Boarding Basics
What is life really like as a boarding student at Garrison Forest School? Check out our Boarding Basics guide!
About Boarding at GFS
Though innovative, our excellent Boarding program is far from new. For over 100 years, we have offered young women the opportunity to live and learn here and prepared them for an exciting future.
Being a part of our safe, supportive boarding program is one of the best ways to prepare for the transition to college or take your next step with confidence and a developed sense of independence and responsibility. You’ll be supported by on-campus Residential Life faculty and a wide network of peers who become lifelong friends.
By The Numbers
Boarding Program offered
for Grades 8-12
4
Dorms
24
faculty residences
110 acre
campus
Flexible/Short-Term Boarding
Students can choose to live on campus while participating in the Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) program, athletics, student leadership activities, and artistic endeavors. Some families also choose a short-term stay for their daughter due to obligations that take them out of town for extended periods. This is a great opportunity to try on living in the dorms--either as part of your GFS experience or to prepare for college.
8th Grade Boarding
8th Grade boarding students are housed together in the same dorm to provide the very best experience. They will find extra support and resources to ease the transition into a boarding environment. Getting an early start in boarding offers students unparalleled opportunities to develop emotionally, become more independent, and focus on their academic development as they form strong friendships and connections.
Questions about flexible/short-term boarding or 8th Grade boarding? Contact Rachel Ayers Waller at rachelwaller@gfs.org.
