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The Beekman School
Address
Map
220 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Manhattan

U.S.
Coordinates40°45′19″N 73°58′12″W / 40.755287°N 73.970041°W / 40.755287; -73.970041
Information
Established1925
HeadmasterGeorge Higgins
Faculty10
Grades9-12
Enrollment75
Color(s)Blue/White
Websitehttp://www.beekmanschool.org/

The Beekman School (originally The Tutoring School of New York) is a private high school in New York City.[1] It was founded in 1925 by George Matthew.[2] It primarily serves grades 9-12 .[3]

History

Founded in 1925, and incorporated in 1927, The Tutoring School of New York offers high school diploma requirements to students one-on-one. Located in a Manhattan townhouse, teachers are hired based on specific student needs.

In 1990, the school changed its name to The Beekman School, with The Tutoring School becoming a program within The Beekman School. The Beekman program features classes with an average 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio, a rolling admissions policy, as well as flexible scheduling and course options.[4][unreliable source?]

The Tutoring School

The Tutoring School offers one-on-one classes or classes of no more than 3 students; classes that are personalized in terms of pacing, scheduling, or curriculum; and tutoring for specific needs. Tutoring School sessions occur at the school, off-site, or online with video-conferencing software. The Tutoring School has also worked with many other schools throughout the country to complete specific curricula for students who are not able to complete coursework at their home school.[citation needed]

Academics

The Beekman School is a college preparatory program. Course curricula is designed to meet or exceed the requirements set by the New York State Board of Regents and prepare students for colleges and universities worldwide. All students must write a research paper during the fourth quarter in their English class.

International Students

The Beekman School accepts international students and for the 2012 school year had four Chinese students who roomed with local families.[5]

The Beekman School Merit Award

Created in 2013, The Beekman School Merit Award is an award of 50% tuition remission for new 9th or 10th graders who remain at the school in good standing.[6]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ "Great Schools".
  2. ^ "Zoom Info".
  3. ^ "Private School Review".
  4. ^ "NYC Private Schools Blog".
  5. ^ "Seeking College Edge, Chinese Pupils Arrive in New York Earlier".
  6. ^ "Abacus Mom".

List of high schools in New York City#Manhattan

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