All-Girls’ Education

survey conducted by the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools shows that for parents whose daughters attend girls’ schools, satisfaction exceeds expectations. The single-sex environment supports risk taking, encourages academic achievement, and fosters self-confidence. Of the 300 parents surveyed by the Coalition, 98 percent felt they and their daughters had made the right choice.

Says Trudy Hall, Head of School at Emma Willard, “We see unfettered glee, authentic humor, honesty in personal expression, all out in the open. We see experimentation, expression, and exploration, sometimes delicately displayed, sometimes not, but always original. We are privileged to hear and see the development of a girl’s true voice.”

 

 

As part of an ongoing commitment to the physical and emotional health and well-being of our girls, Emma Willard has a health course required of all students. Over a semester, we cover topics such as personal health and nutrition, body image and the media, stress management, depression, human sexuality, and drug and alcohol abuse.