The Athenian School - Danville, California
Academics
Athenian has been recognized for integrating strong college preparatory academics with an innovative, challenging curriculum. In Athenian’s idyllic setting, diverse and international students celebrate learning through relationships, exploration, hands-on projects, service, and adventure. All disciplines offer advanced courses.
Nearly 100% gain admission to university, most to their first-choice school. Athenian students become life-long learners and confident, successful adults with a deep understanding of themselves, extraordinary skills for achievement, and the compassion to make a positive difference in the world.
Athenian, the San Francisco Bay Area’s only non-sectarian boarding program, provides a beautiful setting at the base of Mt. Diablo and easy access to one of the world’s great cities.
Athletics
Athenian offers a very wide selection of athletic activities and teams in which all students may participate. Several teams have won championships in recent years. Modern athletic facilities are on campus. All students take a physical edcuation course or take part in a sports team. Physical education includes such activities as yoga, dance, ulimate frisbee, hiking, and weight lifting. Competitive sports teams include basketball, baseball, soccer, cross-country running, track and field, swimming, tennis, wrestling, volleyball, and softball. Consult the school's website for complete list of athletic activities.
Arts
Students of all abilities must take courses and participate in visual or performing arts. Modern facilities and professional artists ensure that highly talented students students may reach their full potential in music, dance, art, and theatre. Athenian students enjoy recently expanded facilities for painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, stained glass, dance, and theater. Athenian plans a new choral music builidng in the next six months.
Unique Programs or Strengths of School
International Programs
Extraordinary international experiences include Round Square exchanges and community service projects around the world, as well as an annual international conference at one of the member schools.Athenian is a founding member of the Round Square Consortium of Schools, featuring more than 60 schools on five continents, from Peru and Japan to India and Germany. In 1998 Athenian hosted the conference, welcoming to the Athenian campus over 250 students and teachers from around the world. Athenian teachers also lead international trips during spring break with a community service, educational, or language learning focus. Athenian broadens students’ horizons and futures!
Hands-On Learning
Outstanding and varied hands-on learning programs engage students in their education, the community, and the wider world. Graduation requirements include community service (30 hours each year) and the Athenian Wilderness Experience (grade 11 only). They shape each student uniquely and build camaraderie in the student body. Town Meetings allow students to participate in school governance. Two distinctive programs involve in unparalleled hands-on projects: a nationally award-winning robotics team and an airplane construction project, beginning work on its second full-size fully functional airplane. Learning can be exciting!
Education for Success and Meaning
Athenian’s mission focuses on much more than simply excellent academics. Athenian develops students’ understanding of themselves, their ability to work with others, essential skills for the future, and a broad global perspective. Athenian encourages students to do much more than achieve individually, but to seek ways to improve the world and the lives of others. Similarly, college counselors at Athenian work with students and families to identify a great environment for the next learning experience. Education is for success and meaning!
Costs
Please be aware that the costs provided below are designed to provide approximate comparisons. For a precise reckoning of costs, contact an education advisor.
Tuition: USD $45,100
Books and Incidentals: $1,000-$1,200
English Language Study
Many Consortium Schools allow students to improve their English abilities while they are studying. The precise nature of the ESL programs tend to vary from school to school; please contact an advisor for a specific description.
ESL Program: Yes
Cost of ESL Program: 1000
Visualizing the School
Website: www.athenian.org
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