Hampshire Country School
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Classes at Hampshire Country School are small: typically three to six students. Instruction is traditional, with teacher-led discussions, presentations, and assignments; but there is a vast difference between traditional instruction in a large public or private school class and a small Hampshire Country School class. In the small classes at H.C.S., teachers and students are always in direct contact; there is time to modify a lesson to fit one or two students' special interests or difficulties; and interruptions because of a student's abundance of enthusiasm or momentary frustration do not need to become major issues.
Student evaluations and grades (A through F) are based on class assignments; homework; quizzes and tests; class participation; and effort. High grades (B's and A's) are intentionally rather difficult to earn, requiring good mastery of the subject and consistently high quality work.
Often extra help is available for students from teachers, who live on campus and can, therefore, visit dorms in the evening to assist with homework or review for a test.
In addition to the core courses studied during the class day, art, music, drama, and physical activity are all important parts of a Hampshire Country School education. However, these subjects take place outside of formal classes and are not graded.
Parents are sent scholastic reports with grades and teacher comments at the end of each trimester and meet with each teacher for a parent-teacher conference during the fall and winter Family Weekends. Parents are also sent a comprehensive student progress report twice during the school year.
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Hampshire Country School
28 Patey Circle
Rindge, NH 03461
(603)899-3325
email: office@hampshirecountryschool.net
