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THE POMFRETmissionPomfret School cultivates a healthy interdependence of

mind, body, and spirit in its students as it prepares them for

college and to lead and learn in a diverse and increasingly

interconnected society.

Pomfret’s Vision of the Graduate

POMFRET SCHOOL DEVELOPS STUDENTS WHO ARE:

• Disciplined and Multifaceted Learners asking relevant questions, pursuing interests and

obligations with determination, reflecting on success,

and developing resilience from failure;

• Collaborative and Empathic Leaders working effectively with others in a variety of

contexts and a diversity of cultures;

• Critical Thinkers pursuing, interpreting, and synthesizing information

with a critical eye;

• Creative Problem-Solvers producing innovative and original ideas and solutions,

whether for the marketplace or the human race;

• Respectful and Ethical Citizens conducting themselves with integrity, compassion,

and responsibility.

398 Pomfret Street | PO Box 128 | Pomfret, CT 06258-0128

860.963.6120 | [email protected] | www.pomfretschool.org

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1. Robinson House Admissions & Dormitory

2. School Building Academics, Jahn Reading Room, Administrative Offices

3. Centennial Academic & Arts Center Academics

4. Monell Science Building Academics

5. Olmsted Observatory 6. du Pont Library

Academic Support, Digital Arts, Archives

7. Schoppe Dance Studio 8. Clark Chapel 9. Hard Auditorium

10. Main House Dining Hall, Business Office, Health Center

11. Corzine Athletic Center & Olmsted Student Union

Fitness Center, School Store, Tuck Shop

12. Jahn Rink 13. Strong Field House

Indoor Tennis

14. Lewis Gymnasium 15. Eastover

Head of School’s Home

16. Olive Cottage Dormitory

17. Orchard Cottage Dormitory

18. Pyne Dormitory

19. Hale Dormitory

20. Clement Dormitory

21. Kniffin Dormitory

22. Dunworth Dormitory

23. Pontefract Dormitory

24. Plant Dormitory

25. Bourne Dormitory

26. Picerne House Dormitory

MAPcampus

27. Lasell Alumni House Advancement & Communications

28. Parsons Lodge 29. Facilities 30. Blodgett Boathouse

Located on Quasset Lake, 3 miles northwest of campus

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Pomfret, learning is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful.

What we do is intentional – intentionally focused on students

becoming strategic and responsible learners who are also flexible

and agile. Pomfret’s distinctive learning environment engages

the mind, heart, and spirit, giving our students the knowledge

and skills they need to succeed in college and life. We foster

diverse thought, perspective, and expression while honoring the

uniqueness of each student by teaching in a variety of contexts

and using a range of instructional approaches. Pomfret students

learn to face challenge, value hard work and rigor, and develop

the independence and self-confidence needed to thrive in

college and in the complex world beyond.

THE GRAUER FAMILY INSTITUTE for Excellence and Innovation in

Education at Pomfret has positioned the school as a “thought leader” on a range of

educational issues. The Institute makes significant resources available for faculty to

undertake research and pursue professional development so that they may design

and deliver innovative programs in and out of the classroom. Pomfret is committed to

pioneering new approaches to secondary education and sharing its experience with

other educators. While preserving the high academic standards that have traditionally

defined Pomfret, we are dedicated to preparing today’s graduates for success

in a world that will be defined by the need for creative, collaborative solutions

to global challenges.

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HEA D OF SCHOOL

The boarding school experience

offers exciting opportunities in a setting

where learning happens in many different

ways. On behalf of the entire community,

I welcome you to Pomfret and encourage

you to visit us to learn more. In this

publication, you will discover what makes

Pomfret unique and how our students are

transformed by their time here.

For more than 120 years, this school on

a hilltop in northeastern Connecticut has

been giving young people the opportunity

to discover and pursue their diverse

talents and interests. Since its founding in

1894, Pomfret has focused on innovation

and progressive thinking about what a

great education should be. This

forward-thinking spirit lives on today

in our commitment to student-

centered learning.

At Pomfret, you will find a vibrant

classroom environment where teachers

and students are engaged together in

exploration, discovery, and discussion.

