Maplebrook School

Maplebrook School is a small boarding school in Amenia, New York, that serves adolescents and young adults with learning differences.History and GoalsMaplebrook School was founded in 1945 by Serena Merck, Marjorie Finger and Sunny Barlow. These women were pursuing a vision of superior education for youngsters who learn differently and endeavored to create a disciplined environment where academic achievement is valued. Maplebrook's goal is to create a community which values the individual, nourishes trust and confidence, promotes respect and understanding,encourages participation and helps build character.ProgramsMaplebrook offers educational programs both for high school students and for post-secondary studies. There are two post-secondary programs: the C.A.P.S Program - Center for the Advancement of Post Secondary Studies; and the T.L.C. Program - Transitional Living Center.Campus and facilitiesMaplebrook is situated in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains approximately 90mi north of New York City. The school consists of twenty-nine buildings in addition to tennis courts, a swimming pool and athletic fields spread throughout the campus.Academic facilitiesThe academic complex contains seventeen classrooms, including a science laboratory, a home and consumer economics classroom, and two computer resource centers. The computer resource centers are fully equipped with new computers, printers, CD-ROM players, and computer projection for large group instruction. The facilities also include a bookstore, horticulture lab, woodworking shop and a library containing more than 7,000 volumes. In addition, there are several tutoring rooms, and offices for psychologist, speech and language therapist, chaplain, nurse, and other administrative personnel in addition to a student center, mail room, and a school store.