Ranney School

Infobox School
motto = Nil sine magno vita labore dedit mortalibus (Life gave nothing to mortals without great work)
name = Ranney School


established = 1960
type = Private
religion = nonsectarian
head_name = Head of School
head = Dr. Lawrence Sykoff
city = 235 Hope Road
Tinton Falls
state = NJ
zipcode=07724
country = United States| campus = 61 acres
enrollment = 815
faculty = 88
class = 15 students
ratio = 9.1
year = 2008
SAT = 600 critical reading
620 writing
630 math
athletics = 18 Interscholastic Teams
colors = Navy Blue and White
mascot = Panther
conference = Patriot Conference
homepage = [http://www.ranneyschool.org www.RanneySchool.org] |

Ranney School is a coeducational, nonsectarian private day school located in Tinton Falls, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, serving students in beginners through twelfth grade. It was founded in 1960 by educator Russel G. Ranney to help improve students' college board grades. [ [http://www.ranneyschool.com/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=492&purl=sitemap.cfm&pname=Site%20Map A History of Ranney School] , Ranney School. Accessed October 7, 2007.] However, it has evolved into a superior and classical academic institution.

Ranney School maintains multiple academic departments, rigorous courses, experienced teachers, small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and a plethora of activities and sports. The 61 acres are home to an observatory, a greenhouse, a modern Middle and Upper school building, two computer labs, a large dining hall, tennis courts, tracks, two gymnasiums, an indoor 25-meter swimming pool, and fields for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and softball.

The new, state of the art Lower School complex has been completed. The redevelopment of the Athletic Complex has also taken place.

The school is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools [ [http://www.njais.org/listing.html School Search] , New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. Accessed July 29, 2008.] and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Ranney School launched a new web site at the start of the 2008/2009 school year.

Upper School Academics

Ranney keeps course enrollment as small as possible to maintain an intimate learning experience. Classes always have between four and twenty students.

The school offers 22 Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses. Qualified freshmen may enroll in AP Biology. Qualified sophomores may enroll in AP United States History.

Alumni of the classes of the five most recent graduating classes most frequently entered the following eight colleges (listed alphabetically): American University, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, Lehigh University, New York University, Syracuse University, University of Pennsylvania and Yale University.

Upper School Activities & Athletics

Students participate extensively in school clubs, community service, and athletic teams which include, but are not limited to:

*"The Torch", student newspaper
*"Horizons", student yearbook
*"RSVP", student literary magazine
*Mock Trial
*Peer Leadership
*Lower School Internship
*The Digital Photography Club
*Model Congress & Model United Nations
*International Thespian Society
*Public Forum Debate
*Habitat For Humanity
*"ESTA", Environmental Students Taking Action
*Band & Chorus
*Tri-M Music Honor Society
*Quiz Bowl a.k.a. Academic Team

Monthly trips are organized to go to the Monmouth County Ronald McDonald House and Lunch Break, as well as annual trips to the Special Olympics.

Ranney participates in Patriot Conference, which includes The Pennington School, Princeton Day School, Rutgers Preparatory School, Saddle River Day School, and Wardlaw-Hartridge School. The school also competes against other New Jersey and New York City area private schools.

In the summer/fall of 2006, a new rubberized running track (Guidone Track ¼ mi) and turf field (Karagianakis Field) were installed.

In the fall of 2007, new tennis courts (Kelly Tennis Courts) were installed during an outdoor ceremony.

Dress Code and Uniforms

In the Upper School and Middle School, male students are required to wear either khaki or navy blue pants. Oxford shirts, in either blue or in white, must be worn with a tie. Dress shoes and a matching brown or black leather belt must also be worn. Socks need not be of the dress variety, however, it is required the two socks match. Long hair, piercings, and extreme styles are strictly prohibited.

Female students may also wear blue or white dress shirts and khaki or navy blue pants, They are also given the option of wearing navy blue or khaki skirts, however, these skirts may be no more than three inches above the knee. Dress shoes and matching socks are also required for girls. In contrast to the strict length and style regulations that are imposed on the hair of the males, girls can have hair of any length and are allowed to dye their hair a single natural hair color. For example brown and blonde are acceptable; Green, pink and red are strictly prohibited.

The girls in the Middle School Level have different clothing options and acceptable clothing options than the girls in the Lower School Division. In the lower school divisions, the girls wear a peter pan blouse and a jumper. All of the clothing is preferably from Lands End. Girls may also wear polos either white or navy.

Boys in the lower school division have the option of wearing navy or khaki shorts or pants. They may also wear peter pan collared oxfords and/or polos that are either navy or white.

Notable alumni

*Kirsten Dunst (1982-), actress.Fact|date=December 2007 [Wikipedia: Kirsten Dunst]

References

External links

* [http://www.ranneyschool.org/ Official school website]
* [http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=00868892&ID=00868892 Data for Ranney School] , National Center for Education Statistics