24/5 - The Best of Both Worlds
Rectory’s 5-Day Boarding Program offers the perfect balance for families who want the full benefits of a boarding school experience—with the comfort of reconnecting at home each weekend. Designed for students who thrive in structure, independence, and community, our 5-day program blends academic rigor, social growth, and personal responsibility within a supportive environment that feels like home away from home.
During the week, 5-day boarders enjoy all the exceptional advantages of Rectory’s residential life: robust academics, vibrant electives and arts programs, and dynamic athletic offerings—all supported by caring adults who know each child deeply. Our on-site tutoring and structured study halls help students stay organized and confident, while standardized tech-time and lights-out routines ensure healthy habits and restful nights. Parents often tell us that these routines bring a sense of peace to family life—no more late-night homework battles or screen-time negotiations.
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Rectory’s dedicated teachers and residential faculty are available well beyond the school day, offering extra help, mentorship, and meaningful connection. Students learn how to manage time, balance responsibilities, and build independence in a safe and nurturing setting. Collaboration is encouraged, whether during evening study hall, on the athletic field, or while working on group projects in the dorm common rooms.
Our comprehensive health and wellness program, led by professional staff, supports both body and mind. Balanced meals in the George Groom Dining Hall, outdoor activity in our expansive rural campus, and daily routines that prioritize sleep and balance all contribute to a well-rounded lifestyle.
The 5-day boarding experience also provides the invaluable gift of community diversity. Students from across the country and around the world live and learn together, sharing traditions, stories, and perspectives that broaden worldviews. Along the way, they gain social confidence, cultural awareness, and lifelong friendships.
Even practical details become opportunities for growth—our dress code teaches students how to “dress for success” and develop personal style with confidence. By Friday afternoon, 5-day boarders return home enriched by a week of learning, laughter, and independence—ready to share their experiences with family and friends before returning to campus on Sunday evening.
Rectory’s 5-Day Boarding Program truly offers the best of both worlds—a structured, engaging environment during the week and quality family time on the weekends. It’s an experience that builds confidence, resilience, and readiness for high school and beyond.