Beaver MEDIA KIT Fact Sheet p. 2 Background p. 5 Faculty & Staff p. 6 Press Coverage p. 10 Presentations p. 13 Notable Alumni p. 14 College List p. 15 Beaver Country Day School Media Contact 791 Hammond Street Meredith Frazier Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
[email protected] Phone: 617-738-2700 617-738-2745 www.bcdschool.org 1 Beaver FACT SHEET Founded 130 1920 50%53% 50% Grades Middle School Students 6 - 12 Students from public Students from independent & charter schools & parochial schools Local Communities 338 (in and around Boston) 70 25% 25% 24% Languages Upper School 20 Students Students of color Faculty of color Financial aid OVERVIEW Beaver Country Day School is a NEASC- accredited school for grades six through 12 located three miles west of Boston in Brookline, Mass. Through its multidimensional approach to teaching, Beaver stands at the forefront of education and empowers students to succeed in today’s constantly-changing world. Innovative partnerships, challenging academics and a technology- driven educational environment make Beaver a leader in independent, college- preparatory education. Beaver students come from more than 70 communities in and around Boston and speak 20 different languages at home. MISSION Beaver offers an academically challenging curriculum in an environment that promotes balance in students’ lives. Deeply committed to individual student success, teachers inspire students to: • Reason and engage deeply with complex ideas and issues; • Be intellectually curious, open-minded and fair; • Identify and build upon their strengths; • Develop leadership and teamwork skills; • Act effectively within a genuinely diverse cultural and social framework; • Serve both school and society with integrity, respect and compassion.