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BELONG. REACH. ACHIEVE.
THE MISSION OF THAYER ACADEMY IS TO INSPIRE A DIVERSE
COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS TO MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AESTHETIC,
AND PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE SO THAT EACH MAY RISE TO HONORABLE
ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD.Thayer
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THAYER ACADEMY 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184 | 781.664.2221 | [email protected] | www.thayer.org FOLLOW US ONLINE visit www.thayer.org
Since 1877, Thayer Academy has opened its doors to young people from varied communities, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic circumstances. Inspired by a mission that holds students at the heart of all that we do, the Academy has become a learning community where opportunities are abundant and relationships lasting.
Even a quick reading of this viewbook will unearth a program rich in opportunities for student growth. First and foremost is a challenging and inspiring academic program that provides the values and skills that will serve our students well for the rest of their lives.
Thayer's programs also encourage participation in the arts, athletics, and community service - endeavors that offer rich occasions for the exploration of interests and passions and for a deeper appreciation of the talents and, in some cases, the needs of others.
The underlying strength of our community, however, is found in the relationships that are formed here. Our parents partner with the school to create a warm environment where their critical role is valued and where the worth of each student is affirmed. Our teachers care deeply for their students, and that personal investment is returned many times over by a student body that is grounded, respectful, and ambitious. Perhaps most important, Thayer's students help shape a community where students feel support from one another and where many life-long relationships are formed.
In sum, Thayer Academy offers a balanced array of opportunities and relationships that focus on the moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical advancements of our students. I trust you will find the material that follows informative, and I hope you will consider becoming a member of this community.
TED KOSKORES '70, P '10,'13
THAYER ACADEMY HEADMASTER
DEAR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS & PARENTS...
THAYER ACADEMY
BELONG.THE THAYER EXPERIENCEOUR COMMUNITY / BEING PART OF SOMETHING BIG
REACH.THE THAYER COURSE OF STUDYACADEMICS, ARTS, ATHLETICS / TRYING SOMETHING NEW
ACHIEVE.THAYER IN THE COMMUNITY & WORLDSERVICE & IMPACT / ENGAGING THE WORLD AROUND YOU
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34THAYER ACADEMY CURRICULUM GUIDE
ABOUT THAYER
46THE PROCESSSTARTING THE JOURNEY / PRELIMINARY APPLICATION
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
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STUDENT BODY:• 695 total students (grades 6-12)
• 485 Upper School; 210 Middle School
• Represents 70 surrounding communities
• 13% students of color
• 33% of students receive financial aid
FACULTY:• 110 Faculty members
• 18 Faculty members have over 25 years
of experience teaching at Thayer
• 70% with at least a master's degree
• Student-Faculty Ratio is 6:1
ACADEMIC PROGRAM:• 146 courses / 74 electives / 13 AP courses• Myriad of Arts, Athletics, Activities• 4 Foreign Languages• 11 Learning Through Travel Opportunities• Hale Learning Center
• Benelli Writing Center
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Since 1877, Thayer Academy has inspired more than 7,000
students by providing a rigorous, supportive, co-educational learning
environment that is adaptable to change, yet uncompromising in its
mission. Today, high quality academic programs, strong faculty mentors,
first-rate facilities, and enduring values of community encourage
student innovation, excellence, and growth. Thayer creates excellence
by combining an exceptional, balanced program in academics, arts,
athletics, and activities delivered by remarkably well-rounded, caring
faculty members who can bring out the best in each of their students.
OVERVIEW OF
THAYERACADEMY
FOR THE FULL DETAILS:SEE THE COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF COURSES, RESOURCES,
AND FACULTY/STAFF STARTING ON PAGE 35
THE THAYER EXPERIENCEOUR COMMUNITY / BEING PART OF SOMETHING BIG
BELONG.
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"As parents we feel Thayer has helped Noah become very focused and confident. Since starting the declamation process in the 6th grade, he has been challenged in many areas. There are no guarantees in life, but Noah’s attending Thayer is as close to a guarantee as possible that he will become very successful in the future." NOAH'S PARENTS
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THAYER ACADEMY CLASS OF 2015
has been at Thayer since the sixth grade,
and fondly remembers the welcoming
and supportive community of students
and teachers.
Whether retelling a literary piece that he performed at last spring's
Declamation Finals - a popular Middle School-wide event where
students recite a passage from literature in front of their classmates - or
serving as Student Ambassador last year, Noah - like all our students -
has been encouraged to be involved in all aspects of student life. In this
way, students discover how they belong and what they can offer the
Thayer community.
CLASS OF 2015 FRESHMAN NOAH TURNER
Although the workload has been more challenging than my
previous school, Thayer has made my transition a lot easier
because I am in a community full of people willing to help me.
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"As parents we feel Thayer has helped Noah become very focused and confident. Since starting the declamation process in the 6th grade, he has been challenged in many areas. There are no guarantees in life, but Noah’s attending Thayer is as close to a guarantee as possible that he will become very successful in the future." NOAH'S PARENTS
CURRENT YEAR:: 9TH (entered 6th grade)
HOMETOWN: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: HONOR ROLL, DECLAMATION FINALIST
ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENTS: CROSS COUNTRY, BASKETBALL, TRACK & FIELD
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 8TH GRADE STUDENT AMBASSADOR, 8TH GRADE CLASS VIDEO, ADMISSION TOUR GUIDE
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CAMP THAYERSOUTH SHORE'S BEST SUMMER CAMP OPENS TO THE COMMUNITY (JUN - AUG).
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HALE LEARNING CENTER STUDY SKILLSA FOUR-DAY STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
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“Thayer is filled with students who want to be your friend, and teachers who believe in you and want to see you excel in every aspect of school life. Overall, it’s a wonderful community and I am proud to be a student here.” - Harry Bacon ‘12
The Thayer experience begins with students being
appreciated as individuals,
and for the gifts each of them
brings to the Academy.
They are encouraged, nurtured,
and developed by teachers,
advisors, coaches and peers.
Our strong community is
a result of our students'
involvement in a broad range
of activities - sports, academic
clubs, musicals, community
service groups, and more.
WORKING TOGETHER, Thayer students and
teachers create a learning community which is rigorous, balanced
and supportive. The faculty at Thayer is a team of highly educated
and highly motivated individuals, multi-faceted and united in a
common purpose to inspire high ideals, character, and intellectual
rigor in their students. In turn, Thayer students strive to achieve
their personal best in all their involvements, and develop close
and lasting relationships with adults and students of character.
TO SEE THE COMPLETE THAYER CALENDAR:
www.thayer.org/calendar
Who'll be alongside of youin the classrooms, on stage, or on the fields?
Thayer’s student body is diverse, accomplished, and inclusive. We look for young men and women of character, strong work ethic, participation, and leadership potential.
Our incoming students are actively involved as musicians, talented athletes, valedictorians, poets, youth coaches, and community service volunteers. Thayer provides access to a wealth of growth opportunities which allows students to further their talents and grow as individuals.
All ninth graders
travel to Camp Bournedale
in Plymouth for a three-
day bonding experience
before the start of school
where they participate in
group activities, learn each
others' stories, and begin
friendships that often last
for many decades.
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CAMP BOURNEDALE9TH GRADERS GATHER IN PLYMOUTH TO GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER & ENGAGE IN WORKSHOPS AND TEAM BUILDING.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONSVARIOUS ORIENTATION SESSIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS (AND PARENTS).
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“I found a diverse group of friends with the values and interests I have. They were more focused on their academics and sports than anyone I had ever met.” - Devin Cahill '07
70THE NUMBER
OF TOWNS &
CITIES WHERE
THAYER
STUDENTS
CALL HOME.
A MAJORITY
OF STUDENTS
HAIL FROM
THE SOUTH
SHORE.
FACULTY PROFILE WILLIAM O'DWYER '02 / SIXTH GRADE FACULTY, ADVISOR
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SENIOR EXPERIENCEALL SENIORS GATHER FOR A DAY AT CAMP TO BOND BEFORE THE START OF THEIR FINAL YEAR AT THAYER.
CONVOCATIONTHE DAY THAT KICKS OFF THE START OF A NEW YEAR OF LEARNING, ACHIEVING, AND EXCELLENCE.
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Why are these students so ecstatic? And what's with the crazy outfits? It must be February, and a new Winter Wars champion has just been crowned! A student-
created community building tradition, Winter Wars features outrageous physical competitions
between grades of the Upper School, while also collecting food and goods for those in need.
Since Thayer is over 130 years old, there are bound to be traditions. Throughout the academic
year there are many community building events that connect students to the Academy's rich
legacy. From school-wide events like Homecoming and Founders Day, to class specific events
like creating individual tiles in the Middle School, the Sophomore Gala, and Senior Experience,
our traditions forge community and class unity.
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THAYER HIGHLIGHT WINTER WARS / UPPER SCHOOL
THAYER TRADITIONS
“I love seeing all the 8th grade tiles around the Middle School. I love the idea of something you made always being displayed after you graduate from TAMS--its a really cool tradition.” - Taegen Kopfler ‘17
William O'Dwyer is a beloved member of Thayer's faculty who, like all Thayer instructors, teaches, coaches, and advises. Since 2006, Bill has served as a sixth grade faculty member teaching English, social studies, and math; coaching Middle School soccer, Varsity basketball, and JV baseball; and advising students. He also embodies the power of Thayer's community, for he himself
is a graduate from the Class of 2002. Indeed, over 10% of faculty members are themselves graduates of the Academy!
"When I was a student here, I was impressed with how many teachers understood me as an individual, and they always put me in situations to succeed. Now, as a teacher here, I try to accomplish that with my students."
As a Thayer faculty member, Bill is able to better understand his students because of the individual attention he is able to give them. "I know my students extremely well as learners and as individuals - and by knowing them so personally, I find that they challenge themselves even more."
FACULTY PROFILE WILLIAM O'DWYER '02 / SIXTH GRADE FACULTY, ADVISOR
6:1STUDENT TO
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIPSMIDDLE SCHOOLERS TAKE TRIPS TO THOMPSON ISLAND OR CAMP WING.
THAYER GALLERYTHE FIRST OF EIGHT EXHIBITIONS - FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS AS WELL AS STUDENT & FACULTY WORK.
“The faculty at the Middle School is remarkable - dedicated, innovative, and truly committed to education." - Thayer Parent
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MIDDLE SCHOOL• Individual Student Tiles
• Diversity Celebration
• Middle School Dance
• West Point Visit
• Founder's Day
• Recognition Day
UPPER SCHOOL• Camp Bournedale
• Senior Experience
• Weekly Monday Meetings
• Diversity Celebration
• Mr. Thayer Competition
• Homecoming
• Pumpkin Drop
• Winter Wars
• Sophomore Gala
• Prom
• Last Chapel
• Commencement
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTSPARENTS COME "BACK TO SCHOOL" TO FOLLOW THEIR STUDENTS' SCHEDULES, ATTEND MINI-CLASSES, & MEET TEACHERS.
HOMECOMINGAN ANNUAL FALL TRADITION WITH FUN, FOOD, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR YOUNG AND OLD, PLUS ATHLETIC CONTESTS VS. RIVALS.
“Thayer has a distinct community that fits all the students here but most importantly, supports them all. It’s a great place to learn and have fun along the way!.” - Chippy Kennedy ‘12
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There's really nothing "extra" about extra-curricular activities at Thayer. Judging by the level of participation in clubs, organizations,
and outside activities, they seem to be more a part of the
regular course of study!
Working on a cause with their peers further strengthens
the sense of common purpose. Every week, the bulletin
boards are full of flyers about donating blood, volunteering
with Habitat for Humanity, or meeting with Model UN about
humanitarian aid to countries in dire need. Interested in one
of our competitive academic teams? Try out for Mock Trial,
Traveling Mathletes, Robotics, or Physics Olympics.
And then, of course, there is Voice magazine.
Thayer's student-produced, award-winning
literary publication has been named the best
scholastic magazine by the NESPA (New England
Scholastic Press Association) in 13 of the 15 years
Voice has been in existence! Each year, multiple
Thayer students are recognized with individual
awards for their writing and artwork.
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ALLIES
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS CLUB
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY SERVICE
COMPUTER CLUB
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
GAME CLUB
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HOPE FOR HAITI
MAKE-A-WISH
MATHLETES
MOCK TRIAL
MODEL UN
MOVIE CLUB
OMEGA
PEER ADVISORS
PERFECT PALS
PHYSICS OLYMPICS
P.O.D.S.
POLITICAL DISCUSSION GROUP
PROJECT DEEP
ROBOTICS
SALSA
TALC - LEADERSHIP
TAPAWS - PEER ASSISTANCE
TOUR GUIDES
UGANDAID
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
VOICE MAGAZINE
YEARBOOK - BLACK & ORANGE
THAYER HIGHLIGHT THE ALUMNI NETWORK
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLUBS & ACTIVITIES AT
THAYER'S UPPER SCHOOL
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PARENT CONFERENCESPARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES IN BOTH THE MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOLS (ALSO DURING THE WINTER).
DIVERSITY CELEBRATIONA CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY IN THE STUDENT BODY - HIGHLIGHTED BY STUDENT CULTURAL PERFORMANCES.
“The Thayer spirit is one of unity and determination. We always support each other and are determined to improve.” - Mathma Raj ‘08
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The sense of belonging continues well after your final class at Thayer.
THAYER HIGHLIGHT THE ALUMNI NETWORK
48NUMBER OF STATES
WHERE THAYER ACADEMY ALUMS LIVE
24NUMBER OF
COUNTRIES WHERETHAYER ALUMS LIVE
AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK AUSTRALIABELGIUMBERMUDACANADACHINADENMARKFRANCEGERMANYGREECE
GUATEMALAHONDURASIRELANDISRAELITALYJAPANMEXICOPANAMASPAIN
SWITZERLANDTHE NETHERLANDSUGANDAUNITED KINGDOMVENEZUELA
UNITED STATES (48 OF 50 STATES)
Upon graduation, you join an extensive network
of nearly 6,000 alums all across Massachusetts,
the United States, and the world.
