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Boarding at Landmark

Landmark High School's Residential Life Program emphasizes responsibility, respect, growth, and independence.

From the dining room to the playing fields, from the dorms to the surrounding communities, boarding students are continuously developing positive self-advocacy skills surrounded by peers with similar learning differences. Landmark quickly becomes a second home to our students and their housemates become family. Friendships made here last a lifetime.

Landmark's boarding program is for grades 9-12 in the academic year and 8-12 during the summer.

“The residential program at Landmark is amazing. It's like a big sleepover with all your friends.”

Nathaniel Smith '20

Why Board at Landmark?

  • No commute!
  • Our residential curriculum helps students manage their time, develop organizational skills, and become empowered self-advocates.
  • Landmark teachers staff the houses and offer homework help in the evenings.
  • Residential students live, play, study, and socialize with a diverse group of peers from around the country and the globe.
  • Students who live in dorms experience personal growth as they become more independent, responsible, and confident.
  • After-school activities and weekend trips help students engage with the broader community, interact closely with faculty and other students, learn new skills, and become leaders.
  • Friendships made here last a lifetime.
  • Living on campus is fun—with friends that become family and something happening all the time.

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Woodside dorm

Houses

There are several single-gender residence halls at Landmark High School, that house between 16 and 35 students. The majority of our dorm rooms are doubles with approximately 30% singles. We have over 100 students who live on campus.

house parent

House Parents

A residential advisor, or "house parent," lives in each residence, as well as two other faculty members. Residential advisors act as mediators, mentors, and advocates for students. They interact with students both formally and informally, implementing the residential mission while creating a social, familial atmosphere.

female students in dorm common room

Common Rooms

Each dorm has a common room, furnished with games, a television and oftentimes a gaming system, ping-pong tables, and more, creating an inviting, casual environment for students to gather after school, before or after study hall, and during the weekend. Faculty members on coverage are available to help students with homework and other projects. 

Residential Curriculum

The Residential faculty members follow a curriculum specifically designed for our boarding students to support students as they grow to understand and accept their learning needs. 

Privilege System

Part of the residential curriculum is a structured system that gives students the opportunity to earn privileges as they demonstrate their ability to consistently manage their time, develop organizational skills, and navigate the complexity of their social environment. It's a system that ensures that they are always making progress and becoming more prepared for what's awaiting after Landmark. 

Residential Privilege System >>

Daily Schedule for Residents

The daily schedule for residents at Landmark High School is structured to help students balance academics, extracurricular activities, and responsibilities in their houses.

Daily Schedule for Residents >>


volleyball team huddle

After-School
Activities

Students feel successful when they have positive experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Students often say that before Landmark they didn't have the time in the afternoon to explore personal interests since homework and outside tutoring take up so much time. Landmark makes time for the fun stuff.

We encourage our students to participate in activities and interscholastic sports—and to challenge themselves by exploring new endeavors that ignite creativity, physical fitness, and innovation. 

Weekend
Activities

Boarding students have a wide range of activities and outings every weekend. Trips vary depending on the time of year, weather, and other programs on campus. Both day and boarding students are welcome to participate in weekend activities. Here's a sampling of activities:​

  • Local beaches and seaports
  • Night at the movies
  • Laser tag
  • Bowling
  • Rock wall climbing
  • Dinner out
  • Movies and sporting events in the Student Lounge
  • Amusement Parks
  • Ice cream
  • Boston
  • Community service projects

students on the beach at sunrise

“Coming to Landmark from another country, to say the least, I was very nervous. At first everything seemed new and different. But soon, I started to realize, I'm not surrounded by strangers but friends.

Furthermore, Landmark allowed me to learn the skills to be independent and mature with everyday activities in my life which is essential to survive and thrive in the world out there.”

Ady Tibrewal, Landmark alumnus

Ady Tiberwall

“I feel so much more prepared for college and have a lot more confidence in myself.”

Merryl Green, alum

"At first, I was worried about my son living so far away. However, at Landmark he learned a whole other set of life skills being a boarding student. What a relief knowing he is capable of taking care of himself."

 Family of a 2023 Graduate

"After being a day student for 6 years, I made the decision to begin the residential program for my senior year. Landmark changed my view of school; it taught me about growth, and developing yourself as an individual."

Jack Bram '23

“I am better able to focus in the dorm. I have support 24 hours a day, seven days a week if I need any help getting my work done.”

Kyle Stevenson '22

Health and Safety

There's nothing more important at Landmark School than the health and safety of our community. We follow guidelines established by the local Boards of Health, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control. All of our faculty and dorm parents are trained in CPR and First Aid and the health center is open during the school day, evenings, and through the weekend with support for students taking daily medication or in need of additional medical attention.