Agnes Irwin School is an all-girls',
non-sectarian, day school for students in grades PreK-12.
The School
has been a leader in girls' education since 1869, when it was
founded by Miss Agnes Irwin of Philadelphia
. Agnes Irwin was
the great-great-granddaughter of
Benjamin Franklin; she later became the
first dean of
Radcliffe College.
The campus
moved to Wynnewood, Pennsylvania in 1933, and then moved to its
present location in Rosemont
in 1961.
Location
Rosemont, PA, West of Philadelphia and two miles (3 km) from
Exit 13 on Rte. 476 (
the Blue Route).
The campus
borders Villanova
University
and is just minutes from Bryn Mawr
College
.
Campus
Eighteen acres in a suburban setting including a self-contained
Lower School with its own gym, dining room, library, and arts,
science and music rooms. The Middle School, Upper School, Arts and
Science Center, Libraries and Gym/Fitness Center are interconnected
buildings. The campus also includes five tennis courts, three
playing fields, three playgrounds and an outdoor dining area.
Enrollment
- PreK-12: 680
- Lower School (PreK-Grade 4): 220
- Middle School (Grades 5-8): 219
- Upper School (Grades 9-12): 241
- Average class size: 12-16
Diversity
Students of color represent 19% of the student body. More than
fifty girls have parents for whom English is a second language. The
School is not religiously associated, and all faiths are honored
and respected.A Multicultural Board has been formed to promote
diversity in the school. It is made up of elected members and they
discuss methods they can use to discuss racial conflicts in school
and society.
Academics
Agnes Irwin offers a rigorous
liberal
arts program. Upper School requirements include English (4
years), History, Math, Science and Language (3 years), Arts (1
year), Community Service and Physical Education. Academic profile
for the Class of 2006 includes: SATs: Verbal-655, Writing-671,
Math-661; 28% honored by the
National Merit Scholarship
Program; 61% taking 5 or more
AP’s and honored by the AP
Scholars Program; 50% enrolled in AP math and/or science; 21% were
recruited for college athletics.
Administration
Anne Weeks - Director of Upper School
Lynne Myavec - Director of Middle School
Donna Lindner - Director of Lower School
Kim Beamon - Director of Student Support Services
Anna May Charrington - Director of Communications
A. James Jones - Director of Technology
Sally Keidel - Director of Admission and Financial Aid
Deanna W. Mayer - Dean of Students
Kevin McCullough - Director of Finance and Facilities
Connie McEvoy - Director of College Counseling
Meredyth D. Patterson - Director of Student Activities
Kathy Shortelle - Director of Athletics
Margaret Welsh - Director of Development
Tuition
- Pre-K $17,850
- Kindergarten $19,490
- Grades 1-4 $20,200
- Grades 5-8 $23,060
- Grades 9-12 $25,710
Additional costs include uniforms, textbooks, and lunch
(optional).
Scholarships
Over $1.5 million in
scholarships is
distributed annually to 17% of the girls in K-12 who demonstrate
financial need. Approximately 50% is dedicated to Upper School
girls, 30% to Middle, and 20% to Lower. The average award is
$12,000.
Transportation
Twenty school districts provide free bus transportation to Agnes
Irwin.
In
addition, the school is located within a mile of the Villanova
stations for the SEPTA Regional Rail R5 and
the Norristown
High Speed Line.
Extracurricular
Thirteen varsity sports including basketball, crew, cross-country,
field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, squash, swimming,
tennis, track, and volleyball. Performing arts include dance, drill
team, choral and instrumental groups and dramatic and musical
productions. Visual Arts include studio art, ceramics, photography
and media arts. There is an active Community Service program and an
incredible amount of clubs.
Accreditation and Associations
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Pennsylvania
Association of Independent Schools, National Coalition of Girls’
Schools,
Cum Laude Society,
Multicultural Resource Center, National Association of Independent
Schools.
Notable Alumnae
Summer Session at Agnes Irwin
Summer Session is a
summer camp run by
the Agnes Irwin School between June 15 and July 31, 2009 for boys
and girls between the ages of 4 and 18. This camp offers both
academic courses for credit and other various classes such as
art and
sports. Kids can
enroll for a full day, which is from 9 to 5:30, or they can enroll
in each class individually. There is also an optional lunch
program. Each class is taught by professional artists, instructors,
or teachers.
References
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