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Clairbourn has a beautiful
campus: eleven acres of rolling lawns, a swimming
pool, handball court, and both old and modern facilities
all landscaped, manicured and spread out like a college
campus. The jewel in the crown of this setting is
situated at the center of the property; an old Georgian-style
23 room manor house built in 1915.
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Its eighty-nine year history has transformed it from
a gentleman's mansion with operating orange groves to
the thriving educational business that it is today.
Originally used as the headmaster's residence, it now
serves as a meeting place for the Board of Trustees,
the Clairbourn Families Associates, and the Student
Council.
There is a feeling of
orderliness throughout – everything in its proper
place. The school was strictly for Christian Science
families from its inception in 1926 until the board
of directors voted to open the enrollment to people
of other religions in 1967. Today, while the school
considers students of different religions and ethnic
backgrounds for admission, the staff, faculty, and administration
remain active Christian Scientists.
The curriculum is a strong
academic one with an emphasis on math, science and the
development of higher-level thinking skills, (analysis,
synthesis and evaluation, original observation and thinking)
and academic responsibility. There are specialists in
physical education, music, art, and computer skills.
The music teacher really impressed me; she was very
passionate about her work with the students and answered
all the parents’ questions with enthusiasm and
wit.
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