STUDENT LIFE: OUR CAMPUS

A student, who recently transferred to the Academy’s Upper School from a New York City school, said “I feel like I’m at a boarding school…without having to go away!”

The typical Academy student arrives on campus before 8:00AM in time to eat breakfast with friends before heading off to classes. During lunch and free periods, the student might visit the Library to work on a research project, or attend a student-club movie screening or activity. After a busy day of academics, the arts, physical education and fitness training, the student usually remains on campus after dismissal for a play rehearsal, violin lesson, team practice or game, or to attend a social event.

Not all learning takes place within the confines of the classroom. The Academy is located on a 12-acre college-like campus with outstanding facilities to enhance student life outside the classroom. Our unique college-like campus and outstanding facilities offer students an array of opportunities to explore and grow.

Stanley Library: Available for research 8AM-5PM, group work room, computers with Internet access, 17,500 volumes, videos, DVD, Winter Library Collection, Janet Comtois Stirn Memorial Collection, Stillwell Music Collection.

Haugen Hall Theater: 248 seat theater/auditorium equipped with a state-or-the art sound and lighting system. Used for performing arts rehearsals and performances.

Computer Labs: Alumni Hall and Kearns Hall. Labs are equipped with 40 networked computers, scanners, digital still and video cameras, projectors, laser printers and color inkjet printers. All students are provided with individual login ids, personal storage space on the server and email accounts beginning in grade 4.

Tennis Courts: Three outdoor tennis courts used for practice and games.

Playing Fields: Softball, baseball, soccer and lacrosse fields.

Playgrounds: Two playgrounds with climbing equipment.

Kearns Hall Student Center: Gathering spot for socializing and study.

OJ Buck Gymnasium: Regulation size basketball court, locker rooms and shower facilities and Concession Stand.

Fitness Center: Cybex state-of-the-art equipment for cardiovascular development including Arch Trainers, 500C Cycle, 500R Recumbent Cycle, Trotter Elite Treadmill, and a True Crosstrainer. A Cybex MG 500 Multi-Gym Strength System is used for at least 21 different strength-training exercises. In addition, the Center has leg extension, pressing and fly weight stations.

College Guidance Office: Conference room used for college representative visits and guidance sessions. Full library of college research materials, applications, and videotapes.

The Art Barn and Art Studio: Two areas for artistic explorations into numerous mediums. The Art Barn is the oldest building on campus; it contains a kiln and art garden.

Patrick Commons: Dining hall used for breakfast and lunch. Equipped with rollaway tables that allow the room to be used for school gatherings, dance classes, and other events.