Every year, alums gather at Thayer-sponsored
regional events and charity outings such as
the General's Open Golf Tournament and Tiger
Networking Breakfasts. These events are an
opportunity to network with colleagues and get
together with old Thayer friends.
Of course, each May, Thayer graduates gather
for Reunion weekend - a festive occasion to
reconnect with former classmates and faculty,
visit campus, and experience Thayer today.
FOR MORE ON THAYER'S ALUMNI NETWORK:
www.thayer.org/alumni
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THAYER OPEN HOUSESMIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES INTRODUCE PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS TO ALL THAT THAYER ACADEMY OFFERS
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THAYER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL• Fully renovated science labs and art facilities
• New Library Resource Center - combines book-lined
shelves with state-of-the-art computer labs and laptops
FISH CENTER FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS• Recently built facilities house 4,000 sq. ft. space with
weights, cardio machines, and training equipment; along
with a 900-square foot training room
• 3 full-time trainers and a staff strength & conditioning coach
THAYER'S CAMPUS IN HISTORIC BRAINTREE CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND DEVELOP WITH THE RECENTLY BUILT FITNESS CENTER, CENTER FOR THE ARTS, NEWLY RENOVATED SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY, GLOVER SCIENCE LABS, THE HALE LEARNING CENTER, AND STUDENT COMMONS. ALONG WITH CAMPUS-WIDE WIRELESS INTERNET, THESE STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS EDUCATE THAYER ACADEMY STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
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LOOK OUT BELOW! AROUND HALLOWEEN STUDENTS GATHER TO WATCH THE DROPPING OF PUMPKINS FROM THAYER'S ICONIC TOWER FOR PHYSICS CLASS.
“Thayer students are well-rounded. They are committed to academics, athletics, and the arts. They are also involved in many different leadership positions and community service projects." - Fari Khalili, Upper School Faculty
THAYER LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
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COLLEGE COUNSELING MEETINGA FORUM WHERE OUR THREE FULL-TIME COLLEGE COUNSELORS ACQUAINT PARENTS WITH THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS.
UPPER SCHOOL FALL PRODUCTIONTHE FIRST OF THREE UPPER SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS - TYPICALLY A MUSICAL. PAST SHOWS HAVE INCLUDED "BEAUTY & THE BEAST" AND "GUYS & DOLLS."
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54NUMBER OF
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THAYER ACADEMY FACILITIES
SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY • Fully renovated interior with areas for group or individual study • Peter J. Benelli Writing Center supports a wide range of writing projects under faculty guidance and trained student fellows. Location for guest and student speakers, & writing workshops.
CENTER FOR THE ARTS• Opened in the fall of 2009 with a 540-seat theater• Amenities for all the arts: set design/construction shop, rehearsal rooms, studios, lobby/gallery space for receptions which displays student artwork
THAYER'S CAMPUS IN HISTORIC BRAINTREE CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND DEVELOP WITH THE RECENTLY BUILT FITNESS CENTER, CENTER FOR THE ARTS, NEWLY RENOVATED SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY, GLOVER SCIENCE LABS, THE HALE LEARNING CENTER, AND STUDENT COMMONS. ALONG WITH CAMPUS-WIDE WIRELESS INTERNET, THESE STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS EDUCATE THAYER ACADEMY STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
“Everyone at TA is very supportive of each other. So no matter what your strengths are, you’ll find people to make them stronger- but more importantly improve on your weaknesses.” - Sam Martin ‘12
REACH.THE THAYER COURSE OF STUDYACADEMICS, ARTS, ATHLETICS / TRYING SOMETHING NEW
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"Thayer has been the campus of opportunity for G. She has experienced the strong sense of community with the students, faculty, coaches and staff--they are like family to her. As parents, we feel Thayer has given her a solid foundation to succeed in college as well as her future. Thayer is the best decision we made for Giovanna as a student, athlete, musician and person.” GIOVANNA'S PARENTS
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I never thought I would have participated
in Track & Field, nor did I think I would
have ever fronted a jazz combo before
coming to Thayer - but I am doing both!
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sure looks like any high school athlete,
perhaps working out in the gym before
a game. But truth be told, we pulled her
out of her photography class to get this
picture - and she spoke about the fun
she has being involved in a jazz combo.
Track and field, soccer, basketball, photography, vocals and guitar -
these are all parts of what makes Giovanna thrive here and each brings
a different kind of joy. Before Thayer, G never imagined being involved
in some of these activities that have now become such a big part of her
Thayer identity. It's what most students here realize - that when they
reach for new and different experiences, they begin to discover new
talents, interests, and passions.
CLASS OF 2012 SENIOR GIOVANNA "G" PICKERING
THAYER ACADEMY CLASS OF 2012
"Thayer has been the campus of opportunity for G. She has experienced the strong sense of community with the students, faculty, coaches and staff--they are like family to her. As parents, we feel Thayer has given her a solid foundation to succeed in college as well as her future. Thayer is the best decision we made for Giovanna as a student, athlete, musician and person.” GIOVANNA'S PARENTS
CURRENT YEAR:: 12TH (entered 10th grade)
HOMETOWN: HULL, MA.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: HONOR ROLL
ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENTS: VARSITY SOCCER (CAPTAIN), BASKETBALL (CAPTAIN), TRACK & FIELD (CAPTAIN), DINATALE ATHLETE AWARD WINNER
ART INVOLVEMENTS: PHOTOGRAPHY, INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE, JAZZ VOCALIST, GUITAR
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: PERFECT PALS, HOPE FOR HAITI
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTIONTHE FIRST OF THREE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS, TYPICALLY A MUSICAL. PAST SHOWS HAVE INCLUDED "BUGSY, JR." AND "ANNIE, JR."
GRANDPARENTS' & OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS DAYA SPECIAL DAY FOR THAYER 6TH GRADERS WHEN THEIR GRANDPARENTS (OR FRIENDS) ARE INVITED FOR A VISIT TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
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THAYER'S PROGRAM is what you'd expect
at a rigorous, college preparatory school in one of the most
educationally and culturally rich areas of the country.
Centered around a well-balanced program in all disciplines,
students also take a wide array of electives. Athletic teams
and individual athletes compete at the highest levels, winning
their fair share of ISL and New England championships.
And Thayer's arts program fosters creative spirits in our
community - whether they are dancers, painters, singers
or instrumentalists.
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The pursuit of intellectual excellence
at the Academy is a collaborative effort between
faculty and student that requires both to share an
appreciation for the subject and a desire to explore
it deeply, often beyond the curriculum and into the
global classroom.
Tapping the potential of each student's intellect
requires personalized instruction by teachers who
welcome the opportunity to work with students as
individuals. Thayer teachers encourage students to
seek and find intellectual horizons beyond their own
personal expectations.
“Thayer's teachers routinely "go the extra mile" to provide challenging instruction and to facilitate student progress. Its curriculum, as presented by its teachers, prepares students for rigorous colleges.” - Thayer Parent
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THE SEMIAN ANNUAL SEMI-FORMAL DANCEAT LOMBARDO'S FOR ALL UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS.
ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRATHE ASO PERFORMS SEVERAL CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT THAYER'S CFA.
“My experience with future problem solving has made me more open-minded.I look more critically at everything I read and write.” - Michelle Sirois '08
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34ACRES OF
THAYER CAMPUS
54NUMBER OF
CLASSROOMS
THAYER'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Students are never alone in their academic pursuits.
AREAS OF ACADEMIC STUDENT SUPPORT
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY
ADVISORY PROGRAM
BENELLI WRITING CENTER
CLASS DEANS
COLLEGE COUNSELING
EXTRA HELP FROM FACULTY
HALE LEARNING CENTER
HEALTH SERVICES
PEER ADVISORS
PEER TUTORING
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
In order to “inspire a diverse group
of students to moral, intellectual,
aesthetic and physical excellence,”
Thayer has established a fully
integrated support system for its
students in all areas - academically,
artistically, athletically, and socially.
We believe that students learn
and develop in different ways. As
such, our faculty is professionally
trained in multiple teaching
modalities which benefit all
learners. In addition, students are
known as individuals at Thayer, and
teachers give individual one-on-
one attention regularly during the
school day.
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THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT offers Thayer juniors an Independent Science Research course. In this class, students review and present current research in a wide range of fields. Moreover, what is learned inside the classroom extends outward, as they visit scientific laboratories in the Boston area, meet with researchers, and learn what really goes on in a scientific laboratory.
Thayer Academy Science Department Head Don Donovan notes, "As a result of this independent research course, students are able to apply to internships and assist with current research at a lab of interest to them for the summer between their junior and senior year."
Recent projects have included: Studying Algae at Wood's Hole Oceanographic Institute; Micro and Nano-fluidics, hydrophobic and hydrophilic systems, and heat transfer at MIT; Forensics, Cognitive, and Neural Systems and Environmental Science at Boston University; Vascular Clinical work at Brigham and Women's Hospital; as well as researching in laboratories such as the Whitehead Institute.
This is another opportunity for Thayer students who have specific interests to get real world experience as they aim to fulfill career aspirations.
INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTTHE WINTER INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT FEATURES SEVEN THAYER BANDS AND ENSEMBLES.
CHORAL CONCERTFEATURES THE CONCERT CHOIR, AND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S ACAPELLA GROUPS FROM THE UPPER AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS TOGETHER IN THE CFA.
FACULTY PROFILE FARI KHALILI / UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY
Thayer's "Traveling Mathletes" (competitive mathematics team) consistently places first in its division and ranks among the top few schools in the league playoffs. Because of their success, Thayer's Mathletes have been invited to represent the league at the state competition for the last ten years straight, and have occasionally attended the New England competition. 18
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THAYER HIGHLIGHT INDEPENDENT SCIENCE RESEARCH / UPPER SCHOOL
DANCE CONCERTSO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? THE STUDENTS WHO TAKE THE STAGE SURE CAN - DANCING ALL FORMS, FROM CLASSICAL TO MODERN TO HIP HOP.
FCD WEEKA PROGRAM TO ADVOCATE "FREEDOM FROM CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY," CULMINATING IN A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS & PARENTS.
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Fari Khalili has been working
at Thayer for the past 25
years - and like many faculty
members here, she wears many
hats! In addition to teaching
AP, Honors, and Environmental
Chemistry, she is a faculty
advisor, a Senior Project
advisor, and an Environmental
Club advisor.
In her chemistry class, Khalili
strives to teach students more
than just reactions and the
intricacies of the elements.
"The study of chemistry can
offer students opportunities
to learn, practice, and master
skills that are relevant to their
everyday world and to their
professional goals."
Like all faculty members, Khalili
posts her free periods on her
office door. It's during these
periods that she is always
giving extra help.
"I care a lot about my students,
and I want to see them
succeed," she notes. "So I
encourage them to come for
extra help during their free
periods or after school. I really
enjoy working with my students
one-on-one and seeing them
gain confidence in their
abilities and further challenge
themselves."
33%PERCENTAGE OF
FAMILIES WITH MORE
THAN ONE STUDENT
AT THAYER.
36%PERCENTAGE OF
FACULTY/STAFF WHO
CURRENTLY HAVE
(OR HAD) A CHILD
GRADUATE FROM THE
ACADEMY
FACULTY PROFILE FARI KHALILI / UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY
Thayer's "Traveling Mathletes" (competitive mathematics team) consistently places first in its division and ranks among the top few schools in the league playoffs. Because of their success, Thayer's Mathletes have been invited to represent the league at the state competition for the last ten years straight, and have occasionally attended the New England competition. 19www.thayer.org
THAYER HIGHLIGHT INDEPENDENT SCIENCE RESEARCH / UPPER SCHOOL
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WINTER WARSAN INTER-CLASS COMPETITION THAT IS A FAVORITE TRADITION OF UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FEBRUARY. SEE HIGHLIGHT ON PAGE 8.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCETHE FIRST OF TWO MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCES ORGANIZEDBY STUDENT GOVERNMENT.
“The teachers truly bring out our creative side. Whether it's freshman arts or architecture, I have been challenged to think creatively and to solve problems individually, skills that have helped me in my academic classes.” - Michelle Daniels '08
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THAYER'S ARTS PROGRAM
Pursuing all avenues of creativity
The Arts at Thayer provide a relaxed atmosphere with careful training and guidance
from our arts faculty, all of whom are professional artists. Whether in fine arts,
instrumentals, choral performance, or dance, they encourage students to improve
their individual talents, take risks, and work as a team.
FOR MORE ON ARTS AT THAYER:
www.thayer.org/arts
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UPPER SCHOOL WINTER DRAMAIN FEBRUARY, THAYER THESPIANS TAKE THE STAGE TO PERFORM COMEDIES OR DRAMAS IN THE HALE THEATER.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMATHOMPSON HALL IS THE SITE OF THE WINTER MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA, TRANSPORTING AUDIENCES FAR AWAY FROM THE COLD WINTER OUTSIDE.
“Thayer's unique community of nurturing teachers and like-minded peers allows our son and daughter to see themselves as scholars, artists, and athletes - all at the same time.” - Thayer Parent
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Three times a year,the stages in both the Middle
School (Thompson Hall) and Upper
School (Hale Theater) are brought
to life by student productions,
directed by professional staff.
Musicals, comedies and student-
directed dramas are performed
each trimester, captivating and
inspiring audiences. Recent
productions have included Beauty
& the Beast, Guys & Dolls, A
Midsummer Night's Dream, and
Bugsy, Jr.
november 1 3 - 1 5 , 2 0 0 8 - 7 : 0 0 pmhale theat e r - t hay er academy cent er for the ar t s
d i r ect ed by k e l ly h i n e s browne
Mus i ca l D i r ect i on by A lan R i ch i n s Choreography by Pam She i b e r Shap i ro
Music & Lyrics byPAUL WILLIAMS
Book byALAN PARKER
November 22, 2010 - 7:00 pmThompson Hall
Musical Direction & Accompaniment CHARLoTTE BRoWNE
Choreography by ALISoN NEILL
Set Design by KIMBERLy MCCARTHy
Sound Design by DAN ALoSA
Light Design by ALAN RICHINS
Publications: PAUL KAHN
Drums: BARRy LIT
Directed by Tara Corcoran ‘88
PERfoRMINg ARTS PRoUDLy PRESENTS
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Bugsy Malone Junior is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Musical Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New york, Ny 10019
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BLOOD DRIVEA DAY FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF TO DO THEIR PART AND GIVE BLOOD TO THE MGH BLOODMOBILE.
