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| Main Building Kent Place School was founded in 1894 on the former summer estate of New York State Chancellor James Kent. Our Tudor-style Main Building was constructed as a school in 1913. Today it houses the Upper School as well as a number of administrative offices, including the Admission Office and the Office of the Head of School. Most mornings, Upper Schoolers can be found gathering on the main staircase for their Morning Meeting. |
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| Main Building Stairways Bright, comfortable window seats at each landing in the Main Building provide the perfect setting for quiet reading or conversation. They are also favorite meeting spots for groups of girls throughout the course of the day. Artwork by KPS girls graces the walls, both here and throughout all of our buildings. |
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| Mabie House Mabie House's front portico and lawn play host to dances, student luncheons and dinners, alumnae gatherings, and other special celebrations at Kent Place. The Mabie House Commons Room is a frequent site of class and club meetings and evening events. This building also houses the music room, the Offices of Alumnae Relations and Development, and faculty and staff residences. Mabie House was built in 1931. |
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| Upper School Class Lounge Class lounges, a longstanding tradition in the Upper School, offer a haven from the hectic pace of the day and build a sense of community among class members. Girls gather here at the beginning and end of the day, during free periods, and for class meetings. Their own decorations and a class mascot add a sense of fun and personality. |
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| Upper School History Classroom In Upper School classes, the work is rigorous, but the learning process is spirited and collaborative. Desks are typically arranged in circles rather than in rows, which promotes participation by every student. Since each incoming ninth-grader at Kent Place is equipped with a laptop of her own, technology can be integrated seamlessly for instruction, research, and notetaking. |
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| Memory Garden The Memory Garden, a collection of benches surrounded by flowering plants and trees, comes alive with activity during warm-weather months. Teachers occasionally move their classes here for discussion, singing groups perform here, and students gather on the benches for lunch, quiet study, or small group work. These benches are given in memory of KPS alumnae or as class gifts to the school. |
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| Kent Place Gallery The Kent Place Gallery, located in our Arts Center, is open to the public and hosts a number of exhibitions by professional artists each year. These guest artists typically meet with students and teachers to discuss the work on display. Student exhibitions also take place throughout the year, giving girls the valuable experience of presenting their work before a larger audience. |
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| Athletic Fields With multiple playing fields and a wealth of open green space, our campus easily accommodates Middle and Upper School team practices and games. Other athletic facilities include five tennis courts and a fieldhouse, which is equipped with a gymnasium and weight room. Our teams compete in the Colonial Hills Conference, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, and the Union County Interscholastic Athletic Conference. |
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| Middle School Math Classroom Middle School math classes help students to learn independently, take risks confidently, and communicate effectively. Lessons are student-centered, with teachers facilitating learning by presenting challenging problems and modeling strategies for solving them successfully. In math class, as in all classes, mobile laptop carts enable teachers to enrich lessons through the use of technology. |
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| Outdoor Pathways Students feel at home here. Our campus offers wide open spaces and towering trees and blends a sense of history with growth and change. |
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| Dining Hall The Kent Place Dining Hall is one of the liveliest spots on campus. At lunchtime, students have a choice of hot entrees, deli sandwiches, soups, and a salad bar. But their favorite part is getting dessert from the frozen yogurt machine! Girls also can grab a snack during break times throughout the day. Middle and Upper Schoolers often use the dining hall for fundraisers, charity drives, and sports team meetings. |
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| Hyde and Watson Theater The 260-seat theater in the Arts Center hosts a number of performances throughout the year, including drama productions, concerts, and dance recitals. Each day, drama students can be found having class here or running through their lines for an upcoming production. |
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| Middle and Upper School Library Middle and Upper School girls share a state-of-the-art library that features an online catalogue, research databases, and an outstanding collection of fiction, non-fiction, and periodicals. A bright and open study space makes this a popular destination during free periods. |
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| Primary School Science Classroom The Primary School science room is designed to spark girls' budding curiosity about the world around them. A coral reef tank, lizards and fish, and birdfeeders help to bring nature into the classroom. Hands-on projects, such as recreating the "food web" that connects different sea animals, help girls to see science in action. |
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| Primary School Playgrounds At recess time, primary schoolers flock to the playgrounds, which feature games, a jungle gym, swingsets, slides, and plenty of open space for imaginative play. The Primary School has three age-appropriate playgrounds. |
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| Log Cabin Girls love using the log cabin next to Primary School as the backdrop for many imaginary adventures, or simply as a hiding place during hide-and-go-seek. |
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