Masters School, private, boarding school in Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
Masters School is a boarding school in Dobbs Ferry, New York, set on a large campus with a mix of traditional brick buildings and more recent structures. The school accepts boarding students from grades 9 through 12 and day students from grades 5 through 12, with small classes throughout.
The school was founded in 1877 by Eliza Masters as a place of education for young women. It became coeducational in 1996, when boys were admitted for the first time.
The school carries the name of its founder, Eliza Masters, keeping her memory present in everyday life on campus. The mix of older brick buildings and newer structures gives the grounds a layered feel that students and visitors can notice as they walk around.
The campus is north of New York City and can be reached by train from Manhattan, making day trips straightforward for students. Since this is an active school, any visit to the campus is best arranged ahead of time.
The school uses the Harkness method, where students sit around large oval tables and lead their own discussions rather than listen to lectures. This approach was originally designed by a philanthropist who wanted to move away from the traditional model of a teacher speaking to a passive class.
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