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'''The Island School''' is located on Cape Eleuthera, on the island of [[Eleuthera]] in the [[Bahamas]]. Founded by Chris and Pam Maxey in 1998 the Island school is a semster study program described as a "mind, body and spirit experience that challenges students by immersing them in the ocean and introducing them to another culture"[http://www.islandschool.org/about_us_history.html] The program is structured to present students with authentic challenges that help them grow intellectually, emotionally and physically. The first official semster of The Island School in 1998 consisted of 22 students and 6 faculty members, the majority of whom were from [[The Lawrenceville School]] in New Jersey. For more information visit www.theislandschool.org . |
'''The Island School''' is located on Cape Eleuthera, on the island of [[Eleuthera]] in the [[Bahamas]]. Founded by Chris and Pam Maxey in 1998 the Island school is a semster study program described as a "mind, body and spirit experience that challenges students by immersing them in the ocean and introducing them to another culture"[http://www.islandschool.org/about_us_history.html] The program is structured to present students with authentic challenges that help them grow intellectually, emotionally and physically. The first official semster of The Island School in 1998 consisted of 22 students and 6 faculty members, the majority of whom were from [[The Lawrenceville School]] in New Jersey. For more information visit www.theislandschool.org . |
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Each year students from their respective schools apply to spend a trimester at the island school. Through a very selective process they are chosen. During their tenure they experience a very hands-on way of learning and complete a half [[marathon]] |
Each year students from their respective schools apply to spend a trimester at the island school. Through a very selective process they are chosen. During their tenure they experience a very hands-on way of learning and complete a half [[marathon]] run or a 4 mile swim. |
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[[Image:Bf-map.png|thumb|Eleuthera Island, The Bahamas]] |
[[Image:Bf-map.png|thumb|Eleuthera Island, The Bahamas]] |
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Revision as of 03:09, 3 April 2007
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| Type | experiential, coeducational |
| Established | 1998 |
| Headmaster | Chris Maxey |
| Faculty | about 15 |
| Grades | 10, 11, 12 |
| Number of students | about 45 per term |
| Campus | rural |
| Website | http://www.islandschool.org |
The Island School is located on Cape Eleuthera, on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Founded by Chris and Pam Maxey in 1998 the Island school is a semster study program described as a "mind, body and spirit experience that challenges students by immersing them in the ocean and introducing them to another culture"[1] The program is structured to present students with authentic challenges that help them grow intellectually, emotionally and physically. The first official semster of The Island School in 1998 consisted of 22 students and 6 faculty members, the majority of whom were from The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. For more information visit www.theislandschool.org .
Each year students from their respective schools apply to spend a trimester at the island school. Through a very selective process they are chosen. During their tenure they experience a very hands-on way of learning and complete a half marathon run or a 4 mile swim.
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