You will find a welcoming community with

students from across the country and

around the world. You will find outstanding

academic, co-curricular, athletics, and arts

programs. You will be challenged to learn

more about yourself and others.

Our shared values of inclusivity,

compassion, and understanding shape

school life at Pomfret, from an advisory

system that encourages intergenerational

connections to the family atmosphere

of the dormitories. This is a place where

students feel safe to be themselves and

form lasting personal relationships with

their peers and teachers.

I have been inspired by seeing Pomfret

students achieve more than they ever

imagined possible in their years here and

graduate with the confidence to pursue

their dreams and goals. We are dedicated

to preparing our students to take on the

challenges facing humankind in the 21st

Century with vision, hope, integrity, and

collaborative enterprise. I hope you will

consider joining us in the exciting journey

of a Pomfret education.

Welcome

—J. Timothy Richards P ’15

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A t the heart of the academic experience at Pomfret is

our belief that students must be partners with their teachers

in the dynamic business of acquiring knowledge. With the

guidance of experienced faculty who are experts in their

fields, Pomfret students have the opportunity to help design

courses and investigate topics of their choosing with an

appropriate level of support tailored to individual needs.

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LIFELONG READING: A Student-Driven Course

Students in the English elective Lifelong Reading design their own reading lists with the

guidance of their teacher and pursue topics of interest through their choice of novels,

short stories, poems, and plays. Is baseball your passion? You might begin with a

classic novel by Bernard Malamud about a baseball player and discover other depictions

of sports in literature. The course allows you to follow a thread through literature

and experience the pleasure of reading independently. Students make individualized

webpages about their reading, discuss their choices in class and through group

blogging and video conferencing, and work collaboratively to create a class website.

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You will come to understand your distinct strengths

as a student and what it means to be both curious and

disciplined. Learning is not a passive activity at Pomfret,

with students seated at desks absorbing information

from a teacher. Students and teachers are “co-creators”

in the classroom, engaged together in making

discoveries and pursuing new ideas.

ELECTIVE COURSES allow Pomfret students to undertake advanced and

independent work comparable to college material. With the wide range of

electives offered, you will have the opportunity to explore exciting topics in

depth. A sampling of recent electives gives a glimpse of where you might

go: Forensic Science and Archaeology, Motion Graphics, Public Speaking,

Anthropology of Gender, and Money 101.

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student-centered

adjective

1. Putting responsibility for learning in the hands of students.

2. Encouraging lifelong learning and original thinking.

Pomfret’s focus on student-centered learning gives students an important role in determining their individual academic paths.

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‘‘Students are never afraid to be themselves and are always able to find others who share common interests to create friendships.”—Olivia K. ’17

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PROJECT: Pomfret

Project: Pomfret engages every student and

teacher in a two-and-a-half-week experience

in December that is a dedicated period focused

on project-based learning. Interdisciplinary

projects cover a wide range of themes, from

engineering to oral history to legal theory. Most

projects are coordinated by two or three faculty

members from different departments. Students learn

practical skills, study a topic in depth, explore solutions to

societal challenges, engage in projects with a service component,

and make creative presentations to the school community. Recent projects include Into

the Untold, a research project about a mixed-race community living on a Maine island in

the early 1900s; Mock Trial and Great Cases in Early American Legal History; Stopping

Time: Physics and Photography; and Music and Myth.

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The most successful entrepreneurs and creative thinkers

today are those who work across disciplines. Pomfret

builds these essential skills into the curriculum through

interdisciplinary and project-based learning. Classes at

Pomfret are centered on collaboration and giving students

the tools to understand how they learn best. With an average

of eleven students in a class, learning is a shared endeavor

that relies on the contributions of every member of the class.

Advanced and elective courses may be as small as two to

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five students working closely with their teacher. The curriculum

stresses interdisciplinary study, with a number of courses team-

taught by faculty from different disciplines. This focus, along

with opportunities for independent and group projects in many

classes, trains our graduates to ask their own questions, conduct

research, and synthesize knowledge.

THE ADVISORY PROGRAM pairs students with a faculty advisor

who guides you in choosing courses and managing academic and extra-

curricular schedules, and is someone you can turn to with any concerns.