DECLAMATION FINALSMIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SELECT, MEMORIZE, AND DRAMATICALLY PERFORM A PUBLISHED LITERARY WORK. FINALISTS PRESENT AT THE HALE THEATER IN FRONT OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
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THAYER'S ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Education and excellence happen daily on Thayer's athletic fields -more specifically, on the nine fields (four artificial turf fields), six tennis courts, 4,000 square foot fitness center, three gyms, and eight off-site facilities.
Thayer's tradition of excellence in athletic competition complements a rigorous and challenging academic program. Athletics are considered to be an integral part of the school day, and students are required to participate on either an interscholastic team or in the Health & Wellness Program.
Nearly 90% of our students play at least one sport and many are two- or three-season athletes. With 88 sports teams (47 in the Upper School, 41 in the Middle School), including 28 varsity teams - deciding which one (or three) can be a difficult task.
Through team sports, students are encouraged to reach their potential in physical fitness, skill development, and teamwork. Sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership are emphasized by coaches (over 200 at Thayer) at every level.
“My teachers stressed the importance of working hard every day and emphasized the true meaning of success and what it takes to achieve it. They do this every day by the advice they gives and the lessons they teach.” - Najat Goso '14
FOR MORE ON ATHLETICS AT THAYER:
www.thayer.org/athletics
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FOUNDERS DAYAN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF OUR FOUNDER GENERAL SYLVANUS THAYER, AFFIRMING HIS VALUES & TRADITION.
SPRING CONCERTSDANCE, CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTS ARE HELD AT THE HALE THEATER EVERY APRIL.
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“Being part of a team allows you to get to know a lot of kids, and working with teachers as coaches gives you a different perspective on who they are.” - Alex Shulman '08
Fall
BOYS GIRLS
Cross Country Cross Country
Football Field hockey
Soccer Soccer
Winter
BOYS GIRLS
Basketball Basketball
Ice Hockey Ice Hockey*
Swimming/Diving* † Swimming/Diving* †
Wrestling † Wrestling †
Skiing* Skiing*
Spring
BOYS GIRLS
Baseball Softball
Golf* † Golf* †
Lacrosse Lacrosse
Tennis* Tennis*
Track & Field* Track & Field*
Crew* Crew*
* Offered in the Upper School only
† Co-ed sports
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CLASS OF 2012 SENIOR CHIPPY KENNEDYis your typical Thayer student - which
means that he's not your typical twelfth
grader. In addition to playing his alto
saxophone in instrumental groups, he is
actively involved in areas having nothing
to do with quarter notes or Coltrane.
One of his biggest passions involves community service. "Being
involved in Ugandaid and Community Council has truly helped me feel
like I am making a difference at Thayer and across the world."
This is what it means to achieve at Thayer. Looking to make an impact
in the community and across the world.
THAYER ACADEMY CLASS OF 2012
"Chippy has been encouraged, mentored, and promoted inside and outside the classroom. His initiative has never been discouraged even when he extends the boundaries! Thayer will always be an integral part of his successful endeavors throughout his life. We have watched his incredible growth. Our faith in Thayer has been rewarded ten-fold as we watch his development” CHIPPY'S PARENTS
”“ I want to make this year a great one - and also look
forward to inspiring others as they continue their
own Thayer legacy while helping the community.
CURRENT YEAR:: 12TH (entered 9th grade)
HOMETOWN: SCITUATE, MA.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: HONOR ROLL, CHINESE IV, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (6TH CLASS)
ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENTS: CROSS COUNTRY, CREW, WRESTLING
ART INVOLVEMENTS: JAZZ COMBO, INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE, DRAMA CLUB
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: UGANDAID (PRESIDENT), MODEL UN, COMMUNITY COUNCIL (VP), SALSA
ACHIEVEMENT Is succinctly described in the school's
motto, with its emphasis on moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and
physical excellence. But it doesn't end there. At Thayer, there is
a very real component of engagement with the community and
larger world that's just as essential.
Honorable achievement and contributions to the common good
looks like annual May Senior Projects in inner city neighborhoods.
It looks like community service days built into the school
calendar. And it looks like Learning Through Travel exchange
programs to faraway lands each year.
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WEST POINT TRIP8TH GRADERS VISIT WEST POINT, WHERE SYLVANUS THAYER MADE HIS MARK OVER A CENTURY AGO.
SCIENCE EXHIBITIONSEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS MAKE PRESENTATIONS ON SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS RANGING FROM PLANTS TO GEYSERS TO SOUND WAVES.
“The opportunity to explore wherever one's curiosity leads - for students to discover talents they never knew they had - opens doors to life's broader possibilities.” - Jeff Browne P '04, '05, Head of Thayer's Arts Department & Head Track Coach
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SOPHOMORE GALAA REQUIRED (BUT FUN!) SPECIAL DRESS-UP NIGHT FOR ALL SOPHOMORES WITH A SPECIAL THEME (I.E. "HOLLYWOOD").
BISCCA FAIRAN EVENT SPONSORED BY THE BOSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL COLLEGE COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION, WHERE OVER 110 COLLEGE REPS ARE PRESENT.
“Thayer will give you all the preparations you need to succeed in the world, and I'd like to think I am living proof of that." - William O'Dwyer '02, Middle School Faculty
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A Thayer Senior's final month of school is markedly different
THAYER HIGHLIGHT THE SENIOR PROJECT / UPPER SCHOOL
from most schools. Instead of the typical
onset of "senioritis," there is a contagious
buzz among soon-to-be-graduates as Senior
Projects officially kick off. For the month
of May, all seniors land opportunities and
placements where they can be of real service
and make active contributions in areas of
interest and/or potential career paths.
In the past, our seniors have volunteered in
businesses, law firms, hospitals, community
centers, local newspapers, nursing homes,
museums, and homeless shelters. They've
built homes for Habitat for Humanity, as
well as volunteered in orphanages in Peru
and tsunami-struck Sri Lanka. Others have
traveled abroad to countries like Switzerland,
France, Italy, and Costa Rica pursuing career
goals and interests. It's a fitting way to finish
an education that emphasizes giving back,
and is one of the standout programs at
Thayer.
FACULTY PROFILE STEVE SIRRICO / MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY
LAST HURRAH!CELEBRATES THE SENIOR CLASS BEFORE GRADUATION - WHERE THE SENIOR VIDEO AND YEARBOOKS ARE UNVEILED.
SENIOR PROJECTS BEGINMAY MARKS THE START OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CAREER EXPLORATION FOR ALL THAYER SENIORS (SEE HIGHLIGHT ON PAGE 27).
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Why limit your education to just a single country? Many students take advantage of Thayer's wide-reaching and enriching "Learning Through Travel" programs.
Essential to the mission of the Academy, foreign travel enriches the educational experience of all participants. Along with a fresh outlook on their own education, students report a marked growth in self-confidence, an overall increase in sophistication, and a degree of language acquisition far exceeding what is possible in the classroom alone. The end result: global citizens with the tools to change the world.
TRAVEL ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES IN:CANADA, CHINA, COSTA RICA, FRANCE, GREECE,
INDIA, ITALY, PERU, SPAIN, & THE UNITED KINGDOM
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF PROGRAMS, VISIT:
www.thayer.org/travel
“Thayer was a wonderful combination of highest academics, vigorous athletics, cordial student groups, and a warm happy feeling that made us all thrilled to be studying there.” - Thayer alum
FACULTY PROFILE STEVE SIRRICO / MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY
CUM LAUDE DINNERTHAYER'S CUM LAUDE SOCIETY HONORS STUDENTS WHO HAVE CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVED HIGH ACADEMIC HONORS.
GENERAL'S OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENTAN ANNUAL EVENT, BRINGING ALUMS TOGETHER ON THE LINKS FOR A FUN DAY BENEFITTING THAYER.
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For 25 years, Steve Sirrico
has taught at Thayer's Middle
School, instructing students
in science and oceanography,
coaching both football and
basketball, and expanding and
inspiring young minds.
Students rave about the way
he brings the ocean to life -
and the projects he has them
engaged in for each unit. One
of his favorite teaching tools
is using satellite data to track
student's assigned sea turtle's
migrations all over the world.
All teachers utilize the latest in
technology to give students an
in-depth and personal look into
what they are learning.
What is learned in Steve's
classroom - as in all classrooms
at Thayer - often leads to a
lifelong passion for students.
Steve recalls a school
sponsored Florida marine
environmental trip that so
inspired one of his sixth graders
that he now is in a Ph.D.
program specializing in sharks.
He still keeps in touch with
the teacher that helped open
his eyes to a world previously
unknown to him.
"I think the number one
strength of Thayer is the
closeness of the community.,"
Steve says. "Joining the
Thayer community is a lifelong
experience!"
“The foundation that Thayer provided has always stayed with me and I believe contributed to my career success as well as my love of learning." - Thayer alum
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UPPER SCHOOL SPRING DRAMATHE SPRING UPPER SCHOOL DRAMA PRODUCTION IS A STUDENT-DIRECTED AFFAIR, GIVING OPPORTUNITIES TO BURGEONING DIRECTORS.
THAYER REUNIONEVERY MAY, THAYER ALUMS FROM ALL ACROSS THE WORLD COME BACK ON CAMPUS TO REMINISCE AND RECONNECT.
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Community service has been a hallmark of Thayer since its earliest days.In fact, since 1877, giving back to the local
and wider community has been an essential
element of a Thayer education. Sylvanus
Thayer himself helped establish not only the
Academy, but also the Thayer Public Library
in his hometown. Likewise, Thayer students
develop strong ties to local service activities -
discovering new ones each year.
Many community service activities are annual
and traditional such as the Thanksgiving food
drive and the Holiday Toy Project. There are
also other service events that are discovered
each year and which attract the attention of
students, faculty, and staff. See the list below
for some of the community service activities
that Thayer students and faculty participate in.
A SAMPLE OF WHERE THAYER STUDENTS
IMPACT THE COMMUNITY
BLOOD DRIVE
BRAINTREE KIDS CLOSET
BREAST CANCER WALK
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY
CITY YEAR
COATS FOR KIDS DRIVE
CRADLES TO CRAYONS
DIANE DEVANNA CENTER
EASTER SEALS
GRASSROOTSOCCER
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HALLOWEEN TOWN
HEAD START
HOMELESS SHELTERS
PAN MASS CHALLENGE
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS
PIE IN THE SKY
PROJECT D.E.E.P.
REACH OUT AND READ
ROSIE'S PLACE
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
ST. COLETTA'S
ST. FRANCIS INN (PA)
SUPERSTARS PROGRAM TAPAWS
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
UNICEF
FOR MORE ON THAYER'S COMMUNITY IMPACT:
www.thayer.org/community
“I was without a doubt better prepared for college because of the preparation I had at Thayer. I entered college confident in the fact that I would succeed in the classroom and on the lacrosse field..” - Thayer Graduate
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MEMORIAL DAY CHAPELA SCHOOL-WIDE ASSEMBLY HONORING ALL THAYER ALUMS WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR THIS COUNTRY.
CARDINAL CUSHING DAYA COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT WHERE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES WITH DISABLED STUDENTS.
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85%PERCENT OF THAYER
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PRINCETON REVIEW'S
TOP 373 COLLEGES
Even more telling, however, is that once there,
graduates fully appreciate the benefit of their
Thayer experience. They find themselves well
prepared for successful college work.
Thayer's College Counseling office serves
as a vital resource for students and families
as they go through the application and
selection process. Juniors are assigned college
counselors who meet with them and their
parents on a regular basis.
Over 200 college representatives visit the
Academy each year, allowing students to meet
them, ask questions, and explore options.
With Thayer's help, each graduate gains
admission to a college that best matches their
academic skills and extracurricular interests.
“Each day, when we see the smile on our daughter's face, we know she is succeeding and we are seeing the results of a rigorous, yet well-balanced, education.” - Thayer Parent
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PROMTHE BIG FORMAL DANCE HELD EVERY YEAR FOR UPPER SCHOOLERS ON THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE COMMENCEMENT.
RECOGNITION DAYEIGHTH GRADERS RECEIVE PROMOTION CERTIFICATES, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS.
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DISTINGUISHED THAYER ALUMNI
ANTHONY AMONTE ’89 NHL HOCKEY PLAYER (5-TIME ALL-STAR) & OLYMPIC MEDALIST; INDUCTED TO THE U.S. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
DR. DONNA M. AMBROSINO ’70 DOCTOR, SCIENTIST, & RESEARCHER - FIRST WOMAN NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BIOLOGIC LABORATORY
SUZANNE CIANI ’65 TWO-TIME GRAMMY NOMINATED, INDIE AWARD WINNING NEW AGE MUSICIAN
DR. MARY E. COSTANZA ‘54PHYSICIAN WHO PIONEERED ASPECTS OF BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
TERRENCE P. CURRIER ‘53ACTOR, DIRECTOR, AND WRITER – ACTED IN BROADWAY SHOWS, FEATURE FILMS & TV SERIES
WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT ’59 U.S. CONGRESSMAN - MASSACHUSETTS 10TH DISTRICT - FROM 1997-2011; DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CDR. STEPHEN R. FOLEY ‘80HIGHLY DECORATED FLIGHT LEADER AND COMMANDER OF THE BLUE ANGELS
PHYLLIS PAPANI GODWIN ’44 CHAIRMAN, CEO & TREASURER OF GRANITE CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY; AREA'S LARGEST WOMAN-LED BUSINESS
FRANK N. NEWMAN ’59 INTERNATIONAL BANKING EXECUTIVE; SERVED AS DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
RICHARD F. PRINCE ’67 ESTEEMED PAINTER & PHOTOGRAPHER
JEREMY S. ROENICK ’88 NHL HOCKEY PLAYER (9-TIME ALL-STAR) & OLYMPIC MEDALIST; INDUCTED TO THE U.S. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
MICHAEL J. SHEEHAN ’78 CEO HILL HOLIDAY; ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE;GRAND CLIO, CANNES LION AWARD WINNER
LONNI J. TANNER ’76 HUMANITARIAN – LAUNCHED BOSTON-BASED CITYYEAR PROGRAM
KELLEY TUTHILL ’88 BROADCAST JOURNALIST; AWARD-WINNING REPORTER FOR WCVB-TV BOSTON
Thayer Academy was founded in 1877, the legacy
of General Sylvanus Thayer, who - upon his death
in 1872 - left a major portion of his estate to found
a secondary school for "worthy students" of the
South Shore.
