Carson Long Military Academy
2014 School Profile
ABOUT CARSON LONG
School History: Founded in 1836, Carson Long Military
Academy is the nation’s oldest private boarding school to
provide military leadership training. Carson Long enrolls
boys in grades 6-12 for full boarding, five-day boarding,
and day school programs. Approximately 20 percent
of the student population is international, making for
a uniquely cross-cultural campus. Carson Long is a
federally tax exempt nonprofit organization, EIN
23-1352359, and an accredited member of the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools. Carson Long
is also a member of the Association of Military Colleges
and Schools of the United States, the Pennsylvania and
National Associations of Independent Schools, and The
Association of Boarding Schools.
Mission: Carson Long’s mission is to inspire young men to
strive for academic excellence, build strong character, and
reach their highest potential as future responsible citizens
and ethical leaders in a global community.
Since 1836—How to Learn.
How to Labor. How to Live.
PEAKS OF EXCELLENCE
What sets Carson Long Military Academy apart from similar private, independent military boarding schools?
 Our award-winning JROTC program. Our JROTC
program is a “unit of distinction,” having maintained
the highest levels of excellence for almost the entirety
of its existence.
 Our 21st-century skills-based curriculum, including
the 1:1 iPad program established for the 2013-2014
school year.
 Our safe, nurturing environment: our historic
60-acre campus located less than an hour’s drive
from the state capital.
 Our supportive faculty and staff, 85 percent of
whom live on campus and 47 percent have earned
master’s degrees or higher.
 Our proven success in helping students succeed
academically, athletically, socially, and behaviorally.
 Our provision of real-world opportunities for
students to realize their full potential and develop
lifelong leadership skills.
 Our “Serve-to-Lead” Program with its emphasis
on community service, service learning, and servant
leadership.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
President & CEO:
Mr. David Pearson
Vice President, Finance & Administration
LTC Mark Morgan
Business Manager
Mr. Tim Bassett
Senior Army Instructor
LTC Samuel Butler
Academic Dean
CPT Dennis Birtch
Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations
Ms. Jairee Counterman
Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
CPT Michael Pray
Commandant
LTC Mark Sommerville
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES & SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS
Carson Long graduates earn generous college scholarship
offers, and most are accepted by their first-choice school.
The 25 members of the Class of 2014 were offered a total
of $996,000 in scholarships and were accepted at these
colleges and universities:
Albany College of Pharmacy, Assumption College, Aureus University School of Medicine, Bloomsburg
University, Bridgewater College, Cal State Fullerton,
Caldwell University, Coastal Carolina University, College
of Charleston, Dakota State University, East Stroudsburg,
University, Florida Tech, Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, Johnson Neumann University, Kent State
University, Kings College, Kutztown University, Lebanon
Valley College, Lock Haven University, Lycoming College,
Manhattan College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy &
Health Sciences, Miami-Dade College, New York City
College of Technology, Nichols College, Norwich
University, Orange County Community College, The
Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Regent’s
American College, Robert Morris University, Rochester
Institute of Technology, Rocky Mountain College, Rowan
University, Schenectady County Community College,
Seminole State College, Shippensburg University, St.
John’s University, St. Leo’s University, Suffolk University
Boston, SUNY-Adirondack, SUNY-Oswego, Truman
State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore,
University of New Haven, University of Tampa, Valley
Forge Military College, Virginia Tech, Wagner College,
West Virginia University, and Worcester State University.