Pomfret’s program is distinguished by frequent meetings between advisor

and advisees. An advisory block during the academic day provides a time

for advisees and advisors to meet whenever the need arises. At the weekly

advisee dinner, you will share a meal in your advisor’s home or in an area

restaurant with the others in your advising group. This Pomfret tradition

fosters a strong sense of family on campus. Advisors serve as liaisons

between the school and students’ families.

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interdisciplinary

adjective

Combining two or more academic disciplines or fields of study.

Global and Sustainable Development is an interdisciplinary course team- taught by a science and history teacher. The course includes a trip to Costa Rica during Project: Pomfret.

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LEARNING SUPPORT at Pomfret provides a variety of support systems

to help students succeed academically and socially. Faculty are available for

extra help after class, during the office hours block in the schedule, and in the

dormitories in the evenings. Students may also make use of peer tutors in the

Writing, Math, Science, and World Languages Centers during evening study hall

hours. The Director of Learning Support coordinates support services and is

available in the Learning Support Center during free blocks. Private tutors may

be arranged through the Director of Learning Support.

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Pomfret offers three astronomy

courses where the most important

class time is in the evening, when

students and their teacher observe

the night skies from the Olmsted

Observatory on campus. This

state-of-the-art facility includes

a telescope adapted for use

in astrophotography, allowing

students to make spectacular

images, like this one, of such

distant wonders as dimmer stars,

nebulae, and galaxies.

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‘‘ I really enjoy the cohesive community; I have personal relationships with my teachers and have family-like bonds with many of my classmates.”— Andrew D. ’16

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R E F L E C T I V E

In today’s world, where we live with constant digital

input, time for sustained thought and reflection is

increasingly precious. Pomfret addresses this need through

“long block” scheduling that allows classes to meet for

longer periods on a rotating basis. This means that you will

not attend six classes a day as you would at many schools.

Instead you attend three longer classes and have more time

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INSIDE a History Class

A long-block class in Advanced Comparative Government and Politics is not an

ordinary history class with the teacher standing at a Smart Board and lecturing. The

class begins with students reflecting on the previous night’s assignment on current

events in China and generating questions the assignment raised for them. Together

the students establish common points of interest and debate both sides of political

issues. Their debate is followed by watching a TED talk on the rise of China as a

superpower. Students break into small groups to discuss the TED talk and how it

relates to the homework assignment, then come back together for a discussion

with the whole class and an overview from the teacher. Class ends with time for

independent work and one-on-one conferencing with the teacher on student projects.

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between classes to absorb what you have learned. The

longblock approach enables the exploration of material

in greater depth and time for student projects that require

ongoing research, experimentation, and hands-on

construction. This schedule has been intentionally

designed to create a more balanced pace in school life and

to promote deep learning.

R E F L E C T I V E

MANY BOARDING schools have Saturday morning classes. Pomfret uses

this time instead for Q.U.E.S.T. (Question, Understand, Engage, Share,

Transition) a program focused on leadership and character development,

diversity and social justice, health and wellness, and college counseling.

Students meet in forms for presentations, discussion groups, and guest

speakers. These meetings provide significant time to build awareness and

understanding of important life choices that will shape the future for our

graduates. The program reflects Pomfret’s commitment to instilling the values

of leadership, empathy, and respect for self and others that will lead to

fulfilling and meaningful lives.

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metacognition

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Higher-order thinking that involves analysis and control of one’s cognitive processes when engaged in learning.

Pomfret’s approach encourages metacognition as students become aware of their own learning processes and mindsets.

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‘‘Pomfret is the most accepting community I have ever been involved in. The faculty members at Pomfret make an effort to get to know the students even if they aren’t in their classes, teams, or theater performances.”Olivia L. ’16

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INSIDE a Math Class

In many high school math classes, lessons

begin with rules and computations rather than

the application of mathematics principles in

daily life. Pomfret turns the standard math

approach around by starting with real problems

and introducing math skills as students need

them to find solutions. Students keep digital, written

journals documenting how they reach their solutions.

