Swain at a Glance

OUR VISION

"We nurture the collective joy of learning and individual spirit within each child" - D. Esther Swain, Founder (1929)

THE SCHOOL

• Preschool (three year olds) through eighth grade
• A coeducational, non-denominational college-preparatory school
• 300 students
• A student/teacher ratio of 7:1
• Located on 20 picturesque acres in suburban Allentown, Pennsylvania

CLASS SIZE

• Average class size is 14

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

Swain’s program of academics is a challenging, interdisciplinary approach to learning. These subjects are taught at all grade levels:

 

Language Arts	Spanish	Character Education
Social Studies	Visual Arts	Technology
Math	Music	Library
Science	Theatre Arts

 

Subjects such as writing, Engineering and Design, public speaking, and Wellness are added to the curriculum as the students progress through the grades.

In addition, all students participate in our character education programs – a variety of character-building programs and events such as Virtue of the Month, community service projects, Town Meetings and the Buddy Program, that teach ethical values and develop each student’s sense of self.

FACILITIES

• 20 acres of land dedicated to student exploration, development and learning
• Classrooms designed using research-based developmental concepts
• Imaginate Center, a flexible learning space that encourages students to design, experiment, build, and invent for active, hands-on engagement across different curricular disciplines
• McCann Center, a regulation-size gym and performing arts venue
• Barbara Schuster Memorial Learning Garden, a student-designed environmental classroom and rain garden
• Ella Kovats-Bernat Amphitheater, an outdoor space for classes, entire grades, or our larger community to gather and watch performances, hear speakers, or simply reflect
• Werner Field, one of multiple athletic fields utilized for Swain sports and developmental programs within the community

HOURS

• Preschool options:
  • Monday - Friday (5-day) 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday - Friday (5-day) 8 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
  • Tuesday - Thursday (3-day) 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday - Thursday (3-day) 8 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
• Prekindergarten options:
  • Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
  • Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
• Kindergarten – Eighth Grade: The school day runs from 8 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
• Extended Care Program: 7:30–8 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.

TEAM SPORTS AT SWAIN

FALL	WINTER	SPRING
Archery	Boys Basketball	Boys Lacrosse
Cross Country	Cross Training	CrossFit
Field Hockey	Dance	Dance
Soccer	Girls Basketball	Girls Lacrosse
	Ski Club

 

ACCREDITATION 

• The Swain School is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
• Professional membership is held with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)