THE BENEFITS OF AN
ALL BOYS SCHOOL
Understanding that boys develop and learn differently
It ’s a simple fact that boys and girls grow at a different pace. Boys’ strengths are different from those of girls. While girls generally develop earlier physically and socially, refining their reading and writing skills sooner, boys are more spatial and visual by nature, and they demonstrate a natural affinity for areas like abstract mathematics. They are also hard-wired to learn more easily through action than words.
Employ teaching methods that align with how boys learn best
Each faculty member in an all-boys school has made a conscious choice to teach boys. They enjoy boys’ irreverent humor and draw energy from their natural exuberance. Their passion to teach boys requires a commitment to build relationships, craft a curriculum, and lead a classroom that engages each student in the way he learns best.
Enable boys to discover and fully explore their potential
Without the social pressures of a co-ed environment, students in an all-boys school can explore the full range of their personalities and potential. Eschewing stereotypes, they discover they have many roles to play as a scholar, athlete, artist, musician, and friend.
Cultivate brotherhood and lifelong friendships among boys
Working together in the classroom, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, students are united by a special bond of brotherhood. Many boys’ school graduates say the friendships they developed with their peers and with faculty are among the most important benefits they carry with them from their schools.
Understand and celebrate boys
Schools that make the intentional choice to focus on the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional lives of boys and young men share an appreciation for the intensity and complexity of boyhood. Educators at boys’ schools celebrate and value all that it means to be a boy.
Prioritize building good men
In addition to pursuing high academic achievement, schools for boys share many broad goals: to promote well-being, to develop resilience and empathy, and to see that each student achieves his potential. But none is more important than the essential goal of building good character and, by extension, of helping each boy and young man make responsible choices and live an honorable life.
Thought Leadership
Specialists in Boys Education
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Portrait of a Graduate
Glenwood is a life-changing school with a proud tradition of building great men. By the time our boys leave us, they should:
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Respect and value people from different backgrounds, genders, and opinions.
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Act with humility, display integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of the broader community.
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Be effective communicators who collaborate well with others.
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Be critical thinkers with a growth mindset, who have a lifelong passion for learning.
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Possess a strong moral compass and have the courage to stand firm on matters of principle.
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Be positive leaders who build relationships and understand the importance of serving others.
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Be resilient and display grit in overcoming adversity and failures.
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Balance the demands of work and professional goals against the desire to live a fulfilled life by pursuing personal passions.