Together they apply what they have learned to projects such

as building a rocket or managing an investment portfolio. Some math classes make

use of adaptive learning software that allows students to master the material at their

own pace. This exciting development ensures that they truly understand the material

and allows for important one-on-one work with teachers.

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Pomfret is proactive in exploring technological advances

in the classroom and using a wide variety of tools. In science

classes, Pomfret is one of only a few high schools nationwide

to access the Mathematica technical computing program

used by scientists throughout the world. The program allows

students to make complex calculations quickly and to apply

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them to the concepts they are learning. As a result, students

are able to give more time to the testing of hypotheses than

the generation of data. This innovation enables students to

think and work as real research scientists do.

POMFRET’S GLOBAL classroom work includes a significant focus

on global issues and fosters an understanding of cultures around the world.

Model U.N., a term-long class, provides students with opportunities to learn

about other countries and their systems of government. Pomfret also offers

international learning trips and opportunities to participate in exchange

programs. Recent trips have taken faculty and students to study astronomy,

ecology, culture, and history in Chile; to train for the soccer season and tour

Barcelona; to give musical performances in Italy; to study art and take art

classes in France and Italy; and to study sustainable development in Costa Rica.

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adaptive learning

nounEducational method using computers as interactive teaching devices and the allocation of human and computing resources to meet the unique needs of each student.

Pomfret uses adaptive learning to allow students more control over the pace of the learning process.

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‘‘What stands out most about Pomfret is the support peers give you from the classroom to the sports field. There is always a fellow student or faculty member pushing you to succeed.”Max R. ’16

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The friendliness and community spirit that

define Pomfret give our campus a welcoming

atmosphere visitors are quick to notice. We are a

school grounded in the importance of relationships.

Every member of our community has important

contributions to make. We welcome students from a

wide range of backgrounds, both across the United

States and countries around the world. We celebrate

the diversity of our community through such events

as Culturefest and the International Food Festival.

W O R L Dwe cover the

27 STATES REPRESENTED

18% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

21 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

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Once a week, students and faculty

gather for a family-style lunch at

assigned tables. This provides

an opportunity to share good

conversation and a meal with

members of the community.

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On a 500-acre campus set on a hilltop with spectacular views, Pomfret

is located an hour from Boston and within easy driving distance of other

major East Coast cities. Close to campus the towns of Pomfret Center

and Putnam offer cafés, restaurants, and shopping. Our beautiful setting,

superb facilities, and access to major cultural centers make Pomfret a

great place to live and learn.

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2.5 HRS from ALBANY

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Pomfret students can enjoy a break from classes

and study at the Vanilla Bean, a local café known for

delicious baked goods. On campus, the Olmsted Student

Union offers a spacious lounge and snack bar open

throughout the day.

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The Community Outreach Program gives

Pomfret students and faculty many ways to make

a difference in our local community and beyond.

Students may participate in the Community Service

Team, offered as an after school program. Pomfret

students volunteer for local food pantries and

organize such initiatives as Red Nose Day, a global

initiative that works to eliminate childhood poverty.

For more than a decade, Pomfret has supported

Relay for Life and Audubon After School Programs.

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Chapel talks twice a week bring the Pomfret community

together for a time to recognize the diverse experiences

that have shaped our students and faculty. Each senior

gives a reflection on a topic of his or her choosing.

Faculty also speak on matters of personal importance.

These inspiring talks draw us closer as a community and

reinforce leadership, growth, and discovery.

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Pomfret students play important roles on campus in school

governance and other leadership positions. As you advance from a third

former (freshman) to the upper grades, you will have opportunities to

serve in a variety of leadership roles and to help organize club activities.

Extracurricular activities allow you to explore many different interests.

In recent years student clubs have included Debate Club, Classic Film

Club, International Students Club, Math Team, Gay Straight Alliance,

Cooking Club, Investment Club, and Environmental Club.

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Athletic Council

Club Leaders

Deans’ Assistants

Discipline Committee

Editorial Staffs for Student Publications

Head Waiters

Key Club Tour Guide Leaders

Pomfret Ambassadors

Prefects

Relay for Life Captains

School Council

Team Captains

VOICE

Writing, Math, Science and World Languages Centers Tutors

L E A D E R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S

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The du Pont Library provides a comfortable place for

study in the center of campus. With over 20,000 volumes,

a large film collection, and a diverse selection of online

databases, the library gives students access to significant

resources for research and serves as the hub for learning

support on campus.

