's student leadership programs are tremendous: through meaningful participation both in and beyond the classroom, students demonstrate their talents and interests, develop confidence in their abilities,... read more

Grandparents play a critical role in the upbringing, education, and character development of children. Alongside National Grandparents Day, Glenholme's annual Grandparents' Day event celebrates the positive impact that these... read more

One of the most rewarding aspects of working at The Glenholme School is having the opportunity to watch students grow and transform. Often, this occurs within the context of... read more

In concert with hundreds of communities across the nation, students of The Glenholme School participated in a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, December 10, 2011 to honor America's servicemen and... read more

On educational campuses throughout the world, involvement in extracurricular activities is viewed as essential to each student's personal development. Two outcome studies conducted at The Glenholme School, "The Effects... read more

Glamorous gowns, glitzy vests, a few top hats and even the clicking of cameras; you guessed it - it was a Night on the Red Carpet for the Glenholme... read more

On September 7, students and staff excitedly gathered in The Center for the Arts for the annual Back to School Assembly. Glenholme's Director of Education, Ms. Murphy, welcomed the... read more

This past May, the Class of 2011 took a well-deserved break from academics to celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments in sunny Orlando, Florida. Accompanied by three... read more
David Dunleavy
Ext. 285
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington, Connecticut, 06793
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