Bement School
Overview
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Bement is a co-ed, non-profit school, grades K-9, of 224 students with a carefully selected boarding population of 56 (grades 3-9) nestled in the heart of one of New England’s most renowned historic villages. Bement seeks to attract a diverse student body, paying close attention to the intellectual, artistic, athletic, and personal strengths of candidates. We seek students who will contribute to our learning community not only through academic curiosity and work ethic, but also through generosity of spirit, kindness, and compassion. In keeping with the mission of the School, the Admission Office at Bement is committed to working closely with each individual applicant and family to determine whether or not the student will be well-served by our program. Bement's warm and caring community places equal emphasis on each student's academic, artistic, and athletic development. The academic curriculum is rigorous and designed to support students. Small classes and individual attention are hallmarks of a Bement education. Our celebrated fine arts department encourages creative expression through the study of music, art, and drama, while the school's varied athletic program reflects our dedication to the health and well-being of every child. This year our students come from twelve U.S. states and twenty foreign countries. Living together in small groups with close faculty supervision, our boarders receive a great deal of personal attention and thrive in their home away from home. Bement houses its 56 boarding students in new, state-of-the-art dormitories. Bement's junior boarders, ages 9 through 15, hail from all over the world and live in new, state-of-the-art dorms and restored period homes with dorm parents committed to each student's well-being and growth. Our rich, secondary school preparatory curriculum motivates and challenges students with thematically coordinated courses, a celebrated fine arts program, and diverse athletic offerings. The student/teacher ratio is 6:1 and class size averages 12 students. A three-week mini-term gives the entire school community an opportunity to study in-depth a common theme. Topics have included Dominican Republic, food, diversity, the environment, medieval times, space, and the ocean. All students engage in a varied community service program. Recent graduates of Bement have matriculated at top secondary schools such as Deerfield Academy, Phillips Exeter, St. Paul's, Choate Rosemary Hall, NMH, St. George's, and Taft.
Academics
Summary: Co-ed Bement in historic Deerfield is recognized worldwide for the quality of care our students receive in a warm, nurturing, multi-national community. Our rich, secondary school preparatory curriculum motivates and challenges students with thematically coordinated courses, a celebrated fine arts program, and diverse athletic offerings. The student/teacher ratio is 6:1 and class size averages 12 students. A three-week mini-term gives the entire school community an opportunity to study in-depth a common theme. Topics have included Dominican Republic, food, diversity, the environment, medieval times, space, and the ocean. All students engage in a varied community service program. 9th grade students participate in an exchange program, traveling to Arizona to visit students at Imago Dei School each fall and welcoming those students to our campus in the spring. Recent graduates of our boarding program have matriculated at following secondary schools: Deerfield, Phillips Exeter, St. Paul's, Choate Rosemary Hall, NMH, St. George's, Taft, Miss Porter's, Williston, Loomis Chaffee, Blair, Westminster, Suffield, Mercersburg, and Proctor.
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 34
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- European History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Sciences
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Music History
- Orchestra
Performing / Visual Arts
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Studio Art
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 10
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Our weekdays in the dorm are busy and full. Each day begins with the entire boarding community gathering for breakfast in the dining hall. Then, it’s off to a full day of classes, followed by sports practices or games. After an hour of downtime in the dorm, it’s time for dinner and study hall. Evenings in the dorm are a time to call, email, or Skype home, make a snack, get homework help from a dorm parent, and prepare for the next day. On weekends, we take full advantage of all that our beautiful campus, the Pioneer Valley, and New England have to offer. Weekends are full of a variety of activities. Some of these are trips to other places, like visits to local fairs and festivals, malls, movie theaters, and museums like Mass MoCA and the Norman Rockwell Museum. We also enjoy excursions to local hotspots like Northampton and Shelburne Falls, and special, longer trips to Boston and New York City. Other activities are closer to home, like swimming at our head of school’s house, competitive rounds of bingo in our dining hall, bike rides on Old Main Street, hikes up the nearby Pocumtuck Ridge, sports games, and craft workshops on campus. Each weekend, we strive to strike a balance between time to relax and study, time spent in small, dorm-based groups, and time as a full boarding community.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
Other Facilities
We use Deerfield Academy's athletic facilities.
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Math Club
- Student Government
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Students in all grades will participate in daily fine arts and athletics. Athletic team participation begins in grade 5.
Arts Department Director: Casey Ahern
Athletics Department Director: Alex Bartlett
Arts
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Studio Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Dance
- Hiking
- Nordic Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Tennis
Graduates
Summary: Our Director of Secondary School Placement works with our 9th graders and their families in group and individual consultations to guide them through each step of the school selection and application process. We greet 30 to 40 secondary school admission representatives on campus who come to meet with our 9th grade students and hold information sessions.
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
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Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 42
Total Day: 149
Total Enrollment: 191
Boys: 95
Girls: 96
Boarding Grades Offered: 3-9
Day Grades Offered: K-9
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $64,800
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $27,800
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 47%
Average Awarded: $
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $9,230,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Kimberly Loughlin
Admissions Phone: 413 774 4209
Fax: 413 774 7863
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bement.org
Nearby Schools
- Deerfield Academy - 0mi / 0 km
- Eaglebrook School - 1mi / 1 km
- Stoneleigh-Burnham School - 5mi / 7 km
- Northfield Mount Hermon School - 10mi / 17 km
- The Williston Northampton School - 20mi / 32 km
