Student Life
The GS Experience
Soaking up the sun on South Lawn at a community BBQ, playing Four Square or Spike Ball in between classes, cheering Cougars on the court, stage, or even during an impromptu lunchtime jazz concert, you’ll find your home here.
You'll find your home
at George School
As a day or boarding student, you’ll begin your mornings with sticky buns in the dining hall and end them studying in the library, and there will be so much in between. You’ll get to know your teachers as coaches, club sponsors, advisors, and friends.
Enjoy dorm life, take a weekend trip off campus to explore parks, restaurants, or museums in Princeton, Philadelphia, or New York, or walk into Newtown with friends to grab a cup of bubble tea–community connections and student life are at the heart of George School.
A Day in the Life
Campus Clubs & Organizations
Find who shares your interests or try something new! Opportunities are endless.
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George School Jargon
Words that may seem foreign now but will quickly become apart of your daily vocabulary.
ToK
No, it's not a nickname for your favorite social media app... TOK stands for "Theory of Knowledge," a core course in the IB Diploma program that asks "what is knowledge"—encouraging conversation around topics in mathematics, science, history, morality, politics, aesthetics, and religion.
MFW
Meeting for Worship in simple language—in true Quaker fashion. A time for silent reflection in the Meetinghouse is built into students' weekly schedules.
Collection
Twice a week, advisors host 15-minute meetings with their advisees. Often heard colloquially in phrases like, "the juniors won trivia last week in Kim McGlynn's collection," or "I know her, she's in my collection!"
WIN
Pronounced how you would expect, WIN or "What I need" time is just that- time to do whatever you need. This is unstructured time during the school day where students can work with classmates, meet with teachers, spend time in the learning center, have club meetings, or simply relax and socialize.
Moose Points
Bragging rights in a long-standing tradition between George School Cougars and our friendly rivals the Westtown School Moose. These points are awarded to each team that wins a varsity or JV competition throughout the year. The school with the most points wins the Patterson Cup.
Shift
The longstanding tradition of "shift" in the dining hall brings students into the kitchen during breakfast, lunch, or dinner service. Working a minimum of three shifts during their tenure, students learn and practice the daily responsibilities needed to serve our community with dedicated and beloved dining staff.
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Red Square Then and Now: Four Square versus Spikeball
In 1987, the Class of 1937 donated the Plaza between Main Building and Drayton dorm, now referred to as "Red Square."
Clever George School students quickly realized its pattern of 20-foot squares created the perfect setting for Four Square. In most recent times, Four Square has been succeeded by Spikeball.
Whether your allegiance is to either game, Red Square stays as lively as ever with smiles and student activities.
