Summary: Through its academic program, LA lives its mission to recognize students for who they are and inspire them to take responsibility for who they want to become. That student-centered, individualized approach to teaching and learning is an essential part of an LA education. Lawrence Academy’s faculty teach students how to think, not what to think: they’re focused on helping students develop essential skills that will help them be successful, both in learning and in life in general, not just learn facts. To help each and every student be successful, teachers are constantly assessing students’ interests and needs, and adapting to them, creating exceptional connections in the process. At Lawrence Academy, students are not only asked to learn facts and retain knowledge, they’re also encouraged to do the work of artists, historians, linguists, mathematicians, and scientists. Throughout their time at LA, students study the traditional high school subjects — art, English, foreign language, history, math, and science — and will graduate having picked up important skills and with knowledge of key tenants within each subject. However, under the guidance of faculty, how they learn those skills and tenants is largely up to them. Lawrence Academy teachers get to know their students’ learning styles to understand how to best teach them, and learning is a collaborative process. Within LA’s classrooms, students are often using hands-on, research-based methods to master material. 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: 5:1

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
• Composition
• American Literature

History

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

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Latin
• Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Psychology
• Sociology
• World Issues

Sciences

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

Math

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

Computer Studies

• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

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

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Film and Video
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• Modern Dance
• Jazz Band
• Digital Imaging
• Multimedia
• Illustration

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Personal Finance
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Leadership
• Learning at Sea Programs
• Outdoor Education
• Semester/Year Off-Campus
• Scuba
• Robotics
• Public Speaking
• Student Council
• Science Research

Distinctive or New Programs

Research and Immersive Learning, Winterim Program, Learning Support Program

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
• Film and Video
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• Modern Dance
• Jazz Band
• Digital Imaging
• Multimedia
• Illustration

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