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Byfield, Massachusetts, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
The Governor's Academy combines centuries of tradition with a commitment to innovation. Our stimulating and challenging learning environment includes study in English, mathematics, history, science, foreign languages, and the arts. The afternoon program offers opportunities in athletics, community service, drama, dance, and the outdoors. Situated on 450 acres 33 miles north of Boston and four miles from the Atlantic Ocean, The Governor's Academy is proud of its state of the art facilities.
1 Elm StreetByfield, Massachusetts, USA 01922 (978) 465-1763
Director of Admissions: Michael Kinnealey Admissions Phone:(978) 499-3120Fax:978-462-1278 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thegovernorsacademy.org
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Summary: Our academic programs are rigorous and relevant; students actively participate in the learning process and are well prepared for college and the lives they will lead after they graduate. The average class size is 11 students. Governor's offers honors, advanced, and Advanced Placement classes, as well as independent study. Foreign languages include Chinese, French, German, Latin, and Spanish.
Department Director: Elaine White
Average Class Size: 11
Full Time Teachers: 88
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 72.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 28
Notable Achievements: 19 Boston Globe writing awards in 2018, AP Photography National Gold Medal Winner, Essex County Math League Champions 2013 and 2014
Summary: The Governor's Academy is a warm and caring community. Students and faculty members get to know each other well in our classrooms, on the fields, in the dining hall, and in the dorms. They develop a deep sense of trust and respect for each other and forge lifelong friendships. In this safe and accepting environment, students are willing to try new things, often discovering hidden talents along the way. At Governor's students find they can truly be themselves.
Department Director: Jed Wartman
Number of Dorms: 9
Average Students Per Dorm: 23
No. of Girls Dorms: 4
No. of Boys Dorms: 5
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Dress Code: Other
Summary: Students learn to live on their own, make new best friends, juggle academic and social lives and manage their time. They lead healthy and happy lives by eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep. Together, students share meals in the dining hall, perform in school plays, write for the school paper, captain team sports, and serve in student government.To foster community, Governor's allows day students to stay with boarding students in the dorms on Friday and Saturday nights. Day students often reciprocate by inviting boarders to their homes for a weekend visit, a home-cooked meal, or a load (or two) of laundry.
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Summary: ARTS - With wide-ranging opportunities and inspiring faculty members who are accomplished artists in their own right, our students produce high-level work in the visual and performing arts. Their talent has been noticed for two years running. The Governor's Academy has won more awards in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards competition than any other private secondary school. ATHLETICS - With more than 20 sports at levels from championship winning varsity teams to thirds for students trying a sport for the first time, there's something for everyone at Governor's. We're proud of our strong record in the Independent School League, and prouder still of the lifelong lessons our athletes learn about sportsmanship and teamwork. Many of our athletes go on to play on nationally ranked teams in the NCAA Division I, II, and II. As top college athletes and team captains, they're often the ones making the headlines and shaping the team ethos on and off the field.
Arts Department Director: Belle Struck
Athletics Department Director: Claudia Barcomb
Notable Achievements: 60 Boston Globe art award recognitions, 3 time ISL Softball Champions, National Gold Medal Creative Writing & Visual Art
Summary: The college counseling process begins when a student arrives, as each is assigned to a college counselor. For one's junior year the school hosts a College Day program for students and their parents. Governor's maintains an extensive resource center with college catalogs, viewbooks, DVDs, and other important information. We understand the selection process may be somewhat stressful, so we encourage our students to plan ahead, take advantage of the services we offer, and have confidence in their decisions.
Department Director: Joe Bobrowskas
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
For me, the Academy was a place where nurturing teachers challenged me to grow. By giving me the confidence to expect more from myself, the Academy taught me some of the most valuable life lessons.
-Peter Quimby, Class of 1985,
I learned how to study, how to ask questions, and how to have passionate discussions. I established the core beliefs of the individual I am today.
-Margo (Doyle) Dhaliwal, Class of 1990,
Department Director: David Alonzi