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THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY Byfield, MA
THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York City, NY
The oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States. College preparatory, coed, grades 9-12, boarding and day. From our first headmaster in 1763 who encouraged students to study aloud rather than insisting on the traditional silence in the classroom, we’ve embraced change to remain relevant. Because this isn’t just about the next four years. It’s about the promise of what can happen after that. We’ve always wanted more for our students. Citizen leaders Accountability, responsibility, and cooperation form an unwritten curriculum at Governor’s that has produced generations of leaders. Our earliest graduates shaped a young nation. Today graduates continue to lead as CEOs, policymakers, engineers, entrepreneurs, physicians, teachers, scientists, and more. An environmental focus What does innovation mean at Governor’s? Fish radio frequency tags, for starters. Our Massachusetts location four miles from the Atlantic Ocean is a testing ground for environmental stewardship and research. A 5:1 student-faculty ratio based classes. The academic program includes honors, advanced, and AP classes in all departments, as well as research partnerships with Harvard and MIT, demanding standards in writing and critical analysis, internships, and five languages to study. Creativity Outstanding facilities and an excellent faculty support a wide range of arts opportunities, from innovative freshman courses to advanced study in art and architecture, film and photography, ceramics, music, drama, technical theater and dance. Strength Governor’s athletic teams are known for their championship titles. Our facilities rival those at small colleges, and we’re home to some of the best athletes in Massachusetts, many of whom go on to nationally ranked college teams. A global view Governor’s invaluable global outlook inspires exchange and study abroad programs, course offerings and class activities. Motivated students from 23 states and 19 countries—two thirds boarders and one third day—form a unique synthesis of cultures in a small town setting. Helping young people discover who they are and who they could be is what we’re all about at Governor’s. Always has been. Always will be. Always Governor’s. Arrange a visit: 978/465-1763 or admissions@govsacademy.org 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922 thegovernorsacademy.org Our faculty members are interesting, passionate people, including editors of award-winning journals, National Science Foundation grant recipients, nationally recognized artists, an Olympic rower, and a best-selling author. All are dedicated to bringing out the best in teenagers. Intellect We challenge each student to ponder, process, and shape the discourse in small, discussion-
The IDEAL School of Manhattan, a co-ed, independent, inclusion school for grades K-12, is New York City’s only inclusion school. Inclusion is the full acceptance of all students – gifted children, typically developing students, and those with learning differences – in order to create a sense of belonging within our community and to empower
students to effect change and lead in theworld. IDEAL celebrates the social, emotional, and academic growth that comes from learning in a community that mirrors the mosaic of diversity within New York City. Unique from all other independent schools, IDEAL values the dissimilarity that comes not only froma variety of socio-economic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, but also embraces the opportunities that arise from bringing learners together with an array of profiles, talents, and interests.
In Lower School, general educators and learning specialists co- teach small classes, ensuring exciting and differentiated lessons, providing flexible groupings, and nurturing students to have fun while expressing themselves with confidence and clarity in our arts- infused, interdisciplinary curriculum. We reinforce foundational skills while allowing more advanced students to grow at their pace. Students compare perspectives and dive into our age-appropriate diversity curriculum through town meetings and assemblies. In IDEAL’s Middle School, students gain confidence, take healthy risks,anddevelopacademicskillsthroughacoreprogramthatchallenges and inspires each learner. Middle schoolers begin and end their days in advisory groups where they organize, prioritize, and work together on executive functioning skills. The core academic program includes foundational to advanced classes and the faculty includes both learning specialists and general educators where appropriate. Students choose arts electives and engage in STEAM with opportunities to compete in rigorous sports programs and participate in the arts outside of the classroom. During community time, students discuss issues and events, fostering responsibility to their community. A Civil Rights Journey during eighth grade serves as a capstone to our diversity curriculum, inspiring leadership as students visit historical sites. The IDEAL High School gives students an opportunity to map a personalized academic program and goals with an advisor while participating in athletics and the arts. The curriculum becomes more individualized with a range of foundational and advanced courses. High school students participate in IDEAL’s three-year signature RISE Program, in which they study the challenges and opportunities of groups inNewYork City and pursue an internship and research project. At IDEAL, we make a difference. We value and celebrate every student in our community for their talents, diversity , and attributes. Together, children develop empathy and self-advocacy skills and grow in kindness and confidence, creative problem solving, and
leadership in our global world. 314 W. 91st Street, NYC, 10024 (212) 769-1699 theidealschool.org
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