Carlbrook School

Carlbrook School was a private, coeducational, college preparatory boarding school located on 200 acres (0.81 km2) in Halifax, Virginia. It was non-sectarian and covered grades 9 through 12.[1] As of 2014, it reported enrollment of 80 students.[2] The school closed permanently in December 2015.

Carlbrook School
Location
Halifax
,
Virginia

United States
Information
TypeCo-ed, Private, Boarding
Established2002
CEEB code472108
Academic DeanChris Soto, Ed.D.
Faculty56 (80% post-baccalaureate)
Grades9-12, PG
Enrollment80
Average class size8 students
Student to teacher ratio6:1
Campus200 acres (0.81 km2)
Color(s)Gold, Navy Blue
AthleticsIntramural
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
AdmissionRolling (year-round)
Websitecarlbrook.org

History

Carlbrook opened in early 2002 with eight students.[3] By June 2003, it had grown to 89 students. All new students were required to complete a wilderness therapy program before enrolling.[3][4] In 2003, a school official explained that wilderness programs help prepare students for success in the school program and function as a "filter", meaning that students who successfully complete these programs are more likely to succeed at Carlbrook.[4]

Admissions

Admission to Carlbrook was selective, focusing on students of high aptitude and potential who had struggled academically or socially in previous educational environments.[5] Carlbrook was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[6] and the Virginia Council for Private Education,[7] and was a member of the Secondary School Admission Test Board,[8] the Small Boarding Schools Association,[9] and the Educational Records Bureau.[10]

Academics

The school followed a quarter-based academic calendar and awarded high school diplomas in accordance with Virginia Department of Education guidelines.[11] There were multiple Advanced Placement courses and several advanced and dual-enrollment offerings;[12] in addition to the school's academic requirements, graduating students were required to demonstrate leadership and character through extracurricular involvement and/or community service. Carlbrook reported that over the school's first decade its graduates were accepted to over 500 colleges and universities.[13]

Closure

The school closed in December 2015 after giving notice a few days before end of the fall semester.[14] The announcement attributed closure was due to declining enrollments.[15]

References
  1. "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Carlbrook School". Nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  2. "About Carlbrook School". Carlbrook School. Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2014-09-22. (archived)
  3. Bozak, Steve (February 2002), "Schools and Program Visits: Carlbrook School", Woodbury Reports (Issue 90)
  4. Eberle, Loi (October 27, 2003), "Visit Reports: The Carlbrook School", Woodbury Reports
  5. "Carlbrook School - How To Apply". Carlbrook School. Archived from the original on 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2011-01-31.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) (archived)
  6. "Institution Summary". AdvancED. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  7. http://www.vcpe.org/
  8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2010-05-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. "SBSA | Find a School or Consultant". Smallboardingschools.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2010-05-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. "Standard Diploma: Minimum Course & Credit Requirements". Virginia Department of Education. February 5, 2002. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  12. "Curriculum". Carlbrook School. Archived from the original on 2010-11-06. Retrieved 2011-01-31.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) (archived)
  13. "College Acceptances". Carlbrook School. Archived from the original on 2010-11-06. Retrieved 2011-01-31.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) (archived)
  14. Valerie Bragg (December 11, 2015). "Carlbrook School Permanently Closes; Gives Students and Staff Short Notice". Wset.com.
  15. Email sent to alumni on December 10, 2015: "We regret to inform you all that due to continued declining enrollments, Carlbrook School will be closing this week after almost 14 years of work with students and their families."

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