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Pomfret’s P.S. ART exhibition space is located one town over in downtown Putnam in the Silver Circle Art Center. This unique off-campus gallery features shows throughout the year of work by students, faculty, and alumni, and gives students significant real-life experience in gallery management.

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At Pomfret the arts are central to your education and to our life as a school community.

From the student artwork displayed throughout the school,

to music, dance, and theater performances, the celebration of

artistic expression is part of Pomfret’s culture. Through the arts,

our students learn to imagine the lives of others, perfect their

presentation skills, and explore the creative process. With more

than 50 arts electives, we offer an outstanding program with many

options. Art, music, dance, and drama teachers are practicing

artists and experienced

performers who bring

knowledge of the professional

art world to the classroom.

With their guidance, you will

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your talents.

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The interscholastic athletics program fields competitive teams in sixteen different sports for Pomfret athletes.

Through athletics, our students experience the excitement of

competition, the camaraderie of team effort, and the importance of

sportsmanship. Designed for both the beginner and advanced player,

the program allows you to try new sports or perfect your skills as a

seasoned athlete. Teams meet each weekday for practice or competition

in the afternoon program.

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A number of Pomfret graduates have gone on to compete at elite levels. Among them are Brian Flynn ’08, currently with the Montreal Canadiens; Felice Mueller ’08, an Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. National Crew Team; and Sarah Valliancourt ’04, two-time Olympic champion with the Women’s U.S. Ice Hockey team.

Roughly 20 percent of Pomfret graduates go on to compete in collegiate sports.

This reflects the high level of play Pomfret teams achieve and the

outstanding training of our athletes. In recent years, Pomfret teams have

gone on to championship competition in a number of sports, including

girls’ and boys’ basketball, ice hockey, soccer and girls’ volleyball. The

Pomfret fitness center provides a state-of-the-art training facility open to

all students.

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Freshmen and sophomores participate on two interscholastic teams each year and fulfill the afternoon activity requirement in a variety of ways if they do not elect to compete on a team all three seasons. Juniors and seniors are required to participate in at least one season of interscholastic sports. Other activities include Outdoor Adventure, Yoga, Dance, Community Service, and Drama.

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Life at boarding school is an exciting mix of new experiences.

These include what you are learning in your classes, the friends you are

making, and your activities. Living in the dormitories with friends from

an amazing collection of places is a rare opportunity to learn about other

cultures and about yourself. Day students have their own lounges and

study rooms for downtime during the school day and may stay overnight

with friends in the dorms on weekends. Over 70 percent of the Pomfret

faculty serve as dorm parents who provide supervision and support in the

dormitories, including during the two-hour nightly study hall period. The

close relationships students form with faculty as dorm parents, advisors, and

athletic coaches are an enduring piece of the Pomfret experience. Faculty

serve as advisors and chaperones for such activities as Community Service

Outreach, Outdoor Adventure, and other club activities.

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Weekend activities give students the chance to relax and socialize, providing a variety of options that change weekly. Pomfret regularly offers trips to Boston, Providence and New York City to take in museums, theatre performances, and other cultural attractions. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, white-water rafting, and skiing. On campus, Pomfret hosts dances, concerts, and films.

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Pomfret is proud of an academic curriculum and co-curricular programs that prepare our graduates to enroll at outstanding colleges and universities.

The College Counseling Program, personalized for each student,

provides thorough guidance in choosing an appropriate sequence

of courses at Pomfret and finding the colleges that are a good fit

for your interests. With a ratio of 35 students to each counselor,

our college counselors work closely with students and parents to

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Pomfret holds a Fall College Fair with representatives from more than 100 colleges available to talk with students. An additional 100 college representatives visit for the Spring College Fair. In a recent year, Pomfret’s graduating class applied to 256 colleges, a figure that reflects the diversity of students’ goals and the encouragement they receive to explore a wide range of options.

help you make informed choices. Because we know our students well, we

are able to make college selection individualized and assist at each stage of

the application process. College counseling begins in freshman year with

guidance on choosing courses and a sequence of study that fits your goals.

