Summary: At Lawrence Academy, the academic program challenges students to take ownership of their learning and develop the confidence to persevere in the face of challenging problems. Our students develop skills and gain knowledge with the understanding that their intelligence is not fixed. We expect students to become persistent problem-solvers by gaining an understanding of content and thinking creatively about what they examine. We ask students to discover what inspires them and to exploit those interests on behalf of others. Our students and their teachers live and learn together in an environment characterized by what John Dewey called a both/and paradigm in which students are expected to think things together rather than apart. The faculty at Lawrence Academy design curriculum and implement pedagogy with the intent of helping students mature into confident, self-aware, problem solvers who experience education as a means for realizing their individual potential as responsible citizens with the capacity to positively impact others and the environment.

Department Director Peter Hess

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 13

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 82

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 65%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Center
• Learning Differences Support
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Subject Tutoring
• Technology Center
• Writing Center
• ADD/ADHD Support

English

• Creative Writing
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

• European History
• Honors
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Latin
• Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Psychology
• Sociology

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Animal Behavior
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geology
• Marine Biology
• Oceanography
• Ornithology
• Physical Science
• Physics

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Computer Studies

• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Individual Instructions
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• Modern Dance

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

The Independent Immersion Program Winterim Program As Well As The Skills-based Integrated Ninth Grade Program And Combined Studies Course Are Unique Programs Avaiable At La.

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 9

Average Students Per Dorm: 25

Number of Girls Dorms: 6

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Microwave; TV in Common Room

Facilities

• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Pool
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Tennis Courts; Turf Field; Ice Rink; Softball Field; Soccer Field(s); Dance Studio; Weight Room; Fitness Room; Athletic Training Suite; Nashoba Valley Ski Area (skiing); Groton Country Club (golf)

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Community Service
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• Food Council
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Honor Council
• International Club
• Jewish Student Organization
• Literary Magazine
• Newspaper
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• SADD
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club
• Young Democrats
• Young Republicans

Summary: We are passionate about the arts at Lawrence Academy. Wherever you turn, you will find a welcoming, inclusive, and fertile environment to foster your curiosity and creativity. Whether you pursue a broad exploration of several artistic disciplines, or an in-depth study of one, emphasis is placed on both the creative skills you need to express yourself, and the technical skills needed to communicate your vision effectively. Athletics are also highly valued at Lawrence Academy. We believe that athletics help students understand the rewards that come with hard work and play, as well as the importance of working with teammates to find both group and individual success.

Arts Department Director: Dina Mordeno

Athletics Department Director: Kevin Potter

Notable Achievements: NEPSAC Girls' Volleyball Champions NEPSAC Boys' Hockey Champions NEPSAC Football Champions

Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• Modern Dance

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Crew
• Cross Country Running
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Climbing
• Lacrosse
• Mountain Biking
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Aerobics
• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Dance
• Golf
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Education
• Snowboarding
• Track and Field
• Weight Lifting

Summary: The College Counseling Office’s approach to college counseling adheres well to the school’s student-centered philosophy. Our experienced team of college counselors works to help each student identify colleges that fit his or her individual academic, extracurricular and personal needs.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile