School Profile 2010-2011 Overview

Administration National Affiliations Ryan Plosker, M.S., CAGS, Ed.D. League of Middle Schools Headmaster and Founder National Honor Society Brian Jukins, MSW, LICSW Association for Marketing Students Dean of Students of Schools and Colleges Dale Dick, M.Ed. SAT Mean Scores Math Reading Writing Dean of Guidance New England Academy 528 596 578 Galadriel McPhail, M.A. Dean of Curriculum and Instruction 524 508 504 Patricia Bearnheart, M.Ed., CAGS National 516 501 492 Dean of Education Programming Peggy Buscema, MSW, LICSW ACT Mean Scores Composite Dean of Clinical Services New England Academy 24.3 Accreditation Massachusetts 21.0 Massachusetts Department of National 21.0 Elementary and Secondary Education School Code New England Association of Schools and Colleges 220-129

School the child will be able to find academic, social, and emotional New England Academy is a private college preparatory success. At the heart of New England Academy’s mission day school located in Beverly, Massachusetts. The coastal is to prepare students for college. New England Academy location on the North Shore of allows access for students participate in a college preparatory curriculum students to attend New England Academy from locations in combined with direct college planning through work with greater Boston, New Hampshire, and . The school is a our Dean of Guidance. highly sought after private placement for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum coupled with individual attention School Academic Levels to students. The school is designed to address high academic New England Academy is designed for students in grades abilities as well as the social and emotional challenges that seven through twelve. Academic classes are based on a students experience. Students are accepted for enrollment two-tier system in which students can enroll in college based on highly selective admissions criteria. New England preparatory and/or honors level courses in the core curriculum Academy is accredited by the Massachusetts Department areas. In addition, students have the opportunity to take of Elementary and Secondary Education and the New Advanced Placement courses through Virtual High School. England Association of Schools and Colleges. Each student meets one-on-one with his/her counselor to discuss areas of academic strength and weakness as well as Mission Statement areas of interest. Through this academic analysis, students The mission of New England Academy is to provide students are able to carefully select their courses and map out their with a challenging academic curriculum in a supportive overall high school plan in preparation for college. Students environment in which each student’s academic talents, social, at New England Academy are held to rigorous graduation and emotional skills are developed in preparation for college requirements in preparation for college. and life. All students must have four years of English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Foreign Language, Physical Education, and Philosophy extra-curricular activities. Each year long course earns one The philosophy of New England Academy is that many credit toward graduation. A typical A-F grading system is children have the cognitive and academic ability to be employed with the minimum passing grade of D. Grade academically successful, however, due to the child’s social point average is calculated on a four point scale with an A and/or emotional struggles, students are unable to access earning four points, B three points, C two points, and D one their academic skills and talents. New England Academy point. All grades, including transfer credits, are incorporated believes that when students are presented with a rigorous in a student’s grade point average without specific weights academic curriculum coupled with school based counseling, for honors or advanced placement courses. Curriculum