In junior and senior year, students meet regularly with

college counselors individually and for group sessions.

The Q.U.E.S.T. program provides dedicated time for

presentations on college selection and the application

process. Pomfret makes test preparation courses

available and administers all major tests, including the

PSAT, SAT, and ACT, on campus.

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Pomfret graduates have distinguished themselves in a

wide range of careers and leadership positions. Among

our alumni are educators, lawyers, authors, artists,

scientists, and a recent winner of the Nobel Prize in

Physiology or Medicine. Alumni frequently return to

campus to share their accomplishments and wisdom with

students, and make a variety of opportunities available to

Pomfret students through internships and networking.

Amherst College Bates College Bentley University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Colby College Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Colorado College Colorado School of MinesConnecticut College

Dartmouth College Davidson College Dickinson College Emory University Franklin W. Olin

College of Engineering Georgetown University Grinnell College Hamilton College - NY Harvard College Hobart and William Smith

Colleges Lafayette College Lewis & Clark College Massachusetts Institute

of Technology

Middlebury College Nagoya University (Japan)New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Parsons The New School

for DesignProvidence College Purdue University Rhode Island School

of Design Rhodes College Rochester Institute

of Technology Savannah College of Art

and Design

Recent College Matriculations

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Sewanee: The University of the South

Skidmore College Southern Methodist

University St. Lawrence University Syracuse University The George Washington

University The University of Vienna Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University Union College United States Naval

Academy

University of Chicago University of Colorado

at BoulderUniversity of Connecticut University of Denver University of Miami University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of Rochester University of Southern

California University of St. Andrews University of Tennessee,

Knoxville University of Vermont

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Washington and Lee

University Washington University

in St. Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan University Williams College Worcester Polytechnic

Institute Yale University

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We are waiting to welcome you to campus!The best way to discover what makes Pomfret such a special place is to visit. To arrange your campus tour and interview, contact the Admissions Office at 860.963.6120, [email protected] or visit our website at www.pomfretschool.org.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR CAMPUS

FROM HARTFORD (approximate travel time – 45 minutes)

• Take Route 84 East to Exit 69 (Route 74)

• Turn right off ramp onto 74

• Take 74 East to the intersection of 74 and Route 44

• Turn left onto 44 (East) for 13 miles

• Pomfret School is on 44, 1.5 miles after the 44/169 intersection

FROM T.F. GREEN AIRPORT, PROVIDENCE, RI (approximate travel time – 50 minutes)

• Exit airport and follow signs for Interstate 95 South

• Take 95 South to 295 North

• Take 295 North to the Route 6 exit 6C

• Take 6 West to Route 101 West

• At the junction of 101 and Route 169, turn right onto 169

• Pomfret School is 2 miles from this intersection

FROM NEW YORK CITY (approximate travel time – 3 hours)

• Take Interstate 95 North to 395 North (Exit 76)

• Take 395 North to Exit 93 (Dayville, CT)

• Turn left off ramp onto Route 101 West

• At the junction of 101 and Route 169, turn right onto 169

• Pomfret School is 2 miles from this intersection

FROM BOSTON (approximate travel time – 75 minutes)

• Take the Massachusetts Turnpike West to Auburn, MA (Exit 10)

• Go through toll booth, follow signs for 395 South

• Take 395 South to Exit 97

• Turn right off ramp onto Route 44 West

• At the junction of 44 and Route 169, turn left onto 44/169

• Pomfret School is 1 mile from this intersection

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1. Robinson House Admissions & Dormitory

