How to Learn
Structured Learning Environment
Carson Long’s academic atmosphere is structured to prepare young men from grades 6 -12 for any college or vocation  they wish to pursue. Eighty percent of Carson Long graduates attend a 4-year college, and the remaining 20% either attend a two-year college, enlists in the military, or go straight into the world of work.
All cadets leaving Carson Long are well prepared for the future.
Carson Long is appealing to parents and students due to the small classroom sizes and individualized attention. The average class size is 13 cadets and the ratio of teachers to students is 1:9.
In addition to small class size, regular communication with parents help resolve small issues before they become a major problem. Formal progress reports are issued every six weeks and informal reports are emailed every third week.
Required Study Halls
Carson Long’s small class sizes and individualized attention allow students the opportunity to receive help from their own teachers between every class period.
Carson Long faculty are also available in the afternoon as needed to work with students struggling in their classes. Because of the boarding school environment, cadets have access to faculty for additional help during the weekends. This is beneficial for students requiring a more one-on-one approach without distractions.
Cadets with additional difficulties, they can be supported through our partnership with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.
Classroom Technology
All of Carson Long’s classrooms are equipped with SMART Boards, a classroom PC, and Internet connection. As part of annual fees, cadets receive a netbook or laptop to use with the school network. This network allows access to only to academic websites during school hours and has more open access for recreational sites during cadet free times. School network access is restricted when cadets are expected to be asleep in their dorm rooms.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year many of our graduating cadets receive scholarship money to help pay for the college education. The 33 graduates in the class of 2012 earned $1.35 million dollars in scholarships.
2012: Colleges Providing Scholarships-Partial List
- Augustana College
- Averett University
- Drexel University
- Elmira College
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Susquehanna University
- University of California, Irvine
- University of Massachusetts
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Tampa
- Vancouver Island University
- Washington and Lee University