Thayer, a distinguished soldier, engineer, and
educator, known as the "Father of the United States
Military Academy," had an educational vision of
students being engaged with the study of arts
and sciences to excel in life, and the need to have
close relationships with instructors to attain a full
appreciation for learning.
Thayer's first class met in a single building, with
a headmaster and two instructors. The 30 highly
selective students - both boys and girls - exhibited
the kind of progressive, balanced education that
continues to this day.
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LAST CHAPELA CEREMONY AT THE END OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR TO RECOGNIZE UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN ALL AREAS.
COMMENCEMENTON THE FRONT LAWN, THAYER SENIORS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) CELEBRATE THE END OF A CHAPTER AND THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER.
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“Thayer devotes itself to high ideals.
The Committee came away feeling Thayer
deserves to celebrate a unique spirit of
democracy, a strikingly vigorous community
life, and the potential for remarkable future
development... It is extraordinarily well
poised for the 21st century.”
FROM THE NEASC VISITING COMMITTEE'S EVALUATION REPORT
THE MISSION OF THAYER ACADEMY IS TO INSPIRE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS TO MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AESTHETIC, AND PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE SO THAT EACH MAY RISE TO HONORABLE ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD.
TRADITIONSince its founding in 1877, Thayer Academy has thrived by providing a rigorous, coeducational learning environment that is adaptable to change yet uncompromising in its mission. Generations of families have entrusted their children’s education to the Academy because it has faithfully followed the course set by its founder, General Sylvanus Thayer, to be a spirited, forward-looking, student-centered institution. Close interaction among students, faculty, and family is fundamental to the learning process.
Thayer teaches its students that personal achievement and growth – moral, intellectual, aesthetic and physical – result from ability, character, and effort. In addition, students gain an enduring appreciation of learning as a lifelong process and an abiding sense of responsibility to contribute to the common good.
THE THAYER EXPERIENCEHigh standards of scholarship combined with ample opportunities for self-expression in robust arts, competitive athletics, and myriad student activities challenge each student to reach his or her own potential. The Academy encourages and recognizes individual achievement while also espousing the ideals of teamwork, collaboration, and public service.
From the earliest days, the consistent quality of the “Thayer Experience” has set it apart and placed it in the highest ranks of New England’s top independent schools. Thayer’s reputation is attributable to its steadfast adherence to its founder’s educational mission. All members of the Thayer community – students, teachers, parents, alumni, trustees, administrators, staff, and friends of the Academy – are stewards of this mission and share in the rewards of its success.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION AND PHILOSOPHYThayer Academy Middle School strives to find balance in the four “A’s”: Academics, Arts, Activities, and Athletics. The daily schedule includes all of these areas to promote the growth and development of the whole child.
The focus of the Middle School academic program is in two areas: 1) learning and using study skills and 2) mastering and applying skills and concepts. Sixth grade students take a half-year study skills course, and classroom teachers integrate study and organizational skills into their regular curriculum throughout the school day. Students new to the 7th and 8th grade have a shortened study skills course in the fall. The mastery and application of these skills and concepts is at the core of the Middle School program. Through strong academic training in these fundamental areas, students are well prepared for the challenges that await them in Thayer’s Upper School as they prepare for entry into challenging colleges and universities.
Life at the Middle School is based on honesty, responsibility, and respect for oneself and others. Our rules and practices support these principles and provide a safe, friendly place for students to learn, play and grow as individuals and as members of the community.
BY THE NUMBERS210 students (35 different cities and towns)32 faculty for a 6:1 student: teacher ratio40 sports teams50 student activities7 areas of student support17 Smartboards; 3 computer labs, 1 Foreign Language Lab3 extra help periods a week2 choral and instrumental periods a week
ACADEMIC PROGRAMAs an introduction to the academic challenges students will experience in their time at Thayer, sixth grade classes are designed as a hybrid experience. A core humanities homeroom teacher instructs and advises in language arts and social studies, while separate teachers instruct in math, science, foreign language, art, music, and theater in different classrooms. The seventh and eighth grade programs are fully departmentalized. Students have teachers from each academic department and specifically designed classrooms for each subject. All Middle School classrooms are equipped with learning technologies which students use for research and presentations. The Middle School offers honors level classes in math and English which move at a faster pace. Algebra I is the eighth grade math honors level program. All teachers explicitly teach organization, effective study skills, integration of technology, and research as a way to inculcate successful, life-long academic habits.
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGYThayer Academy thrives on highly interactive learning environments using technology as a tool to support students in all academic and extracurricular areas. Teachers use technology to enhance and extend the interactivity of teaching to create exciting new learning opportunities for their students. Educational technology at Thayer enables students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and express ideas in compelling ways that will prepare them for the demands of the 21st century.
In addition to a wireless computing environment where students may use their own laptops, the Middle School has two hardwired Mac labs. One is for general use, the other is a Foreign Language Lab. Additionally, the Middle School Library Resource Center has 17 laptops for student use, and the 8th Grade science lab has 18 iPads.
An Academic Technology Coordinator in the Middle School teaches Tiger Skills, an introductory computer class, to 6th Grade students and supports faculty and students with appropriate uses of technology in teaching and learning.
ADVISOR/ADVISEE PROGRAM Each student has a faculty advisor who oversees his/her social, emotional, and academic development and progress throughout the school year. Advisors meet their student advisees three times a week in conference period (a study hall with built-in extra help), three mornings a week for check-ins, and two lunch periods each week. Periodically, advisors meet to discuss topics ranging from goal-setting to academic honesty. Parents have the opportunity to meet formally with their child’s advisor at parent-advisor conferences, but may feel free to contact advisors anytime by phone or email to check in.
ACTIVITIES All students select an activity for each trimester. Activities are offered and advised by faculty, and sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are mixed in activities. Performance (e.g. Drama) activities meet three times a week. All other activities meet twice a week. Below is a sample list of activities that have been offered in the past, but the list is dynamic each year as faculty and students design new offerings.
Bridge BuildingCard TricksCivic LearningContra (Debate)Cribbage CrittersCulture CornerDiplomacyDramaDungeons & Dragons and MunchkinEighth Grade VideoEvergreenFootball Chalk TalkGirls With a CauseHandy HandsJewelry MakingKickballOrigamiPlanet EarthPleasure Reading ClubPysanky EggsRecyclingSports Information GroupStrength TrainingTiger’s TaleWiffle BallYoga
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ARTSThayer strives to give all of its students a broad appreciation for the arts. Classes in studio art, music, and theater meet daily. Students rotate among these classes on a trimester basis. Students may also elect to play in the band or sing in the chorus twice a week. Thayer also offers individual music lessons (for an additional fee) during school hours, using one study hall a week.
Students develop skills at their own pace and learn to develop expression and self-confidence. Performance opportunities in band, theater, and chorus are open to all students. Through careful training and guidance, participants are encouraged to improve individual talent, take risks, and work as a team.
ATHLETICSAthletic participation and competition allow students to develop lifelong skills, physical well-being, and foster relationships within the school community. Student athletes are challenged to work hard, develop their skills, and have fun through their athletic activities. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development are only a few of many lessons learned daily on our athletic fields. Athletics is considered an integral part of the school day, and students are required to participate on either an interscholastic team or in the Fitness Program. Middle School Interscholastic teams for boys and girls are offered in many sports each season (see chart below). These interscholastic teams maintain a playing schedule, usually competing twice a week against other middle school teams. Fitness meets three times a week and offers students a chance to learn about physical fitness and lifetime activities.
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC TEAMS
FALLBOYS GIRLS Cross Country Cross CountryFootball Field hockey Soccer Soccer WINTERBOYS GIRLS Basketball Basketball Diving (coed) Diving (coed) Ice Hockey Ice Hockey*Swimming* (coed) Swimming* (coed)Wrestling (coed) Wrestling (coed)Skiing* Skiing*
SPRINGBOYS GIRLS Baseball SoftballGolf* (coed) Golf* (coed)Lacrosse LacrosseTennis* Tennis*Track & Field* Track & Field*
* Not offered at the Middle School level, but Middle School students may try out for and compete on
Upper School teams.
HEALTH & WELLNESSHealth & Wellness meets three times a week and offers students the chance to learn about physical fitness and lifetime activities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Community service has been a hallmark of Thayer since its earliest days. Today, virtually all students participate in a wide range of community service activities. The extent of the community service opportunities at Thayer is organic in nature: while many activities are annual and traditional, there are others that are discovered each year and which attract the attention of students, faculty, and staff. Below is a list of some community service activities that Thayer Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in:
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Pennies for Patients” Drive• Hope for Haiti • The Holiday Toy Project - collects gifts for more than 500 South Shore children affiliated with Department of Social Services, Head Start, and Dianne DeVanna Center• St. Coletta’s School Buddy program - meet together with kids several times a year for projects, lunch, and special events• 8th graders’ St. Coletta Spring Carnival • Habitat for Humanity• Coats for Kids Drive - collects hundreds of winter coats for needy families• Greater Boston Food Bank food drives• Cradles to Crayons volunteering• UNICEF school-wide fall fundraiser• Franklin Park Zoo volunteering• Dress Down Days - supports local organizations • Girls with a Cause - an activity for 8th grade girls focusing on Community Service and working closely with Dana-Farber Hospital
COUNSELING PROGRAMThe Middle School counselor works closely with students, faculty, and parents to help create a positive school climate. Students may meet on a drop-in basis; for more regular weekly short-term counseling; or at the recommendation of an advisor, teacher, or parent. The counselor may make referrals to families for students who require outside therapy or support services. The counselor also provides ideas and materials for advisor/advisee sessions and coordinates student and parent programs on a variety of topics. The school counselor also teaches two courses to help students weave their way through the social and emotional maze of middle school. The counselor works with the Physical Education Department to teach Health to 6th graders and a Decisions class to 7th graders.
DAILY PROGRAMThe Middle School day includes a full academic schedule, all-school or class meetings that promote a sense of community, and opportunities for advising and extra help conferences. Students’ days are enhanced by participation in visual and performing arts, athletics and student organizations, clubs, or publications. Middle School begins at 8 a.m. with an advisor/advisee meeting or an all-school meeting where students check in with their faculty advisor. The building is open by 7:30 a.m. so that students may study, organize themselves, or socialize in the Forum or Thompson Hall until school begins. The
Middle School schedule also provides three conference periods for extra help with teachers and two or three activity periods for extracurricular pursuits each week. At the end of the academic day, all Middle School students participate on interscholastic sports teams or in Health & Wellness/Intramural activities until approximately 3:45 p.m. Thayer buses depart the Academy at 4:00 p.m. each day. For students who need a later pick-up, a faculty proctored afternoon study hall runs until 4:45 p.m.
DEANSThe Middle School administration has two deans who oversee the academic, social, and behavioral well being of our Middle School students. ADean of Students/Boys and a Dean of Girls work closely with students to help facilitate academic plans and encourages them to reach their academic potential. The Dean of Students helps students know and understand the Handbook and guide them through the expectations of Thayer Academy.
ENROLLMENTMiddle School enrollment is 210 students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades representing over 35 towns. Typically, there are four sections of 14-16 students in the sixth grade, five sections in the seventh grade, and five sections in the eighth grade.
EXTRA HELP The faculty provides academic support in the form of extra help for all students during their conference periods. This is a time during the school day when students work on their homework under the supervision of their advisor in small groups. All of their classroom teachers are available at these times to meet with students to answer questions, assist in review for upcoming quizzes and tests, and suggest study strategies. In sixth grade, a weekly study skills class is offered for the first half of the year so that students become familiar with a variety of study techniques such as active reading, time management, note taking, and writing which are designed to enhance their academic success.
FACULTY AND CLASS SIZEThe faculty consists of 32 teachers, who work exclusively in the Middle School and who are committed to the special requirements of this age group. Thayer keeps an equal balance of male to female teachers. Middle School faculty members serve as advisors, coaches, and activity leaders. Average class size is 15-16 students.
HALE LEARNING CENTER The Hale Learning Center was established by Robert T. & Judith (Bryant ) '56 Hale in support of Thayer Academy's belief that students learn best when they understand their learning styles and are explicitly taught how to learn effectively and efficiently. The Hale Learning Center’s mission is to support students who face mild academic challenges rooted in language skill deficits, organization, and attention or processing
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challenges. For these students, the Hale Center designs, implements, coordinates, and supports approaches to learning and teaching that offer the best chance of success in meeting the demands of a rigorous academic program.
The Hale Center’s trained professional staff analyzes student learning profiles, works directly with students in tutoring sessions, communicates with outside tutors and parents, recommends practical teaching approaches to faculty, assists in teacher training to meet student needs, and – as appropriate – consults with the Academy’s educational psychologist to identify student needs and design plans for their support. Each division has its own age-appropriate Hale Learning Center space and program.
Additionally, the Hale Learning Center serves both divisions by providing Thayer students, teachers, and parents with opportunities to attend classes, presentations, workshops, and study sessions in an effort to teach all students to become strategic learners.
