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Boarding School for Dyslexia
At Landmark High School, boarding student develop responsibility, respect, and independence.
From the dining room to the playing fields, from the dorms to the surrounding communities, imagine yourself developing self-advocacy skills surrounded by peers with similar learning differences. Landmark quickly becomes your second home and friendships made here last a lifetime.
Landmark's boarding program is for grades 9-12 in the academic year and 8-12 during the summer.
“The residential program at Landmark is amazing. It's like a big sleepover with all your friends.”
Nathaniel Smith '20
Benefits of Boarding at Landmark?
- No commute!
- Manage time, develop organizational skills, and become an empowered self-advocate.
- Get homework help in the evenings from Landmark teachers.
- Live, play, study, and socialize with a diverse group of peers from around the country and the globe.
- Experience personal growth and become independent, responsible, and confident.
- Engage with the broader community, interact closely with faculty and other students, learn new skills, and become leaders.
- Balance technology with more hands-on pursuits.
Explore and enjoy the riches of our coastal location and the Boston area during weekend trips.
- Have more fun—with friends that become family and something happening all the time.
Houses
There are several single-gender residence halls at Landmark High School, that house between 16 and 35 students. The majority of our dorm rooms are doubles with approximately 30% singles. We have over 100 students who live on campus.
House Parents
A residential advisor, or "house parent," lives in each residence, as well as two other faculty members. Residential advisors act as mediators, mentors, and advocates for students. They interact with students both formally and informally, implementing the residential mission while creating a social, familial atmosphere.
Common Rooms
Each dorm has a common room, furnished with games, a television and oftentimes a gaming system, ping-pong tables, and more, creating an inviting, casual environment for students to gather after school, before or after study hall, and during the weekend. Faculty members on coverage are available to help students with homework and other projects.
Residential Curriculum
At Landmark, students have the added advantage of an explicitly designed, highly effective residential curriculum that fosters independence, confidence, and self-advocacy. The curriculum functions from a Privilege System that rewards students as they grow and improve skills.
The skills outlined below lead students from a more supportive environment to increased independence.
Time Management
Living in a structured, communal setting with designated study hours and extracurricular activities encourages students to prioritize tasks and allocate time efficiently. The consistent routine and academic expectations teach students how to balance their academic commitments with personal responsibilities.
How it's done:
- Clear expectations of where and when to be throughout the school day and into the evening with periodic check-ins
- House parents and teachers on site to provide support and strategies
Organizational Skills
From managing personal spaces to coordinating schedules with peers, students navigate diverse aspects of their academic and personal lives. Landmark's Boarding Program is an ideal backdrop for students to develop and refine organizational skills that will prove invaluable in their future pursuits.
How it's done:
- Designated time to organize room and materials with check-lists and visuals
- Study hall to get work done with teacher support
- Tasks are micro-united to structure for success
Self-Advocacy
Landmark's boarding program encourages students to voice their opinions, make choices, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and become empowered and self-assured individuals.
How it's done:
- House parents coach students on how to advocate effectively and respectfully.
- Adults working in the houses build trusting relationships that allow students to voice concerns.
- A culture that fosters communication
Trust, Responsibility, and Leadership
With a clearly defined curriculum supported by highly trained faculty and house parents, Landmark's residential program is explicitly designed to help students become authentic leaders and be prepared for what's next.
How's it done:
- Clearly outlined expectations that fosters student accountability.
- Explicit opportunities to develop responsibility and build trust.
- Opportunities to lead within the house and with peers.
Daily Schedule for Residents
The daily schedule for residents at Landmark High School is structured to help students balance academics, extracurricular activities, and responsibilities in their houses.
After-School
Activities
Students feel successful when they have positive experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Students often say that before Landmark they didn't have the time in the afternoon to explore personal interests since homework and outside tutoring take up so much time. Landmark makes time for the fun stuff.
We encourage our students to participate in activities and interscholastic sports—and to challenge themselves by exploring new endeavors that ignite creativity, physical fitness, and innovation.
Weekend
Activities
Boarding students have a wide range of activities and outings every weekend. Trips vary depending on the time of year, weather, and other programs on campus. Both day and boarding students are welcome to participate in weekend activities. Here's a sampling of activities:
- Local beaches and seaports
- Night at the movies
- Laser tag
- Bowling
- Rock wall climbing
- Dinner out
- Movies and sporting events in the Student Lounge
- Amusement Parks
- Ice cream
- Boston
- Community service projects
“Coming to Landmark from another country, to say the least, I was very nervous. At first everything seemed new and different. But soon, I started to realize, I'm not surrounded by strangers but friends.
Furthermore, Landmark allowed me to learn the skills to be independent and mature with everyday activities in my life which is essential to survive and thrive in the world out there.”
Ady Tibrewal, Landmark alumnus
“I feel so much more prepared for college and have a lot more confidence in myself.”
Merryl Green, alum
"At first, I was worried about my son living so far away. However, at Landmark he learned a whole other set of life skills being a boarding student. What a relief knowing he is capable of taking care of himself."
Family of a Recent Graduate
"After being a day student for 6 years, I made the decision to begin the residential program for my senior year. Landmark changed my view of school; it taught me about growth, and developing yourself as an individual."
Jack Bram, Alum
“I am better able to focus in the dorm. I have support 24 hours a day, seven days a week if I need any help getting my work done.”
Kyle Stevenson, Alum
Health and Safety
There's nothing more important at Landmark School than the health and safety of our community. We follow guidelines established by the local Boards of Health, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control. All of our faculty and dorm parents are trained in CPR and First Aid and the health center is open during the school day, evenings, and through the weekend with support for students taking daily medication or in need of additional medical attention.
Learn more about Health & Wellness at Landmark High School.
