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Bethel, Maine, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Gould’s curriculum, faculty, sports, activities, and residential program all focus on recognizing each student as a human being at an important developmental time in his or her life. Gould meets students where they are and helps them prepare for college and become the best version of themselves.
P.O. Box 860, 39 Church StreetBethel, Maine, USA 04217 (207) 824-7700
Director of Admissions: Chris Sparks Admissions Phone:(207) 824-7777Fax:207-824-7782 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gouldacademy.org
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Summary: Gould students test new ideas, answer essential questions, and challenge assumptions - they leave their comfort zones and discover new fields of knowledge. They are led into the unknown and compelled to risk, where they discover hidden talents and new interests.
Department Director: Brad Clarke
Average Class Size: 11
Full Time Teachers: 44
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Trimester
Saturday Classes: Some
Number of AP Courses Offered: 10
Summary: The typical day at Gould is organized to provide students the opportunity to do their best work in the classrooms, studios, and on the playing field. The day provides opportunity for a balance of classroom work, independent schoolwork, physical activity, and artistic involvement, as well as time to participate in activities, time to gather as a community, and free time to socialize.
Department Director: Rob Manning
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 60
No. of Girls Dorms: 1
No. of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: Gould is a close-knit community alive with constant learning - not only about academic subjects, but about each other and the world. Within this community of individuals, students share enduring friendships and celebrate t e milestones in each other's lives.
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Summary: Inspiration runs deep at Gould, and we’re ready to help you develop your artistic talents. Students may choose from over 10 diverse Visual Arts electives ranging from painting and ceramics to blacksmithing and digital photography.The Owen Art Gallery provides quality exhibit space for our aspiring artists and established alumni artists to share their work with the greater community.For students who want to pursue their artistic endeavors beyond Gould, dedicated faculty members and College Counseling will guide them through the portfolio development process.Students who have discovered their artistic passions at Gould have gone on to schools including the Rhode Island School of Design and Savannah College of Art and Design.From mountain biking to basketball to lacrosse and skateboarding, to equestrian and ski patrol, we offer a very diverse selection of competitive sports so that each student may discover or continue to develop his or her passion.We believe that learning through experience is not only valuable for our students, but an essential part of their journey while here, which is why we require all of our students to participate in a sport or activity each trimester.
Arts Department Director: Kipp Greene
Athletics Department Director: Tara Whiton
Summary: Gould's method of preparing students for college is intended to pair each graduate with a college that best fits his or her individual talents and goals. College counselors offer knowledge and guidance to students and parents to help make the right college match.
Department Director: Brooke Libby
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Margaret Joy Tibbets (Class of 1937) US Ambassador to Norway
Park Bom (Class of 2001) Korean Pop Star
Jarrod Crockett (Class of 1995) Maine State Representative
Robin McKinley (Class of 1970) Newbery Award-Winning Author
Matt Carter (Class of 1979) President, Sprint Enterprise Solutions. Former President of Boost Mobile. Twice featured on the 100 Most Powerful Executives in Cooperate America list by "Black Enterprise" Magazine.
Brian Blake (Class of 1973) Former CEO of Prada, Gucci, and Burberry
Arn Chorn-Pond (Class of 1985) Cambodian refugee, founder of Cambodian Living Arts, and subject of the Emmy-nominated documentary The Flute Player.
Troy Murphy (Class of 2010) US Ski Team - Freestyle
Sasha Rearick (Class of 1995) US Ski Team - Head Men's Alpine Coach
Elizabeth McClellan (Class of 1969) Founder of Partners for World Health
Summary: Gould Academy offers a variety of summer programming designed to help students hone their skills, discover new passions, and get ahead for the coming year, as well as a three-day design thinking workshop for adults who want to become more effective and more efficient innovators. Field Guide: Professional Workshop - A Design Thinking ExperienceWhether you’re a leader in business, educator, or civic leader, skilled design thinkers will guide you to be a better and more efficient innovator. You’ll leave with a creative confidence that you can apply to challenges anywhere, and a network of fellow practitioners.Trampoline CampTrampoline Dryland Camps at Gould Academy will give you plenty of time in air to practice your tricks, and plenty of time on the ground to better your fitness and explore the nearby mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.Open to girls and boys ages 8 through 16. Veterinary Science CampGould Academy’s Farm and Forest Program partners with teaching veterinarians from the Bethel Animal Hospital and Kind Animal Care of Norway, Maine to offer a high-energy, challenging, educational experience with a strong focus on hands-on learning.Open to girls and boys ages 12 through 16. STEAM Ahead for Girls!At Gould Academy’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design and Math) camp, girls will blend science, technology, engineering, and art for a week of building, making and doing! Studio sessions may include LEDs and textiles graphic design, digital photography, engineering and physical fabrication.Open to girls ages 10 through 15.3-Week English Studies ProgramThe Gould Academy Summer English Studies Preparatory Programs offers international high school students the opportunity to full immure themselves in English language and American culture. The program offers academic and co-curricular activities that will improve English proficiency by creating an environment in which students communicate using English throughout the day.
Department Director: Elissa Quinatoa
Summary: