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The Altamont School
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Program Type
Academic Year Commuter/Day, Summer Commuter/Day
Academic Field
Biological/Life Science, Computer and Information, Ecology/Environmental Science, Foreign Languages/International Studies, Literature/Creative Writing/Journalism, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences/History, Visual and Performing Arts
Program Date Information
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
June 1-July 10 (summer program)
Description
The Altamont School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school enrolling approximately 400 students in grades 5–12. Picture a school where it’s cool to be smart; where a top runner might star in a play, a science whiz might tutor a younger student in English, or a once-shy student might become the class president; where passionate teachers go the extra mile for every student every day; where the arts are as important as athletics; where students of different backgrounds and cultures share in the process of discovery; where reading is revered; where multiple language offerings include Latin, Greek, and Mandarin Chinese; and where upholding the Honor Code is a source of real pride. Picture The Altamont School, a place devoted to educating New Renaissance Students, future leaders armed with multiple skills, broad perspectives, and a love of learning.
We help our students ask good questions, while discovering their hidden talents. Our core competencies prepare our students for entering a world of change, where they’ll face problems we can’t yet imagine. At Altamont, we’re not simply preparing students to enter a “good” college, although our college acceptance list stacks up with those of the best independent schools in the United States. Rather, we’re helping them reach deep within themselves to become masters of their own lifelong journeys of discovery. If we do our job well, our students will never stop asking good questions. At the end of the day, The Altamont School is about preparing each student to live a more meaningful life and shape a more livable world.
Admissions Criteria
ISEE, application, transcript, recommendations, interview
Grades/Age Levels
Middle School, High School
Grades 5–12 (academic year); grades 3–12 (summer)
Cost
Range: Over $3,000
Tuition: $12,348–$16,176 (academic year); $100–$500 (summer)
Financial Aid
Financial aid is not available.
Locations
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Contact
Email: admissionsl@altamontschool.org
Web: http://www.altamontschool.org
Phone: (205) 445-12352