FIVE-DAY BOARDING FROM BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL
An Alternative 方法 to Traditional Boarding
The Same 身临其境的 Learning Benefits as Seven-Day Boarding
with the Ability to Return Home on the Weekends
身临其境的
Blue Ridge School offers an immersive learning experience tailored for each student and led by an extraordinary staff in a safe and picturesque setting designed to ignite and foster a persevering spirit within young men.
- World-class teachers, coaches, and mentors
- Small classes with a 5:1 student to staff ratio
- One of only two all-boys, all-boarding schools in the U.S
- A 750-acre gated campus safely tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains
多样化的
Blue Ridge School inspires and encourages boys to think beyond their own backyards, to consider other perspectives, 的想法, 和观点, to be aware of their privileges, 反抗的权利, and show respect for others while also standing up for themselves.
- Students hail from more than 20 countries and 20 states
- Provides a English Language Learner (ELL) program
- Non-denominational Christian practices and values with students of many faiths
价值
Blue Ridge School is competitively priced against other boarding, 私人, 还有走读学校, yet often exceeds on academic and personal growth returns for students.
- Two boarding options – full-time or five-day – offering the same benefits
- A financial aid investment of nearly $5 million provides need-based assistance to many families
- Additional fee-based learning services that are scalable in both need and timing
- Room and board, off-campus trips, and nursing care are included in tuition
机会
Blue Ridge School provides boys with unique opportunities to gain confidence, 独立, and achievement while maintaining a 结构化, 支持, character-based culture with a heart for community.
- Championship athletic teams including football, basketball, lacrosse, and more
- Environmental education with regularly scheduled camping, fishing, hiking, and outdoor activities
- Direct access to exemplary adults and role models
- 100% college acceptance rate
- Produces gentlemen of character, integrity, and boundless capability
BRS was a life changing experience for me at a time when I needed someone to believe in me and encourage me to be more than I thought I could be.”
– Jamie Miller, Senior Director of Enrollment, BRS class of '94
Blue Ridge has exceeded our expectations at every turn. Trips to Charlottesville and DC, mountain biking, lacrosse, music mixing, and active learning. Collin tells us the small classes enable the teacher to work individually with each student."
——唐纳德·格斯特(家长
Compared to other 私人 schools, Blue Ridge was the only one to provide a truly well-rounded, character-building experience. Happy to report that he graduated Blue Ridge School with special memories, 朋友, and experiences and has adjusted wonderfully to college.”
——杰西卡·米勒,家长
A Blue Ridge Success Story
A Day In the Life at Blue Ridge School
World-Renowned Fishburne 学习中心
Blue Ridge School’s world-renowned Fishburne 学习中心, lead by an award-winning Ed.D教员, is fully available to five-day students, as that coursework takes place during the traditional academic week.
BRS独有的特性, the Fishburne 学习中心 is designed to set up individualized learning strategies and programs for boys who may learn differently, have mild learning disabilities, 和/或添加/多动症.
THE BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL MISSION
To help boys achieve their potential through personalized, 结构化, innovative learning practices in a college-preparatory, all-boarding社区.
How the Five-Day Program Works
Offered at a reduced tuition rate, Blue Ridge School’s five-day boarding offers the same immersive learning benefits as seven-day boarding with the ability to return home on the weekends. Five-day students depart campus at 3pm on Fridays and return by 5pm Sunday. Overnights for Saturday academic or athletic events are included at no additional cost.
Download the Five-Day Boarding Program View Book
Our view book contains everything you need to know about Blue Ridge School’s five-day boarding program. It’s a great way to learn more before we get a chance to speak directly.