English Language Arts Mathematics The New England Academy English Language Arts The New England Academy Mathematics curriculum is curriculum is a dual program of writing and literary designed to give middle school students a foundation in analysis. The writing component applies the “Write Traits” number sense, algebra, geometry, and problem solving and “Write Source” series to teach the elements and process to apply to more advanced levels of math. High school of writing across the curriculum. Students focus on using a students take advantage of course offerings including process writing approach to compose open response and long Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus compositions applying the six traits of effective writing: Idea and Statistics. The structured problem solving approach Development, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence encourages the students to think through the steps of Fluency, and Conventions. In addition, students complete problem solving and demonstrate their mastery of concepts various forms of writing including research writing, academic through discussion and writing. Hands-on activities and writing, creative writing and personal writing. Students and student-led lessons are incorporated during class to help teachers evaluate writing, based on rubrics, to identify areas students develop essential analytical skills. of strength and need for improvement for each paper. Upper level students use the text, Write for College, which applies the Science “Write Traits” to prepare students for the rigors of writing at The New England Academy Middle School Science the college level. curriculum is an integrated program designed around The literary component at New England Academy teaching the overarching concepts in biology, earth science, combines high interest contemporary literature and classic physics and chemistry. This broad base engages students’ literature. A variety of authors and genres gives students a curiosity and develops overall science literacy to apply in comprehensive experience with texts and high level literary more in-depth classes at the high school level. analysis. Readings include selections from the McDougal Freshman and sophomore students at New England Littell Language and Literature Series including American Academy are immersed in a two year Biology sequence. Literature, World Literature and British Literature, as well The courses include the cornerstones of Biology and as Focused Anthologies from Nextext featuring Mythology, extended studies in Issues and Decision Making, American Literature, World Literature and selected novels. Biotechnology, and Forensics. This two year study will English course options include Introduction to prepare students at New England Academy to take the Literature, American Literature, World Literature, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Exam in the and British Literature. area of Biology. Upper level students have course offerings including Earth Science, Physics, and Chemistry. Social Studies Foreign Language The Social Studies curriculum at New England Academy empowers students to learn about the past and how New England Academy offers Spanish or French as a core history connects to today. The World History curriculum content class for all students. In Level I Language Classes, focuses on cultural studies, key concepts, and themes that students are exposed to foreign language through a world prepare our students to be global citizens. The two year cultures approach. These classes introduce foreign cultures in-depth History curriculum spans our through people, language, and history. Upper level students country’s history from the beginning up through the 21st take four years of a Foreign Language to develop literacy Century and includes geography, economics, citizenship and fluency that further prepares them to become global and America’s history makers. This two year sequence citizens. The Foreign Language curriculum culminates with prepares students for the Massachusetts Comprehensive a community service project, school wide event, and/or a Assessment Exam in United States History. Upper level trip where students apply the language they have learned. students can take advantage of course offerings such as Economics, Government, Modern America, or Civics.

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Electives College Preparation As part of the course work at New England Academy At the heart of New England Academy’s mission is to students participate in daily electives. Electives are offered prepare students for college. Students and families receive so that students have the opportunity to take a variety support and assistance to complete every step of the college of courses to stretch interests, provide new experiences process from exploration to admission. Junior and senior or pursue a passion. Students are offered electives such as: level students meet one-on-one with the Dean of Guidance Art, Drama, Newspaper, Photography, Music, Media and participate in a College Planning course which enables Analysis, Health, Fitness, Ethics, and Virtual High them to explore their interest areas and future areas of study. School on-line electives. In the second semester of the senior year, the students participate in workshops that prepare them for college life. Extra-Curricular Activities In addition to college exploration in the classroom setting, Each week students at New England Academy participate New England Academy has a partnership with Endicott in extra-curricular activities. These include such things as College, a private coeducational college located in Beverly, Experiential Learning, Community and Global Service, Massachusetts, allowing high school seniors to take courses Cross Country Running, Art, Drama, Music, Chess Club, at Endicott for college credit. Furthermore, as part of the Foreign Language Club, Physical Fitness, Sports Teams, year round school experience, New England Academy students Online Courses, International Neuroscience Brain Bee benefit from monthly visits from college representatives and National Honor Society. Students also participate in providing information about their college and programs the yearly Academic Bowl Competition. of study, as well as tours of colleges throughout the area.

Class of 2010 College Acceptances

Boston College Dean College Northern Essex Community Southern N.H. University College Boston University Emmanuel College Suffolk University North Shore Community Brandeis University Emerson College University of Mass/Boston College Bunker Hill Community Endicott College UMass Lowell Quinnipiac University College Fairfield University University of New Hampshire Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Champlain College Hofstra University University of Rochester Institute of Clark University Lesley University Technology Wheaton College Colby Sawyer LaSell College Roger Williams University Wheelock College College of the Holy Cross Middlesex Community College Salem State College Wentworth Institute of Connecticut College Technology Northeastern University Salve Regina University Daniel Webster Worcester Polytechnic Institute St. Anselm College

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