LEARNING THROUGH TRAVEL Thayer Academy is deeply committed to helping its students become informed and confident citizens of a global community. While the curriculum offers many occasions to deepen understanding of foreign cultures through history, literature, and foreign language classes, that understanding is further enriched by Thayer’s Learning Through Travel opportunities.
La Culture Québécoise QuébecIn early July, students embark on a five-day excursion to Québec City and its environs. Students stay in a modern hotel, visit historical sites, and hike through splendid natural habitats including the falls at Montmorency and a nature preserve. Opportunities to hear and speak French abound with our professional guide and with “les habitants de Québec.” This trip is offered during odd numbered years.
Cultural/Environmental ExperienceCosta RicaThis biannual trip provides Middle School students with many exciting experiences in the tiny Caribbean town of Parismina. In addition to gaining increased fluency in Spanish and an understanding of Costa Rican culture, students perform service work, explore the sea coast and tropical rain forest, and work along side members of the community on town projects. Past projects have included beach maintenance and the release of Leatherback sea turtles. Students live together in communal housing right on the beach and interact with local students. This trip is offered during odd numbered years.
LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTERCompleted in 2004, the Middle School Library Resource Center provides students and teachers with a wide range of resources as well as a bright and comfortable environment in which to study and read. The library is home to the Middle School fiction collection, and it also contains numerous
reference and non-fiction titles that support the Middle School curriculum. The library provides access to various databases that students may use on and off campus. In addition, Middle School students and faculty may use the 16,000 print volumes and 58 periodical subscriptions housed in the Upper School Library.
The library provides 17 wireless laptops for student use. There is a small conference room within the library where students and staff may go for group study, meetings, or quiet reading. Attached to the library is a state-of-the-art computer lab. Along with 18 iMac computers, the lab has an interactive whiteboard, printer, and scanner. The Middle School librarian works with students and staff to develop students’ research abilities and independent learning skills. Various projects such as the Group Inquiry Projects in 7th Grade Science and American History research projects in the 8th Grade include an information literacy component. The librarian assists students with the research and citation process.
A typical seventh grade program might look like this:
English 6 periods per week (1 double period)
Mathematics 5 periods per week (1 double period)
History 5 periods per week
Science 5 periods per week (1 double period)Language 4 periods per weekLatin, Spanish, French
Decisions 1 period per week for the entire year
Theater/Art/Music: 3 periods per week, one trimester each
Activities 2 periods per week
Conference 3 periods per week All teachers are available for extra help
Study Hall 2-3 periods per week
PARENT ASSOCIATIONThe Thayer Academy Parents’ Association (TAPA), established in the 1950s as a liason between families and the school, works in collaboration with Thayer’s administration to support programs which build a stronger school community and enhance student experiences. For example, TAPA assists with Homecoming, the bi-annual auction, the sophomore gala, and the senior all-night party. TAPA also holds meetings throughout the year with the Thayer administration, offers coffees with division directors, and funds important enrichment programs for students.
UPPER SCHOOL
UPPER SCHOOL MISSION & PHILOSOPHYThe Upper School Mission is to offer students a balanced program experience in academics, arts, athletics, and activities to prepare them for college and for their careers and lives as adults. Faculty work
closely with students by getting to know them personally and by providing challenge and support in the classroom and by knowing students outside the classroom as advisors, coaches, and activity leaders. Thayer offers a supportive and inclusive community experience which is rich in tradition, designed to involve students in meaningful ways that foster their development into responsible young men and women of integrity. Students leave Thayer knowing they have reached their fullest potential here and fully confident they are ready to take on a challenging college program and “contribute to the common good” in their lives after school.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMThe Upper School academic program is a rich, challenging course of study emphasizing the necessary background, skills, and concepts for successful college work. All courses are offered at two levels (and a few at three levels), which include honors and Advanced Placement in every discipline. Students are scheduled in courses that best suit their backgrounds, abilities, and interests, and most students have an academic schedule that includes courses at different levels. Myriad opportunities exist for academic enrichment outside the classroom through Thayer’s Learning through Travel Programs, academic teams, extra help from teachers, independent study, and numerous electives.
Each student is required to take five major academic courses each semester, one each from: English, math, science, history and foreign language. Most students also take one or more electives in the arts. Thayer meets the needs of students who learn differently or who need additional support beyond small classes and teacher extra help from the Hale Learning Center.
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY Technology enriches the learning environment for both faculty and students. Thayer’s goal is to place sufficient resources across the campus so that all learners have access to technology. In the course of a day, students may find themselves working on computers in writing and in peer editing, wrestling with a geometry problem using the Geometric Sketchpad, beginning their review of literature for a science project, mastering the intricacies of computer programming in preparation for an Advanced Placement exam, or collecting information from a web site on the latest news from the Middle East for their World History course. Thayer’s technological resources aid in the process of learning how to locate information, synthesize it, and form reasonable conclusions based on it.
*TigerNet is a campus-wide internet that features:
*A fully wireless and networked campus allowing for student laptop use in the classroom, outside the buildings and on the fields, including connections to computer workstations in faculty offices, labs, classrooms, Southworth Library, and administrative offices.
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*Student and faculty access to file storage, printers, library resources as well as full-time Internet connectivity. *Academic and communication portals for students, parents, faculty, alumni and prospective families. * Teacher web pages which provide course descriptions, assignments, resource materials, etc. * Web-based Gmail email accounts for all students across campus (and beyond) which facilitate communication between students, faculty, and parents. * Google Education Applications used campus-wide by students and faculty for document editing, sharing, and collaborative learning. * Atomic Learning providing subscription web based software tutorials that are available to students from school and home 24/7. This web-based software training has applications that students use everyday. The just-in-time approach is focused on answering the common questions people have when learning popular software packages. Campus Wide Technological Resources: Thirteen computer labs on campus with a total of 350 machines for student use (80% Macs and 20% PCs) Macintosh: 251 Desktops, 97 laptops. Dell: 84 desktop, 8 laptops. Available technology also includes use of the following: interactive whiteboards, scanners, digital cameras, and camcorders. In the Upper School there are five full labs and six mini-labs on campus (6 to 8 machines in each). The Upper School Southworth Library has 20 Desktop and 16 laptops and also houses the Benelli Writing Center Lab. Speciality labs include 2 Foreign Language labs; 3 Science labs; 2 Visual Arts labs. There are a wide variety of computer applications available to students grades 6-12 both in their classrooms and in computer labs.
All new students take a required Tigernet class which meets weekly at the Middle School for the entire year and during the first two months at the Upper School. This class provides the foundation to Thayer's computer network, school e-mail accounts and their academic use, computer applications, subscription to on-line tutorials, and Thayer's web site: www.thayer.org
ACTIVITIESStudents are strongly encouraged to join Thayer’s variety of student activities. Although membership is not required, regular meeting time is built into the schedule (9th period on Thursdays) and students have an opportunity to work with other Upper School students and faculty advisors in these organizations.
Below is a sample list of activities that have been offered in the past. The list is dynamic each year as faculty and students design new offerings.
AlliesAmnesty InternationalBlack and Orange (Yearbook)Business ClubCommunity Council (student government)Community ServiceDisciplinary CommitteeEnvironmental ClubGame ClubHabitat For HumanityHope for HaitiMake-a-WishMathletesMock TrialMovie ClubMUNTA - Model United NationsOMEGA (multicultural awareness group)Peer AdvisorsPerfect PalsPhysics OlympicsP.O.D.S.Political Discussion GroupProject DEEPRoboticsSALSATALC - TA LeadershipTAPAWS - Peer Assistance in Work and StudyTour GuidesUgandaidUltimate FrisbeeVOICE - Student Magazine
ADVISOR/ADVISEE PROGRAMAll students have a faculty advisor with whom they meet four mornings a week. In addition, faculty advisors meet their student advisees in small groups (7-8 students per advisor) or individually on a weekly basis to discuss academic progress, social development, and extracurricular participation. Advisors are supported by class deans who are responsible for the general welfare of the entire grade.
The Upper School Counselor, Class Deans, and Upper School Director work together as a support network for students and their parents. Students may meet with them for regular short-term counseling or on a drop-in basis. These specialists provide ideas and material for advisor/advisee sessions and coordinate student and parent programs on a variety of topics.
ATHLETICSThayer has 88 sports teams (47 Upper School and 41 Middle School), including 28 varsity teams, and over 200 coaches. Facilities include three gyms, a track, a 4,000 sq. ft. fitness center, eight off-site facilities, three full-time trainers, a full-time strength and conditioning coach, and more than nine fields, four of which are artificial turf, allowing for safer field conditions during inclement weather and adequate practice and game space for all teams.
Thayer teams have won 77 Independent School League (ISL) Championships and 61 New England Championships (NEPSAC).
Upper School sports are an integral part of the Thayer Academy experience. Thayer's tradition of excellence in athletic competition complements a rigorous and challenging academic program. Students
are involved in interscholastic athletics in grades six through twelve. Although participation in interscholastic team sports is not a requirement in the Upper School, over 90% of our students play at least one sport and many of them are two- or three-season athletes. Through interscholastic and intramural sports, students are encouraged to reach their potential in physical fitness, skill development, and teamwork. In addition, Thayer coaches emphasize scholarship, sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership at every level.
FALL BOYS GIRLS Intramural Crew Intramural CrewCross Country Cross CountryFootball Field HockeySoccer Soccer WINTERBOYS GIRLSBasketball BasketballDiving (coed) Diving (coed)Ice Hockey Ice HockeySkiing SkiingSwimming (coed) Swimming (coed)Wrestling (coed) Wrestling (coed)
SPRINGBOYS GIRLSBaseball SoftballCrew Crew Golf (coed) Golf (coed)Lacrosse LacrosseTennis TennisTrack and Field Track and Field ATHLETIC FACILITIESBasketball - three all-purpose courtsWrestling - one gymnasiumFitness Center - 4,000 sq. ft.Training Room - 900 sq. ft.
PLAYING FIELDSFootball - one grass/one turfSoccer - four grass/four turfField Hockey - one grass/two turfLacrosse - three grass/three turfSoftball - one turf/one grassBaseball - two grassTrack & Field - six lane track/high jump/shot put/2 long and triple jump runways/pole vault/discus cageTennis - six all-purpose courts & Weymouth Club - indoor courts
OFF-SITE FACILITIESCanton Sportsplex, Canton, MA- Boys’ Ice HockeyBoch Ice Center, Dedham, MA - Girls’ Ice HockeyBlue Hill Regional High School Pool, Randolph, MA - Swimming & DivingNashoba Valley Ski Area, Westford, MA - Ski RacingBlue Hill Ski Area, Milton, MA - Ski TrainingBraintree Municipal GC, Braintree, MA Wollaston GC, Milton, MA - GolfBay Pointe Marina, Quincy, MA - Crew
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SPORTS MEDICINE /STRENGTH & CONDITIONINGThree full-time certified athletic trainersOne full-time certified strength and conditioning coachOne part-time Athletic Trainer intern
ATHLETICS STAFFOne Director of AthleticsOne Middle School Director of AthleticsOne Assistant to the Athletic DirectorOne Equipment Manager
BENELLI WRITING CENTERHoused in the Upper School Library, the Benelli Writing Center, named after long-time Headmaster and English Teacher Peter Benelli, provides a place where students can gather to work on, discuss, and share their writing under the guidance of faculty and trained student writing fellows. The Writing Center also hosts guest speakers, writing workshops, and student readings.
COLLEGE COUNSELINGWith three full-time college counselors, the college counseling office serves as a vital resource for students and families as they go through the college selection and application process. Beginning freshman year, college counselors advise all students generally on their academic and extracurricular program, manage standardized testing, offer group information nights to parents, and host representatives from colleges nationwide (over 200 visit Thayer each year), and assist students, faculty, and parents with course selection through their Upper School years. Then, beginning in January of the junior year, students are assigned a college counselor to meet with on a regular basis. Each student works closely with the counselor to assess academic, arts, and athletic strengths and interests and to begin to develop a list of potential colleges and universities which may best match the student. Thayer’s goal is for each graduate to gain admission to a school which best matches his or her academic skills and extracurricular interests. 100% of our graduates matriculate at 4-year colleges and universities, and 85% attend one of Princeton Review’s top 373 colleges.
COMMUNITY SERVICECommunity service at Thayer Academy has been a tradition for years, and students still believe in the importance of giving back to their communities. The Community Service Program offers a variety of opportunities for students. Among the options for them is to participate in the numerous on-campus service events held throughout the year.
A sampling of these events:
• The Holiday Toy Project--collects gifts for more than 500 South Shore children affiliated with the Department of Social Services, Head Start, and the Dianne DeVanna Center
• Special Olympics field day for Special Olympians from the Braintree Public Schools
• Food drives and the distribution of food baskets to local families at Thanksgiving
• Braintree area volunteering during students’ free periods or after school
• Head Start teacher’s assistants
• Visits to residents at local nursing homes
• Project DEEP tutoring, an educational program founded by Thayer alum Brendan McDonough ’87 to help inner city students
• Walk for Hunger, City Year Servathon, “Christmas in the City,” and local Habitat for Humanity projects
The popularity of the Community Service Program is evident: virtually every student at Thayer participates in community service activities during the year.
CUM LAUDE SOCIETYIn 1930 Thayer Academy was granted a chapter in the Cum Laude Society, a national academic honors society with chapters in many leading schools. Membership in the Cum Laude Society gives seniors recognition for academic excellence.
DAILY PROGRAMUpper School students begin the day at 8:00 a.m with a short advisor group meeting. The Upper School schedule consists of seven periods a day. Students often meet with teachers individually during common free periods and at other times during the school day. Every Monday, Upper School students have an all-school assembly in The Hale Theater in the Center for the Arts (CFA). These meetings address issues regarding education, politics, current affairs and the environment. They also provide programs of entertainment and a forum for student presentations.
Each day, Upper School students and faculty enjoy morning “break,” which is a time to enjoy a snack, socialize, or attend a brief meeting. While the school day generally ends at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday classes end by 1:30 p.m. so that students involved in interscholastic athletics and other activities will not miss class to attend away games and events. Upper School students involved in interscholastic athletics will find that practice sessions generally end around 5:30 p.m. each day. Opportunities for participating in theater, yearbook, the news magazine and other activities are wide. Meetings or rehearsals are scheduled at times that do not interfere with organized athletics, where possible, in order to accommodate all interested students.
