Life at Cardigan is active, interesting, fulfilling, healthy, and fun. Cardigan Mountain School offers a close-knit community that prepares middle school boys—in mind, body, and spirit—for responsible and meaningful lives in a global society.
“Student life” looks and feels different for every student at every school, but at Cardigan there is a certain magic that happens when an aspiring group of boys from all over the world, with high expectations of character and purpose, come together and share a common experience: our students call it brotherhood. Whether it is building habits to keep a tidy living space, helping out in our local community, or practicing servant leadership through a campus job, student life is all about learning to be independent, resilient, helpful, and respectful citizens.
Daily Schedule
What does a typical day in the life of a Cardigan Mountain School student look like? See for yourself with our Monday through Saturday schedule!
7:15 a.m. - Breakfast
We put the unity in community. Everybody starts the day off right with an all-school breakfast.
7:55 a.m. - Classes Begin
Get ready for a mental workout. You never know what your teachers will have up their sleeves.
10:05 a.m. - Morning Break
Snack time! It definitely helps fuel the brain for the classes that go until lunchtime.
12:40 p.m. - Lunch
Students have rotating table assignments to help them get to know adults and other students in the community.
1:30 p.m. - Advisory
Asking questions and getting feedback, guidance, and extra help is easy when time for that stuff is built into the daily schedule.
1:45 p.m. - Study Hall
A chance to catch up on your assignments before afternoon athletics begin.
2:30 p.m. - Afternoon Snack
Fuel up with a delicious and healthy snack.
3:00 p.m. - Athletics or Thursday Clubs
There is a team for everyone, no matter which season we're in. Go Cougars!
5:00 p.m. - Free Time
Play outdoors with your Cardigan brothers, meet friends in the Haven, catch up on some reading... it's your time to choose!
6:15 p.m. - Dinner
Meals are a time to practice courtesy and good manners. After all, social skills are life skills.
7:30 p.m. - Study Hall
Homework: It’s a fact of life. This time is set aside to make sure you get it done.
9:30 p.m. - Lights Out
(10:00 for Ninth Graders)
Look at all you accomplished in one day! Hey, you’re starting to get the hang of time management and a balanced lifestyle!
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