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WELCOME!
The Thornton-Donovan School is absolutely unique.
We offer a dynamic, hands-on progressive education
for academically talented students in grades K-12.
Established in 1901, we are one of the oldest
private schools in Westchester County, New York.
With the 2010 - 2011 tuition set at $15,750, you may
be surprised to learn that we are also one of the
most affordable! We have worked hard to keep
our tuition - often 1/2 of other Westchester County
private schools - at a rate which is reflective of
the current economic situation.
Across all grades, perspectives are challenged daily
through culturally themed courses focusing on a
different area of the world each year. In the
Spring, our classrooms literally come alive with our
annual journey to the country of focus.
Imagine having the opportunity to visit up close
and in person, the sights, sounds and smells of
which you learned during the year!
Our most recent adventures have brought us to
Brazil, Portugal and Japan and South Africa. This
year we are studying, and will travel to Ireland!
The Thornton-Donovan education is customized to suit each student's
interests and talents. Our learners progress in
subject areas based on their ability and
curiosity, not their grade level. We are about
encouraging the child to develop into the person
they will become, not hindering the exploration of
passions.
Thornton-Donovan's international focus
prepares our students to graduate aware of
who they are, and with a massive head-start on
recognizing their role within our global
community.
At Thornton-Donovan we realize that education is not
purely academic.
We aim to educate the whole child by emphasizing
values such as honesty, integrity, personal
responsibility and good citizenship. Although
we are independent and non-denominational, there is
a spiritual element - paying homage to all beliefs - which permeates the
campus and all of our activities. Our atmosphere is
intimate, calm and natural. You'll notice
straight away how different we feel from most
traditional private schools.
Our students come to us from all over Westchester
County, as far north as Fairfield County, CT, and
some have even commuted from Manhattan. Our international
scholars have hailed from China, Korea,
Australia, France, Guatemala, Spain, Austria and
more.
For over 100 years, Thornton-Donovan School
has been the exception to the rule. Come,
feel the difference.
...There
is no place, like here.
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T-D 2010-2011
Holiday Schedule September 13 General Faculty Meeting 1:00pm T-D Welcome Warmer for new parents and students in Berns Memorial Library – 7:00pm 14 New Student Orientation: Grades K-5, 10:00am Middle & Upper Schools, Grades 6-12, by appointment 15 T-D begins 110th School Year: “A Celtic Crossing” October 11 School Closed – Columbus Day November 11 School Closed – Veterans’ Day 23 Thanksgiving Recess begins 3:00pm 24-28 School Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday December 22 Christmas Recess begins 12:45pm 1:30pm Faculty Party; 4:00pm Alumni Welcome Warmer 23-31 Winter Recess January 1-2 Winter Recess 3 School Resumes - 9:00am 17 School Closed - Dr. Martin Luther King Day 31 New Semester begins February 18-21 School Closed – President’s Holiday March 17 School Closed - Headmaster’s Day April 18-22 School Closed – Spring Recess April 29 - May 16 – T-D Salutes Ireland May Thru May 16 - “A Celtic Crossing” May 16 – School Reopens May 30 - School Closed – Memorial Day June 17 110th Annual Commencement Exercises - 4:00pm |