The Thacher School

http://www.thacher.org

Since 1889, Thacher has prepared gifted students from all backgrounds for top colleges and lives of leadership. Thacher's blend of rigorous academics and outdoor life is distinctive and distinguished. Nearly 20 AP courses are offered. Students live by an Honor Code. In a community renowned for its warmth and unpretentiousness, a willingness to lend a hand is an everyday expectation. Thirty-two percent of students receive financial aid. Over 90 percent of graduates gain admission to one of their top three colleges. Extensive outdoor and horse programs and 28 competitive athletic teams are offered.

Quick Facts

Enrollment Information Total No. of Boys: 119 Total No. of Girls: 116 Boarding: 215 Day: 20 School Type Coed Secondary-Boarding

Courses

Academic Support

• College Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills

Computer Studies

• Computer Programming Advanced Placement
• Computer Programming Honors
• Computer Sciences

Visual Arts

• 3-D Design
• Art History Advanced Placement
• Art History Honors
• Art Honors
• Ceramics
• Design
• Drawing Advanced Placement
• Drawing Honors
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio Honors
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Publications
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art Advanced Placement
• Studio Art Honors
• Woodworking

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education
• Rifle Team
• Semester/Year off
• Study Aboard

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Individual Instrument
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Recording
• Songwriting
• Voice

Foreign Languages

• Chinese - Mandarin
• French
• Latin
• Spanish

Math

• Advanced Placement
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Honors
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Science

• Anatomy
• Animal Behavior
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Biology Advanced Placement
• Biology Honors
• Botany
• Chemistry Advanced Placement
• Chemistry Honors
• Earth Science
• Ecology
• Electronics
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geology
• Health
• Marine Biology
• Oceanography
• Physical Science
• Physics Honors
• Zoology

Noncredit Courses

• CPR
• Drivers Education
• SAT Prep
• Scuba

Religion and Philosophy

• Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• World Religion

Performing Arts

• Acting
• Ballet
• Choreography
• Dance
• Debate
• Drama
• Lighting Design
• Modern Dance
• Musical Comedy
• Musical Theater
• Play Production
• Public Speaking
• Set Design
• Stagecraft
• Technical Theater
• Theater Arts

History

• Advanced Placement
• Asian History
• Classical History
• European History
• Honors
• United States History
• World History

English

• Advanced Placement
• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry

Classical Studies

• Advanced Placement
• Honors

Activities

Athletics

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Camping
• Canoeing or Kayaking
• Cheerleading
• Cross-Country Running
• Cycling
• Dance
• Equestrian
• Football
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Ice Climbing
• Lacrosse
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Education
• Polo
• Rafting
• Rifle Team
• Rock Climbing
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting

Arts & Music

• A Cappella Group
• Art Club
• Audiovisual Club
• Chamber Choir
• Chamber Orchestra
• Choir
• Choral Music
• Dance
• Drama Club
• Folk Music Club
• Glee Club
• Improvisation Group

Student Club Activities

• Amnesty International
• Community Service
• Dorm Proctors
• Environment Club
• Fencing
• Gardening
• Habitat for Humanity
• Honor Council
• Horseback Riding
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Jewish Student Org.
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Outing Club
• Peer Tutoring
• Pep Club
• Photography
• Riflery