Carson Long Military Academy | www.carsonlong.org
200 North Carlisle Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
PH: 717.582.2121 FX: 717.582.7287 EM: clcontact@carsonlong.org
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Carson Long Military Academy
School Profile
CARSON LONG’S ARMY VALUES
Carson Long Military Academy bases its character education
and leadership development on the seven army values, with an
eighth—leadership itself—as the overarching value. Each
month during the school year, staff and cadets have the
opportunity to nominate a Cadet of the Month who epitomizes
that month’s value. These are Carson Long’s cherished values:
GRADING PROCEDURE & ACADEMIC POLICIES
(1) Loyalty (2) Duty (3) Respect (4) Selfless Service (5) Honor
(6) Integrity (7) Personal Courage (8) Leadership
The academic school year will be divided into two semesters of
two marking periods each. Each marking period will result in
a formal grade recorded on the report card as well as a progress
report grade at the halfway point. Semester grades will be
recorded on the academic transcript and will be part of the
official academic record reported to colleges and universities.
WHAT ARE PARENTS SAYING ABOUT CARSON LONG?
Grades
Yvette Keefer, Mother of Dillon Keefer ‘18
It was a hard decision to send my son away to school and know
that I was no longer able to have control over his grades and
making sure he got his work done. When his first marking period
report card came to us, we knew without a doubt that this was
the right decision. His ability to take responsibility and manage
his schoolwork better is a blessing. When we talk on the phone,
he can't stop informing us of all the accomplishments he's done,
whether it be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in the
many clubs he's become involved in. We are so very proud of
the young man he is becoming due to his time at CLMA.
John & Barbara McGeoghean,
Parents of John McGeoghean III ‘14 and Devon McGeoghean ‘16
We believe in your vision for the future of the school, wish
to acknowledge the debt owed to the faculty and staff in
supporting the education of our children, and hope to serve as
an inspiration to others who are considering supporting the very
real needs of the school.
Ann Oden
Mother of CDT Lawrence Oden ‘14
It is extremely heartening to hear all the accolades you and your
colleagues showered on our son, CDT Oden, to qualify him for
the Student of the Month nomination! I am so thankful to you
and your colleagues at CLMA for mentoring and coaching our
son to bring out the best potential in him. I will recommend
CLMA to any parent who wants an excellent platform for their
boys to step up to the plate academically, physically, mentally,
and morally.
Lisa White,
Mother of CDT Hunter White ‘15
Sincerest appreciation and gratitude to each and every one of
you for your support and efforts; believing in Hunter and not
giving up on him, pushing him to achieve his full potential, and
turning my boy into a man! I know we are not done yet, but
we have made great strides!
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Grades at Carson Long are reported on a 100-point numeric
scale. Academic credit is conferred for grades of 65 or higher.
Grades are divided as follows:
100-97: 4.0
96-93: 4.0
92-90: 3.7
89-87: 3.3
86-83: 3.0
82-80: 2.7
79-77: 2.3
76-73: 2.0
72-70: 1.7
69-67: 1.3
66-65: 1.0
64 and below: (fails to meet
minimum course requirement)
WD - Withdrawn; INC - Incomplete; P - Pass; F - Fail
Weighting and Class Rank
Carson Long weights all honors and AP courses by a factor of
1.1. Academic awards and academic honor roll designations by
semester appear on the transcript. Carson Long does not rank
its students.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Carson Long, a cadet must have
earned a minimum of 18.5 credits and, in the process, have
fulfilled the departmental requirements stated below.
Department Credit Requirements
1. English: 4 credits (Including American Literature). All
students will take the appropriate English course for their grade
every year of attendance.
2. Social Studies: 3 credits (Including U.S. History).
3. Science: 3 credits (Including two laboratory sciences).
4. Math: 3 credits (Including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2).
5. Foreign Language: 2 credits (In the same language). This
requirement may be waived by the Academic Dean for
international students at his discretion.
6. Art: 2 credits (Fine and/or Performing).
7. JROTC:1 credit for each year enrolled.
8. Health: 2 credits in high school health
9. Physical Education: required to participate in athletics as part
of the academic schedule to meet physical requirements.
*General Credits – All additional credit requirements needed
for graduation may be taken as general credits. Extra classes in
any of the core subjects will be counted in as general electives
when determining grade level and eligibility for graduation.
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