ENROLLMENTThe Upper School has approximately 485 students in grades 9-12, representing over 70 cities and towns.
FACULTY AND CLASS SIZEThe Upper School faculty consists of 70 teachers, almost all of whom teach exclusively in the Upper School and are committed to the special requirements of this age group. Seventy percent of our faculty has Master’s degrees. Four have Ph.Ds or professional degrees. Upper School teachers serve as advisors, coaches, and activity leaders. Our student-to-teacher ratio is six-to-one, and the average class size is 15.
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTSWe strive to give all of our students a broad appreciation of the arts. From grades six through twelve, students develop skills at their own pace, find opportunities for self-expression and develop self-confidence. The arts at Thayer provide a relaxed atmosphere with careful training and guidance that encourages participants to improve their individual talents, take risks, and work as a team.
Students may choose from a wide range of electives in the arts that are scheduled during the school day and include:
UPPER SCHOOL ARTS Foundation in the Arts (required freshman course)
VISUAL ARTSArchitectural DesignArt HistoryGraphic DesignPainting and DrawingPhotographyPotteryVideo ArtsWeb Design
MUSICConcert ChoirInstrumental EnsembleJazz Combos (eight groups)Men’s ChoirMusic Elective - “Song Remains the Same”Women’s ChoirPrivate Vocal and Instrumental Lessons
DANCEChoreography WorkshopDance Styles
THEATERActing 101Comedy ImprovAdvanced Theater
Thayer Academy also runs three major play productions each year in the Center for the Arts.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSTo receive a diploma, a student must accumulate a minimum of 17 credits. The following courses are required:• four years of English• three years of mathematics• two years of a foreign language• three years of science (one year must be a laboratory course)• three years of History including one year of Modern European and one year of American History• one-half credit of an arts elective in addition to the freshman requirement, Foundations in the Arts• nine terms of Health & Wellness • Senior Project
While the minimum number of credits for graduation is 17, most students go beyond 17 credits to take elective and Advanced Placement courses. Students must carry five major courses each semester. In order to take more or less than five major courses, a student must petition the Upper School Director in writing. Credits earned at other institutions may be approved on
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an individual basis. Requests for early graduation must be made in advance to the Headmaster.
HEALTH AND WELLNESSThe Health and Wellness curriculum is an integral part of the total Thayer experience. The program is designed to give students the informational background they need to make responsible decisions when it comes to living a healthy, active, safe, and productive lifestyle. The Health and Wellness Department provides each student with an opportunity to be exposed to and experience a vast array of health and fitness related courses. The Health and Wellness Department hopes that each individual will find an area of interest so that he or she will continue to pursue that activity later on in life.
LEARNING THROUGH TRAVEL PROGRAMSThayer Academy is deeply committed to helping its students become informed and confident citzens of a global community. While the curriculum offers many occasions to deepen understanding of foreign cultures through history, literature, and foreign language classes, that understanding is further enriched by Thayer’s Learning Through Travel opportunities. Study abroad programs exist in areas as diverse as Art in Italy, Community Service in Peru, and Classical Studies in Greece and Italy. In addition, Thayer has sister school relationships with schools in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, India, and China. Important components of these sister school relationships are the homestays for the visiting students of each country and the professional enrichment for visiting faculty.
SISTER SCHOOL EXCHANGES WITH HOMESTAYS: China: WeiYu School, ShanghaiEngland: Northampton School France: Lycee Stanislas, CannesIndia: Chirec School, HyderabadSpain: Institucion Educativa, Madrid, Vigo, Toledo
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS:Italy: Artist-In-Residence ProgramGreece: The Classical WorldPeru: Community Service Project
PARENT ASSOCIATIONThe Thayer Academy Parents’ Association (TAPA), established in the 1950s as a liaison between families and the school, works in collaboration with Thayer’s administration to support programs which build a stronger school community and enhance student experiences. For example, TAPA assists with Homecoming, the bi-annual auction, the sophomore gala, and the senior all-night party. TAPA also holds meetings throughout the year with the Thayer administration, offers coffees with division directors, and funds important enrichment programs for students.
PLACEMENTOur placement philosophy is to design a program that best suits and engages a
student’s abilities, interests, background, and aptitudes.
To that end, placement for students new to Thayer’s Upper School is assigned by the department heads using the following criteria: the admission application including teacher and principal recommendations; the official school transcript; standardized testing; an on-campus interview at Thayer; and the completed application form.
Regarding the SSAT test, which is the one piece of uniform information we have across all of our applications, Thayer generally looks for scores in the 80th and 90th percentiles (independent school norms) for placement into honors or advanced placement courses in a student’s first year at Thayer.
For students new to Thayer, placement tests are given in math and foreign languages to determine student placement. These tests last about 45 minutes each and are given to new students in June for placement the following fall.
Placement for students from Thayer’s Middle School is based primarily on teacher, eighth grade team, and Middle School Director recommendations. They use criteria such as effort and achievement grades, standardized test scores (which are given to all 8th graders), writing and communication ability, study skills, internal drive and motivation, and ability to handle conceptual and abstract material.
After the initial placement in 9th grade year, students may continue on or move into honors classes in the Upper School. The general criteria for honors or AP placement is an A or A- grade in that subject in the previous year, a desire on the student’s part to take on a more rigorous course of study, and the recommendation of his or her teacher.
SENIOR PROJECTWith the help of a faculty advisor, seniors arrange a 4-week/25 hours-per-week field experience from the first week in May through the first week in June. The Project provides seniors with an opportunity to take charge of a section of their educational experience in order to pursue an interest in-depth, before moving onto college. The Project is a graduation requirement intended as a challenging and meaningful transition between secondary school and college. Ideally, it results in seniors finding field placements that offer real opportunities for mutual benefit, placements in which seniors can be of real service and make active contributions to their host while at the same time receiving valuable exposure, instruction, and opportunity for their own enrichment and possible future career fields.
UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARY Originally built in 1965, the Upper School Library underwent a full renovation during thesummer of 2011. The library has always played a role in the mission of Thayer Academy by providing wide-ranging resources and services to the entire
school community. It has a long tradition of supporting scholarship and promoting reading as a life-long activity, and it has embraced new technologies for decades. Throughout the school day, students can be found studying and collaborating with their peers and interacting with the school librarians.
The library staff works with students to develop essential information literacy and research skills, while also encouraging them to become independent learners. In particular, the librarians work with students to develop skills necessary for college research. Thayer librarians, acting as liaisons to specific departments, help to integrate library instruction into assignments across the curriculum. World History teachers, for example, work closely with upper school librarians to prepare and support students during the course of the freshman research project. All freshmen and new students participate in a one-on-one library orientation, which may also serve to assist students with the freshman research project. Additionally, all students create NoodleBib accounts in order to help generate and manage their citations.
Library Resources include the following:• 16,000 print volumes• 40 Print Magazine subscriptions• 18 Desktop computers/20 wireless laptops• Extensive online databases and e-books for school and home access• Digital cameras for student projects• Inter-library loan through the Massachusetts Library System and Independent School Network• 3 Small study spaces• Library website, Tigerguides
LIBRARY HOURS• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8-5• Wednesday, Friday, 8-4
SAMPLE 9TH GRADE PROGRAM English 4-5 periods per week Mathematics 4-5 periods per week, Algebra I or IIHistory 4 periods per week, World HistoryScience 4-5 periods per week, (Physics or Physical Science)Language 4 periods per week, Latin, French, Spanish, Chinese Theater/Music/Art 2 periods per week, Foundations in the ArtsHealth & Wellness 2 periods per week Advisor Meetings - each morning (except Wed), plus one class period on FridayClubs & Activities 1 meeting per week Study Hall 3-4 periods per week (required and proctored by faculty)School Meeting 1 meeting per week
ADMISSION PHILOSOPHYThayer’s admission philosophy reflects the school’s educational goal: to prepare promising young people for a college education through a rigorous, yet supportive academic and extracurricular program. Thayer actively seeks students of good character and academic ability who want to be actively involved in the community life of the school. A student’s past academic
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record, potential for growth and leadership, and capacity to contribute to the school community are the primary factors in admission decisions.
In the last few years, admission to Thayer has become increasingly competitive. This past year, we accepted 200 students from about 600 applications, or one in three. We are looking for students with honor roll grades (A’s and B’s) in a strong academic program; strong scores on the ISEE and SSAT tests; demonstrated participation in sports, music, art or community service; and evidence of strong character.
Admission and financial aid decisions are determined separately, which means that some students may be offered admission but not selected for financial aid. While most students enter Thayer in grades six and nine, students entering grades seven, eight, ten, and eleven are also encouraged to apply. It is Thayer Academy policy not to accept new seniors as diploma candidates nor to accept postgraduates.
APPLYING TO THAYERApplication to Thayer involves several steps. All candidates are asked to 1) schedule a campus visit which includes a campus tour and an interview; 2) complete the written application; 3) take a standardized admission test, and; 4) request recommendations and transcripts from their previous school(s).
Candidates for the Middle School (grades 6-8) take the Independent School Entrance Exam (www.iseetest.org), and candidates for the Upper School (grades 9-11) take the Secondary School Admissions Test (www.ssat.org). Numerous test dates and locations are available for both tests. Thayer’s campus is a test center for most national testing dates. All test information and registration materials are included in the student guide to testing which is included in our admissions packet or on the tests’ web sites.
During the fall, Thayer hosts open houses on campus. Prospective students and their families can tour the campus, speak with faculty and students, and pick up materials. Check www.thayer.org. for dates, times, and locations of the open houses.
The deadline for submitting an application is February 1. (N.B. financial aid applications are due in mid-January). Candidates whose applications are completed by this date will receive an admission decision on March 10th. Candidates whose applications are completed after February 1 will be considered on a rolling admission basis, if spaces become available. To request an admissions packet, please phone the Admission Office at (781) 664-2221 or fill out an on-line inquiry form at www.thayer.org.
FINANCIAL AIDThe Thayer admission process and financial aid program function separately. They are designed to meet the mission of the school and assist those for whom the tuition cost would otherwise be an insurmountable barrier. The aid program helps facilitate a
blend of socio-economic backgrounds at Thayer, representing the diversity of the greater Boston area.
The Admission Committee selects students for admission without knowledge of who may have applied for financial aid. Separately, The Financial Aid Committee reviews the financial aid file for each accepted student. The Committee uses the School and Student Services (SSS) analysis of the Parents Financial Statement (PFS), along with additional required information (tax returns, W-2s) in the context of Thayer Academy policies. When an award is made, it may be comprised of a grant, a loan to be repaid later, or both. Decisions regarding both admission and financial aid for applications received by the deadline are mailed on March 10th.
Thayer’s financial aid program awards over $5 million annually to 33% of our student body. All financial aid awards at Thayer are need-based; there are no scholarships or merit awards for academic, artistic, or athletic ability.
To apply for financial aid, parents should go to www.thayer.org or to sss.nais.org and complete the application on-line and follow instructions for document submission. The application deadline for financial aid is in early January. Families reapply for financial aid each year and expect to receive a similar proportion of financial aid from year to year, assuming the family’s financial circumstances remain essentially the same. However, a significant change in a family’s financial circumstances may result in an adjustment to the financial aid award.
TUITION AND FEESTuition covers all educational expenses, snacks and lunch, and participation in sports, arts, and student activities. It does not include transportation to and from school, books, study abroad, private music lessons, or special trips. Each student purchases books from Thayer’s on-line book store. The school store on campus sells athletic apparel and basic school supplies.
Round-trip bus service is available, for an additional charge, from scheduled bus stops in Boston, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Milton, Norwood, Scituate, and Stoughton. The bus routes are available on our web site, and costs are available from our Business Office. Thayer is also accessible by the Red Line of the MBTA. Thayer is a 5-minute walk from Braintree T station. Thayer also provides a shuttle from the T station for students in the morning and in the afternoon.
Upon a candidate’s acceptance to the Academy, parents are required to sign an enrollment agreement and consent form to hold the applicant’s place in his/her class. An enrollment deposit is required, a portion of which is applied to the first year’s tuition. The Academy offers two optional insurance plans: Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) and Student Accident Insurance (SAI). Parents are responsible for the full year’s tuition even if part of the year is spent in other study or
on a Senior Project, or if for any reason the student withdraws or is dismissed.
A statement for the full year’s tuition is mailed on July 1st. One half of the tuition cost, plus the charges for insurance, and the Parents Association dues must be paid no later than August 1. The second half of the tuition is due no later than December 1st. Parents who find it more convenient to pay monthly may want to consider the Thayer 10-Month or 12-Month Payment Plan. Details and applications for these and other plans are available from the Business Office. It should be noted that a student will not be admitted to class if the tuition and fees have not been paid.
ACCREDITATION & ASSOCIATIONSThayer Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory day school of approximately 690 students in grades six through twelve. Founded in 1877, it is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution directed by a Board of Trustees. Thayer holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE), the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), the Secondary School Admissions Test Board (SSATB), the Independent School League Council, Education Records Bureau (ERB), and The Steppingstone Foundation.
Thayer Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Accreditation occurs every ten years. In 1985 the United States Department of Education cited Thayer’s excellence through the Exemplary Private School Recognition Project.
Thayer Academy admits students without regard to race, sex, color, religious creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities which it provides.
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THAYER PEOPLE
Faculty and AdministrationThe year of appointment to Thayer Academy is indicated in parentheses. Faculty, administration, and staff members who are Thayer graduates are identified by the year of graduation after their names. In addition to teaching, faculty also act as advisors, coaches, and activity leaders. All faculty provide extra academic help outside of class.
