Is EHS Right for You?

“I wasn't looking for a school with a program for learning diversity.
I was looking for a school where learning diversity is the whole program.”
Suzie T.
Parent of an Eagle Hill Student

The Successful Eagle Hill Candidate

Cognitive Skills:

Applicants should have average to above-average cognitive ability as measured by the WISC, WAIS, or Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities. Eagle Hill is able to work with students who display relative weaknesses in processing speed and/or working memory.

Academic Profile:

An Eagle Hill education begins with the fundamental belief that all students must be understood as individuals. With an average class size of six students, learning is individualized and tailored to meet the specific learning needs of each student. Eagle Hill offers instruction at the foundational level in the areas of written expression, reading, and math, while also providing a full array of challenging and interesting courses. Eagle Hill School utilizes specific reading approaches, small classes, honors coursework, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and multi-sensory teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. At the same time, Eagle Hill offers an extensive catalog of classes in the traditional academic subjects as well as the arts, engineering and design, physical fitness, and pragmatics.

Attention:

Eagle Hill works with students identified with ADHD, the inattentive subtype. Additionally, Eagle Hill School can provide a program for students who are distractible and/or inattentive or who have difficulty with executive function skills. We are not able to support a student who displays significant hyperactivity, impulsivity, or difficulty with self-control.

Emotional/Social/Behavioral Profile:

At Eagle Hill, we feel it is important to work with the whole child and that students who are away from home during their teenage years need to continue their social development while they are at school. We provide a nurturing and structured environment, and we work with students who are free from primary emotional, social, or behavioral issues. Eagle Hill candidates are emotionally healthy, and, once enrolled, are willing to work closely with the faculty and put in the effort to become successful students.

The best way to learn more about us and whether or not Eagle Hill will be the perfect match is to talk with us. Please fill out our inquiry form and one of our admission officers will be in touch with you. You can also email us at any time!

Curriculum Design and 9-Term Schedule

At Eagle Hill School, no two students ever have the same academic class schedule, and it would not be unusual for a student to take a writing class that offers support and take Algebra II or Pre-Calculus as well.

This short video explains our curriculum design and 9-term schedule.

Voices at Eagle Hill School

We invite you to watch this short video, Voices at Eagle Hill. You'll hear from actual Eagle Hill students sharing their diverse learning experiences.

“Eagle Hill is such a welcoming, supportive, caring, and wonderful community.”
Eliza G..
Parent of an Eagle Hill Student

HILL Talks from Hardwick

Welcome to HILL Talks from Hardwick, an Admission Office podcast for prospective families.

We've created a series of podcasts just for you, covering everything from the admission process to our curriculum approach and student life at Eagle Hill.

Tune in to the podcasts >>

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FAQs

Who is the ideal student for Eagle Hill School?

The ideal candidate is bright, motivated, and interested in preparing for college and life beyond. Students who find success at Eagle Hill have often struggled academically in previous school settings. Eagle Hill works with students with diverse learning profiles, and students are understood as individuals whose paths to success will be unique. They achieve success both academically and personally with the support of the faculty as they develop confidence, self-advocacy, and overall wellness.

How are students placed in classes?

How does a parent keep informed about a student’s life at Eagle Hill School?

Each student has an advisor who will meet with the student several times a week, and parents are able to talk or email with the advisor. Also, there is a system in place where teachers and dorm counselors write comments about students’ progress in the classroom and dormitories. These comments are available to the student, parents, and advisor, as well as the resident counselor.

Additionally, EHS has a nine-term academic year, and at the end of each term, teachers give a grade and write a narrative report. With one login, parents can view their student’s academic courses, advisory, assignments, attendance, grades, athletic teams, activities, and clubs.

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