2. School Building Academics, Jahn Reading Room, Administrative Offices

3. Centennial Academic & Arts Center Academics

4. Monell Science Building Academics

5. Olmsted Observatory 6. du Pont Library

Academic Support, Digital Arts, Archives

7. Schoppe Dance Studio 8. Clark Chapel 9. Hard Auditorium

10. Main House Dining Hall, Business Office, Health Center

11. Corzine Athletic Center & Olmsted Student Union

Fitness Center, School Store, Tuck Shop

12. Jahn Rink 13. Strong Field House

Indoor Tennis

14. Lewis Gymnasium 15. Eastover

Head of School’s Home

16. Olive Cottage Dormitory

17. Orchard Cottage Dormitory

18. Pyne Dormitory

19. Hale Dormitory

20. Clement Dormitory

21. Kniffin Dormitory

22. Dunworth Dormitory

23. Pontefract Dormitory

24. Plant Dormitory

25. Bourne Dormitory

26. Picerne House Dormitory

MAPcampus

27. Lasell Alumni House Advancement & Communications

28. Parsons Lodge 29. Facilities 30. Blodgett Boathouse

Located on Quasset Lake, 3 miles northwest of campus

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NORTH ENTRANCE

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1. Robinson House Admissions & Dormitory

2. School Building Academics, Jahn Reading Room, Administrative Offices

3. Centennial Academic & Arts Center Academics

4. Monell Science Building Academics

5. Olmsted Observatory 6. du Pont Library

Academic Support, Digital Arts, Archives

7. Schoppe Dance Studio 8. Clark Chapel 9. Hard Auditorium

10. Main House Dining Hall, Business Office, Health Center

11. Corzine Athletic Center & Olmsted Student Union

Fitness Center, School Store, Tuck Shop

12. Jahn Rink 13. Strong Field House

Indoor Tennis

14. Lewis Gymnasium 15. Eastover

Head of School’s Home

16. Olive Cottage Dormitory

17. Orchard Cottage Dormitory

18. Pyne Dormitory

19. Hale Dormitory

20. Clement Dormitory

21. Kniffin Dormitory

22. Dunworth Dormitory

23. Pontefract Dormitory

24. Plant Dormitory

25. Bourne Dormitory

26. Picerne House Dormitory

MAPcampus

27. Lasell Alumni House Advancement & Communications

28. Parsons Lodge 29. Facilities 30. Blodgett Boathouse

Located on Quasset Lake, 3 miles northwest of campus

SOUTH ENTRANCE

NORTH ENTRANCE

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THE POMFRETmissionPomfret School cultivates a healthy interdependence of

mind, body, and spirit in its students as it prepares them for

college and to lead and learn in a diverse and increasingly

interconnected society.

Pomfret’s Vision of the Graduate

POMFRET SCHOOL DEVELOPS STUDENTS WHO ARE:

• Disciplined and Multifaceted Learners asking relevant questions, pursuing interests and

obligations with determination, reflecting on success,

and developing resilience from failure;

• Collaborative and Empathic Leaders working effectively with others in a variety of

contexts and a diversity of cultures;

• Critical Thinkers pursuing, interpreting, and synthesizing information

with a critical eye;

• Creative Problem-Solvers producing innovative and original ideas and solutions,

whether for the marketplace or the human race;

• Respectful and Ethical Citizens conducting themselves with integrity, compassion,

and responsibility.

398 Pomfret Street | PO Box 128 | Pomfret, CT 06258-0128

860.963.6120 | [email protected] | www.pomfretschool.org

learningrealH A P P E N S

W H E R E

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THE POMFRETmissionPomfret School cultivates a healthy interdependence of

mind, body, and spirit in its students as it prepares them for

college and to lead and learn in a diverse and increasingly

interconnected society.

Pomfret’s Vision of the Graduate

POMFRET SCHOOL DEVELOPS STUDENTS WHO ARE:

• Disciplined and Multifaceted Learners asking relevant questions, pursuing interests and

obligations with determination, reflecting on success,

and developing resilience from failure;

• Collaborative and Empathic Leaders working effectively with others in a variety of

contexts and a diversity of cultures;

• Critical Thinkers pursuing, interpreting, and synthesizing information

with a critical eye;

• Creative Problem-Solvers producing innovative and original ideas and solutions,

whether for the marketplace or the human race;

• Respectful and Ethical Citizens conducting themselves with integrity, compassion,

and responsibility.

398 Pomfret Street | PO Box 128 | Pomfret, CT 06258-0128

860.963.6120 | [email protected] | www.pomfretschool.org

learningrealH A P P E N S

W H E R E