AdministrationW. Theodore Koskores ’70 (2003)HeadmasterB.A., Boston UniversityM.A.L.S., Columbia University
R. Highley Thompson (2011)Upper School DirectorB.A., Princeton UniversityM.Ed., University of Virginia
Carson T. Smith (2009)Middle School DirectorB.A. Connecticut CollegeM.P.A., University of New HampshireM.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Middle School FacultyDaniel S. Alosa (2005)Instrumental Music, CFA ManagerBoston Conservatory
Charlotte T. Browne (1991)Vocal MusicB.Mus.Ed., University of Lowell Barbara Carlson (2007)Hale Learning Center TutorB.A., University of Rhode IslandM.F.A., Vermont College
Tara Corcoran ’88 (1994)Theater Arts B.A., Emerson CollegeM.Ed., Lesley College
Sarah Corey (2004)Grade SixB.A., Kenyon College
John C. Farwell (1990)Mathematics Department HeadB.A., Bates College
J. Andrew Gibson (2000)Mathematics, Middle School DeanB.S., Bridgewater State CollegeM.A., San Jose State University
Dena Gwin (1979)Visual Arts, Fine Arts Department HeadB.A., Connecticut College
John A. Hamilton (1991)ScienceB.A., University of North Carolina
Carter Harrison (2003)English Department HeadB.A., University of PennsylvaniaM.Ed., Harvard University
Dana Huntington (1987)History Department Head, Academic Technology CoordinatorB.A., Williams College
Victoria N. Kalman (2011)Foreign LanguageB.A., Williams College
Elizabeth Keenan (2011)Middle School CoordinatorThe Hale Learning CenterB.A., Fairfield University
Barbara M. Knox (2000)Grade Six Department HeadB.A., Lake Forest CollegeM.Ed. Lesley College
Douglas Lally ’87 (2004)Middle School Athletic Director, MathematicsB.A., Boston College
William Lanagan (2005)Foreign LanguageB.A., Colby College
Napoleon Lherisson ’06 (2011)HistoryB.A., Brandeis University
Allynn Lodge (2007)Foreign Language, Diversity CoordinatorA.B. Princeton UniversityM.Ed., Harvard University
Mark Nelson (1976)ScienceB.S., Boston State CollegeM.Ed., Harvard University
Patricia Nelson (1991)MathematicsB.S., Boston State College
William M. O’Dwyer Jr. ’02 (2006)Grade SixB.A., Boston College
Peter C. Robarts (1981)ScienceB.S., University of New Hampshire
Gregory P. Sabine (1991)HistoryA.B., Brown UniversityM.S., University of Rhode Island
Michael P. Shea III (1984)EnglishB.A., St. Michael’s CollegeM.A., Bridgewater State College
Stephen J. Sirrico (1987)Science Department HeadB.S., University of Massachusetts
Alison C. Soule (2009)EnglishB.A., Boston University
Amy Sprung (2008)Librarian, Technology CoordinatorB.A., Wesleyan UniversityM.L.S., Simmons College Graduate School
Angela Toussaint (2003)Foreign Language Department HeadB.A., Wheaton CollegeM.Ed., University of Massachusetts--Boston
Jeffrey M. Toussaint ’82 (1997)Grade SixB.A., Brown UniversityM.Ed., University of Massachusetts—Boston
Emily Wierdsma (2008)CounselorB.A., Dickinson CollegeEd. M., Boston University
Natalie K. Young (2009)ScienceB.S., University of Massachusetts—Amherst
Upper School FacultyDaniel S. Alosa (2005)Instrumental Music, CFA ManagerBoston Conservatory
Erica F. Archabal (2007)Academic Support CoordinatorThe Hale Learning CenterB.A., The University of Texas at AustinM.Ed., Harvard University
Norma P. Atkinson (1982)HistoryB.A., Tufts UniversityM.A., Winthrop College Ph.D., Ball State University
Mary K. Bashir (2011)Foreign LanguageB.A., Holy CrossM.A., Middlebury College
Gloria Blanco-Kelly (1995)Foreign LanguageB.S., University of San Diego
Steven J. Branfman (1978)Visual ArtsB.A., Cortland State UniversityM.A.T., Rhode Island School of Design
Heidi K. Brown (2002)HistoryB.A., Brown UniversityM.A., The Ohio State University
Barbara Browne (2009)School Publications, Library AssistantB.A., Villanova UniversityM.A., University of Massachusetts—Amherst
Jeffrey W. Browne (1991)Instrumental MusicFine and Performing Arts HeadB. Mus., University of MassachusettsM.Ed., Lesley University
Kelly H. Browne (2005)Performing ArtsB.A., University of Massachusetts
Kenneth E. Burke (2006)Foreign Language, HumanitiesB.A., Amherst College
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David Callum (2010)MathematicsB.A., Boston UniversityM.A., Simmons College
Barbara Carlson (2007)Hale Learning Center TutorB.A., University of Rhode IslandM.F.A., Vermont College
Larry Carlson (1977)History, Archivist AssistantB.A., University of Rhode IslandM.A., University of Massachusetts
Kevin M. Cedrone (1992)Computer ScienceMathematics Department HeadB.A., College of the Holy CrossM.S., University of Massachusetts
Stephen W. Cedrone (2001)MathematicsB.A., Boston CollegeM.S., Boston College
Thomas A. Chiari (1999)Mathematics, Freshman Class DeanAcademic DeanB.A., Johns Hopkins UniversityM.A., Boston College
Suzanne Clifford (2005)MathematicsB.A., California Lutheran UniversityM.A., Pepperdine University
Paula Collins (1997)ScienceB.S., University of MassachusettsPh.D., University of Mass. Medical Center
Jacob Diamond (1981)Foreign LanguageB.A., State University of NY at Binghamton
Robin Dixon ’79 (1988) HistoryB.A., University of New Hampshire
Brooks Donnelly (2003)HistoryB.A., Hamilton CollegeM.A., University of Vermont
Donald J. Donovan (1990)Science Department HeadB.A., University of MassachusettsM.N.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Sarah C. McNeilly Donovan (1999)English Department HeadDirector of Benelli Writing CenterB.A., Hamilton CollegeM.A.T., Brown University
Matthew Dunne (1998)History Department HeadDirector of StudiesB.A., Williams CollegeM.A., University of Virginia
James Formato (2003)Mathematics, ScienceB.S., University of Massachusetts/AmherstM.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Daniel Forrest (2000)Mathematics, Archivist AssistantB.S., Brown UniversityM.S. Purdue University
Kristan Gately (2000)History, Dean of StudentsJunior Class Co-DeanB.A., Harvard UniversityM.A., Boston College
Benjamin I. Goldstein (2011)MathematicsB.A., Princeton UniversityM.Ed., University of Washington
Geoffrey C. Goodale, ‘62 (1981)EnglishA.B., M.A.T., Brown UniversityPh.D., Boston University
Dena Gwin (1979)Visual ArtsB.A., Connecticut College
Diane Haigh (2003)Visual Arts, Director of Academic Tech.BFA, Massachusetts College of Art
Joseph C. Haney (1978)MathematicsB.S., M.A., University of MassachusettsJ.D., New England School of Law
Wendi S. Happ (1991)Chair of Health & WellnessB.S., Bridgewater State College
Darah Smoot Harper (2005)Foreign LanguageB.A., University of VermontM.A., Middlebury College
Katherine L. Hayman (2000)EnglishB.A., Skidmore CollegeM.A., Columbia University Teachers College
Deborah Higgins (2008)Foreign LanguageB.A., Colby College
David N. Irons (2011)HistoryB.A., Bates College
Karen Jersild (2008)Hale Learning Center Tutor, HistoryB.A., Saint Olaf CollegeM.A.T., Tufts UniversityM.F.A., Southern Maine
Karen A. Jodoin (1992)ScienceB.A., Colby CollegeM.S., University of New Hampshire
Maureen S. Keleher (2009)Foreign Language, EnglishB.A., Harvard-Radcliffe CollegeM.A., Bread Loaf School of English
Fari Khalili (1986)ScienceB.S., Pars CollegeM.S., Tehran UniversityM.S.T., University of New Hampshire
Denise P. King (1999)EnglishB.B.A., North Georgia CollegeM.A., Bridgewater State College
James C. King (1980)EnglishB.A., Montclair State CollegeM.Ed., Harvard University
Karen S. Koskores (2006) Art Instructor, Gallery DirectorB.S., State University of New YorkM.A., New York University
Janet Langer (2004)Assistant Librarian B.A., Wellesley CollegeM.L.S., Simmons College
Marc Larrey (2002)Instrumental MusicBerklee College of Music
Emma Lee (2006)Foreign LanguageB.A. Fu Jen Catholic UniversityM.A., Central Missouri State University
Daniel J. Levinson (1977)History, EnglishB.S., Northwestern UniversityM.A., New School for Social Research
Maryam J. Lombardi (1999)MathematicsB.S., Texas Tech UniversityB.A., University of Colorado
Terri D. Lukens (2002)Foreign LanguageB.A., Bowdoin College
James G. MacVarish (1999)Science, Junior Class Co-DeanB.S., University of Lowell
Deanna Mellican (2005)Foreign LanguageB.A., University of ArizonaM.A., Florida State University
Kathleen A. Neely (1977)ScienceB.S., Marymount CollegeM.A.T., University of New Hampshire
Peter Neely (1971)Director of Studies, College Counseling, EnglishA.B., Yale UniversityM.A., Middlebury College
Nicole Pardo (1998)Visual Arts B.A., Syracuse University
Joseph Pelletier (1999)EnglishB.A., University of Massachusetts--BostonM.A.T., Tufts University
James B. Pickel II (1971)Foreign Language, HumanitiesB.A., University of Massachusetts
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Marc Rando (1989)Foreign Language Department HeadB.A., Colby CollegeM.P.A., Suffolk University
Melinda Reuter (1996)English, Sophomore Class DeanB.A., Franklin & Marshall CollegeM.Ed., Harvard University
Alan E. Richins (2001)Performing ArtsB.S. Weber State UniversityM.M., University of Northern Colorado
Thad Robey (2002)Director of College Counseling, EnglishB.A., Colorado College M.A., Washington University
Aidan Rooney-Céspedes (1988)Foreign Language, EnglishB.A., H.Dip.Ed., St. Patrick’s College, Ireland
Lawrence L. Rooney ’87 (2002)Physical EducationB.A., Providence College
Suzanne S. Sarles (2009)MathematicsB.S., Villanova University
Christian (Skip) Schneider (1999)ScienceB.A., Principia CollegeM.Ed., University of Massachusetts
Jenny S. Schneider (2010)College Counselor, EnglishB.A., Middlebury CollegeM.Ed., Harvard University
William R. Searle (1977)Visual ArtsB.F.A., Massachusetts College of ArtM.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
Pamela Sheiber (2005)Performing ArtsA.B., Brown UniversityJ.D., Boston University School of Law
Deborah N. Siegel (1995)MathematicsB.A., Yale UniversityM.A.T., Tufts University
Jamison Smith (2008)ScienceB.A., Cornell UniversityEd.M., Harvard Graduate School
Karen W. Starr ’70 (2001)Library Director B.A., Tufts UniversityM.Ed., Boston CollegeM.S. Simmons College
Elizabeth A. Sullivan (1991)Upper School CounselorCommunity Service CoordinatorHealth ProgramsB.A., Vassar CollegeM.A., Manhattan College
Francisco Vega Torres (2008)Foreign LanguageB.A., University of Puerto RicoM.A., A.B.D. University of Wisconsin
Susan Witt (1972)English, Senior Class DeanB.S., University of BridgeportEd.M., Boston University
Christine Woods (2005)College Counselor, MathematicsB.A., M.Ed., Boston University
ADMINISTRATION AND STAFFAdministration OfficesMarilyn S. Legg (1987)Assistant to the HeadmasterA.S., Lasell College
Maureen McCarthy (2004)Middle School Administrative AssistantA.S., Burdett College
John E. Murphy III (1986)Student Office
Mynetta V. Murray (1996)Upper School Registrar
Donna Richardson P’09,’11 (2009)Assistant to Middle School Director, Middle School Registrar
AdmissionsJonathan R. White (1993)Director of AdmissionsA.B. Harvard UniversityM.A., Middlebury CollegeM.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education
Erin Carroll Cash (2008)Associate Director of AdmissionB.A., Boston CollegeM.A., Brown University
Barbara L. Kenslea (2007)Admissions AssistantB.S., Springfield College
Jessica E. Leaver ’00 (2006)Associate Director of AdmissionB.A., Fairfield University
Katherine Marsano (2006)Office ManagerB.A., University of Washington
Julianne Mehegan (1981)Admissions AssistantKatherine Gibbs School
Lawrence Rooney ‘87 (2002)Admission Officer, Health & WellnessB.A., Providence College
Jennifer E. Welch (2010)Associate Director of AdmissionB.A., University of Vermont
ArchivesLillian H. Wentworth (1961)Faculty Emerita, Archivist & Publications EmeritaA.B. Brown UniversityM.A., University of VirginiaM.S.L.S., Simmons College
Larry Carlson (1977)History, Archivist AssistantB.A., University of Rhode IslandM.A., University of Massachusetts
Dan Forrest (2000)Mathematics, Archivist AssistantB.S., Brown UniversityM.S., Purdue University
AthleticsMatthew R. McGuirk ’92 (2001)Upper School Athletic DirectorB.A. University of New Hampshire
Douglas Lally ’87 (2004)Middle School Athletic DirectorB.A., Boston College
Sophie Browne (2009)Strength and Conditioning CoachB.A., Wheaton College
Garett Butkuss (2001)Athletic Trainer, Health & Wellness B.S., Northeastern University
Wendi S. Happ (1991)Chair, Health & WellnessB.S., Bridgewater State College
Anne Marie Leonard (2003)Cage Manager
Ellen Malloy (2003)Head Athletic TrainerB.S., Bridgewater State CollegeM.Ed., University of Virginia
John Reid (2007)AthleticsB.A., Boston College
Lawrence Rooney ‘87 (2002)Health & Wellness, Admission OfficerB.A., Providence College
Business OfficeWilliam Stephenson (2005)Business ManagerACA, Institute of Chartered Accountants, IrelandMBA, Harvard University
Laurie Garrity (1990)Business Office AssociateChandler School for Women
Priscilla K. Loring (2006)ControllerB.S., M.B.A., Northeastern University
Louise McPherson (1992)Business Office Associate
Lee Smith (1996)Business Office AssociateB.S., Framingham State University
Karen Boswsorth (2011)Business Office AssociateB.S. University of Vermont
College CounselingThad Robey (2002)Director of College Counseling, EnglishB.A., Colorado College M.A., Washington University
Peter Neely (1971)College Counselor, Director of Studies, EnglishA.B., Yale UniversityM.A., Middlebury College
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• DRAMA
• MUSIC
• STUDIO ART
• DRAMA
• MUSIC
• STUDIO ART
• DRAMA
• MUSIC
• STUDIO ART
• CHORUS
• INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
• PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
• CHORUS
• INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
• PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
