The Out-of-Door Academy at a Glance

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks energetic and inquisitive students with high personal standards who will benefit from our rigourous academic program and will contribute to the vitality of our diverse community. Central to our philosophy, The Out-of-Door Academy recognizes the invaluable benefits of a diverse student body and welcomes students of any race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

The Out-of-Door Academy's admission procedures and criteria vary according to the ages of the students and the programs to which they are applying, but the general process is designed to identify the following characteristics:

• Intellectual curiosity
• Self-motivation and discipline
• Capacity for diligent and sustained work
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the school community
• Unique talents and qualities
• Strength of character of the individual

The application process for admission is both detailed and thorough. The Out-of-Door Academy talks extensively to parents and students, and evaluates past and current academic, extracurricular, and athletic achievements, as well as citizenship and service to the current school and community. Each part of the candidate's application plays an equal role in the decision-making process.

Academic standards are important; The Out-of-Door Academy considers standardized test results in context with other evidence of a candidate's academic talents and achievements. Out-of-Door seeks students with a wide range of interests and a desire to explore the wide variety of academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities The Out-of-Door Academy has to offer.