Ethel Walker School, private college-prep school in Simsbury, Connecticut
Ethel Walker School is a private school for girls in Simsbury, Connecticut, serving students from grade 6 through 12 with both boarding and day options. The campus spans about 175 acres with green spaces and offers a wide range of academics, arts, music, sports, and clubs for students to explore.
The school was founded in 1911 and has developed into an established institution for educating girls. Throughout its history, it has produced notable graduates, including actress Sigourney Weaver, and has explored its own past through archaeological work on campus, such as excavations at the Emily Cluett House.
The school honors the contributions of different groups to history and encourages students to explore social movements and activism. Through programs like The Power of Us, which focuses on Black activism, and the annual MLK Day celebration, students experience how history and engagement matter in today's world.
Visitors can explore the inviting campus with colorful buildings and enjoy the green spaces, which look especially nice during the changing seasons in Connecticut. The school accepts applications through standardized tests or online forms, with admission procedures typically closing in mid-January.
The school teaches practical money management by having students handle real currency and make financial decisions as part of lessons. This hands-on learning approach connects academic knowledge with real economic skills that prepare students for life after graduation.
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