• CHORUS
• INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
• PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
• ENGLISH HONORS
• ENGLISH
• ENGLISH HONORS
• ENGLISH
• ENGLISH HONORS
• ENGLISH
• ANCIENT GREECE & EARLY ROME
• WORLD GEOGRAPHY
• MIDDLE AGES
• RENAISSANCE
• AGE OF DISCOVERY
& EXPLORATION
• UNITED STATES HISTORY
• 6TH GRADE MATH HONORS
• 6TH GRADE MATH
• PRE-ALGEBRA HONORS
• PRE-ALGEBRA
• ALGEBRA HONORS
• ALGEBRA
• INTRO TO ALGEBRA
• OCEANOGRAPHY/MARINE BIOLOGY • MATTER & ENERGY • HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
• INTRODUCTION TO
WORLD LANGUAGES
THROUGH LATIN
• LATIN 7 (1st Half Latin I)
• FRENCH 7 (1st Half French I)
• SPANISH 7 (1st Half Spanish I)
• LATIN 8 (2nd Half Latin I)
• FRENCH 8 (2nd Half French I)
• SPANISH 8 (2nd Half Spanish I)
• NUTRITION & DIET
• PERSONAL HEALTH & HYGIENE
• PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
• DECISIONS & CONSEQUENCES
• ADOLESCENT HEALTH ISSUES
• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
• INTEGRATED INTO SCIENCE CLASS
• TIGERNET CORE SKILLS
INTEGRATED INTO CURRICULUM• INTEGRATED INTO CURRICULUM • INTEGRATED INTO CURRICULUM
• INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT or
HEALTH & WELLNESS
• INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT or
HEALTH & WELLNESS
• INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT or
HEALTH & WELLNESS
• ACTIVITY PERIOD EACH TRIMESTER
(6th, 7th, 8th mixed)
• CONFERENCE PERIOD
• STUDY SKILLS
• ACTIVITY PERIOD EACH TRIMESTER
(6th, 7th, 8th mixed)
• CONFERENCE PERIOD
• STUDY SKILLS
• ACTIVITY PERIOD EACH TRIMESTER
(6th, 7th, 8th mixed)
• CONFERENCE PERIOD
• STUDY SKILLS
6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
ARTS (REQUIRED)
ARTS (ELECTIVE)
ENGLISH
HISTORYSOCIAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
WORLD LANGUAGES
HEALTH&
WELLNESS
TECHNOLOGY
ATHLETICS
CO-CURRICULAR
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Christine Woods (2005)College Counselor, MathematicsB.A., M.Ed., Boston University
Mynetta Murray (1996)Upper School RegistrarAssistant to College Counselors
CommunicationsPaul W. Kahn (2006)Director of PublicationsA.B., Brown UniversityM.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryJ.D., Boston University School of Law
Barbara Browne (2009)School Publications, Library AssistantB.A., Villanova UniversityM.A., University of Massachusetts—Amherst
DevelopmentMark E. Gutierrez (1997)Director of DevelopmentB.S.F.S., Georgetown UniversityMBA, University of Southern California
Anthony Amonte ’89 (2011)Development Office/Leadership GiftsB.A., Boston University
Caroline Brodigan ’98 (2004)Assistant Director of Annual GivingB.A., Gettysburg College
Debra M. Budde (2011)Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Parent ProgramsA.B., University of Michigan
Matt Fishbein (2010)B.A., Wesleyan CollegeM.A., University of East Anglia-England
Rachael Vassalotti ’79 (1998)Associate Director of DevelopmentB.S., Bates College
Driver EducationLee Conti (1981)Certified Driver Education Instructor,Massachusetts Registry of Motor VehiclesB.A., Boston CollegeM.A., Boston University
Terry Gibbons (1980)Certified Driver Education Instructor,Massachusetts Registry of Motor VehiclesB.A., M.Ed., University of Mass.—Boston
Food ServicesDouglas Foss (2011)Director of Food ServicesSage Dining Services
Julieanne Connelly (1979)Assistant Director of Food Services
Mary Contrino (2005)Pedro Neto (2002) Darlene Wood (1993)
Information TechnologyTheresa Rubico Jay (2011)Director of Information TechnologyB.S., Stonehill CollegeB.S.E.E., Boston UniversityM.Ed., University of Massachusetts—Boston
Joseph A. Fuoco (1997)Certified Novell EngineerHelp Desk Administrator
Alan L. Qualtieri (2001)Help Desk Administrator
Eric Young (2007)Help Desk AdministratorB.S., University of Massachusetts—Boston
Plant & FacilitiesPaul R. Pantano (1975)Director of Plant and Facilities
Scott Blais (2003)Assistant Director of Plant and Facilities
Robert Douglas Bettle (1988)
Daniel Costello (2001)
Carl Obin (1992)
Rich Uloth (1996)
James Williams (1993)
School NurseKathy Monahan (2003)School Nurse, Health & WellnessB.S.N., R.N., Boston CollegeM.S.N., Marymount College
Shelly Creager (2009)School NurseB.S.N., Boston College
Summer ProgramsCathy Turpel (2000)Director of Summer ProgramsB.S., University of Maine
Anne Marie Leonard (2003)Camp Administrator
THAYER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
• VISUAL ARTS, DANCE & MOVEMENT,
• THEATER, MUSIC, CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS
• PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL & VOICE LESSONS
• 18 DIFFERENT ART ELECTIVES
• VISUAL ARTS, DANCE & MOVEMENT,
• THEATER, MUSIC, CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS
• PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL & VOICE LESSONS
• 18 DIFFERENT ART ELECTIVES
• AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
• AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
• LANGUAGE & STYLE (Fall)
• AMERICAN MASTERWORKS (Spring)
• WORLD LITERATURE HONORS (Fall)
• WORLD LITERATURE (Fall)
• ADVANCED COMPOSITION (Fall)
• 8 ELECTIVES (Spring)
• AP U.S. HISTORY
• U.S. HISTORY
• HONORS SEMINAR: GLOBAL HISTORY LESSONS (Fall)
• 15 HISTORY ELECTIVES (Fall, Spring)
• PRECALCULUS HONORS
• PRECALCULUS
• FOUNDATIONS OF PRECALCULUS
• GEOMETRY HONORS
• GEOMETRY
• GEOMETRY FUNDAMENTALS
• AP CALCULUS AB, BC
• CALCULUS
• TOPICS IN CALCULUS
• PRECALCULUS HONORS
• PRECALCULUS
• FOUNDATIONS OF PRECALCULUS
• DISCRETE MATH
• CHEMISTRY HONORS
• CHEMISTRY
• ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
• INDEPENDENT SUMMER RESEARCH
• AP BIOLOGY• AP CHEMISTRY• AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE• AP PHYSICS • ELECTIVES NOTE: AP Sciences are second year courses
• FRENCH III, IV, IV HONORS, AP FRENCH LANGUAGE
• LATIN III HONORS, IV, IV HONORS
• SPANISH III, III HONORS, IV, AP SPANISH LANGUAGE
• CHINESE I, II, III
• CULTURAL ELECTIVES
• FRENCH III, IV, IV HONORS, V HONORS, AP FRENCH LANG.
• LATIN IV HONORS, AP LATIN (Virgil)
• SPANISH III, III HONORS, IV, V HONORS, AP SPANISH LANG.
• CHINESE II, III, IV
• CULTURAL ELECTIVES
• CPR / AED / FIRST AID
• DECISIONS
• ELECTIVES
• ELECTIVES
• PROGRAMMING I (C++)
• AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (EVERY OTHER YEAR)
• PROGRAMMING I (C++)• AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (EVERY OTHER YEAR)• DATA STRUCTURES IN JAVA (EVERY OTHER YEAR)• HONORS SEMINAR
• ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• ATHLETICS
• COMMUNITY SERVICE
• ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, THEATER
• ACADEMIC SUPPORT• ATHLETICS• COMMUNITY SERVICE• ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, THEATER• SENIOR PROJECT
11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
ARTS (ELECTIVES)
ENGLISH
HISTORY
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
WORLD LANGUAGES
HEALTH&
WELLNESS
COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CO-CURRICULAR
• FOUNDATION IN THE ARTS (required)
• CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS
• DANCE CLASSES
• PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL & VOICE LESSONS
• VISUAL ARTS, DANCE & MOVEMENT,
• THEATER, MUSIC, CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS
• PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL & VOICE LESSONS
• 18 DIFFERENT ART ELECTIVES
• ENGLISH I HONORS
• ENGLISH I
• ENGLISH WORKSHOP
• ENGLISH II HONORS
• ENGLISH II
• WORLD HISTORY HONORS
• WORLD HISTORY
• MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY HONORS
• MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY
• ALGEBRA II HONORS
• ALGEBRA II
• ALGEBRA I
• ALGEBRA I FUNDAMENTALS
• GEOMETRY HONORS
• GEOMETRY
• ALGEBRA II HONORS
• ALGEBRA II
• ALGEBRA II FUNDAMENTALS
• PHYSICS
• PHYSICAL SCIENCE
• BIOLOGY HONORS
• BIOLOGY
• FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
• FRENCH I, II, II HONORS
• LATIN I, II, II HONORS
• SPANISH I, II, II HONORS
• CHINESE I
• FRENCH II, III, III HONORS
• LATIN II, II HONORS, III, III HONORS
• SPANISH II, II HONORS, III, III HONORS
• CHINESE I, CHINESE II
• INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & WELLNESS
• FITNESS CONCEPTS
• COOPERATIVE GAMES / INITIATIVES
• LIFETIME ACTIVITIES
• CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
• NUTRITION
• TIGERNET CORE SKILLS
(OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS)• PROGRAMMING I (C++)
• ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• ATHLETICS
• COMMUNITY SERVICE
• ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, THEATER
• ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• ATHLETICS
• COMMUNITY SERVICE
• ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, THEATER
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE
ARTS
ENGLISH
HISTORY
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
WORLD LANGUAGES
HEALTH& WELLNESS
COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CO-CURRICULAR
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THAYER ACADEMY UPPER SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
Application to Thayer involves several steps. All candidates are asked to schedule a campus visit which includes a campus tour and an interview; to obtain the required recommendations; to submit a transcript of academic work and testing from their current school; to submit an application form and a one-time application fee; and to take a standardized admission test.
Candidates for grades six, seven, and eight take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), and candidates for grades nine, ten, and eleven take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Numerous test dates and locations are available for both tests. Thayer’s campus is a test center for most dates. All test information and registration materials are included in the student guide to testing that is included in our admission packet.
During the fall, Thayer hosts open houses. Prospective students and their families can tour the campus, speak with faculty and students, and pick up materials. Please call the Admission Office for specific times and dates. The deadline for submitting an admission application is February 1. Candidates whose applications are completed by this date will receive a decision on March 10. Candidates whose applications are completed after February 1 will be considered on a rolling basis, as spaces become available.
To request an admission packet, please phone the Admission Office at (781) 664-2221, send an e-mail to [email protected], or fill out an online form at www.thayer.org.
APPLYING TO THAYER ACADEMYFOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
THE PROCESS
FINANCIAL AIDThayer’s financial aid program awards over $5 million annually to approximately 33% of our student body. All financial aid awards are need-based; there are no scholarships or merit awards.
To apply for financial aid, parents should contact the Financial Aid Office (781-664-2514) to request an application package. The application (called the Parents’ Financial Statement or PFS) may also be completed on line at www.nais.org. More information can be found on Thayer's website at www.thayer.org. The application deadline for financial aid is in early January. Families reapply for financial aid each year and expect to receive a similar proportion of financial aid from year to year, assuming the family’s financial circumstances remain essentially the same. However, a significant change in a family’s financial circumstances may result in an adjustment to the financial aid award.
The Admission Committee selects students for admission without knowledge of who may have applied for financial aid. Separately, The Financial Aid Committee reviews the financial aid file for each accepted student. The Committee uses the School and Student Services (SSS) analysis of the Parents Financial Statement (PFS), along with additional required information (tax returns, W-2s) in the context of Thayer Academy policies. When an award is made, it may be comprised of a grant, a loan to be repaid later, or both. Decisions regarding both admission and financial aid for applications received by the deadline, are mailed on March 10th.
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THAYER ACADEMY PRELIMINARY APPLICATION
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO THE ADMISSION OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. COMPLETING THIS PRELIMINARY APPLICATION WILL OPEN A FILE FOR YOU AND WILL ALLOW US TO ASSIST YOU THROUGH THE ADMISSION PROCESS. THIS FORM MAY BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT www.thayer.org.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name First Middle Initial Preferred Name
Address
Home Phone Applicant Email
Date of Birth Race/Ethnicity (optional) Language(s) other than English spoken at home (optional)
Current School
Interests
Current Grade (Circle) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Application for Grade (circle) 6 7 8 9 10 11 In September 20___
Thayer Relations (siblings, legacies, etc.)
FAMILY INFORMATION
Parent 1 (check) Father Mother Stepparent Guardian Separated Divorced Deceased
Name
Address (if different from applicant's)
Home Phone Parent Email
Parent 2 (check) Father Mother Step Parent Guardian Separated Divorced Deceased
Name
Address (if different from applicant's)
Home Phone Parent Email
SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Female Male
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