新思维从这里开始

我们知道, 在未来取得成功, individuals must be skilled communicators, 强有力的合作者, 以及自信的问题解决者. 这就是为什么我们提供许多领先的环境和项目，将学习带到课堂之外，并提供构建的机会, 成长, and engage with projects and materials in tangible ways. 通过我们对培养21世纪能力的承诺，学生们可以挑战自我，以他们的想象力所限制的方式最大限度地发挥他们的能力. A few of our special programs include Art Across the Academy, 创业研究, 工程与STEAM教育, 自然节目, 与设计思维.

Engaging faculty and students by giving them time, 空间, and the opportunity to achieve their goal, 或者失败后重新组合, has shown truly inspiring outcomes like critical thinking, 解决问题, 冒险和更多." - Gaby Russomagno 1760, Inaugural Director of 创新和专项项目

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小社区，大机遇

成立于2007年, the GA 房屋系统 offers several compelling benefits for students entering the 上学校. 学生被安排到我们的七个学院之一，这将使他们进入一个更亲密、更容易管理的社区, which supports greater connection and individual relationship-building; 2) provides leadership opportunities for students within each House; 3) creates a setting for additional mentoring and collaboration; 4) enables inter-house activities and friendly competitions; and 5) allows faculty advisors to focus on one House, ensuring that all student members receive appropriate amounts of attention and guidance.

Each House is named after a notable headmaster, 老师, 明矾, or community member in GA’s history - Alcott Day, 加洛韦, Kershaw, Osbourn, 罗伯茨, Truesdell, 和华盛顿. 了解更多 关于这些GA领导人.

Informal, fun competitions earn points for the annual Competition Cup. 活动包括智力活动, 精神和体育项目, culminating at House Olympics at the end of the year. Each House has its own 空间 in the 上学校 which includes lockers for all student members, 休息室家具和会议空间. 阅读更多 about how the House system was created at GA.

vwin德赢娱乐的宿舍制度为学生提供了友爱和指导的支持系统. As Prefect, I enjoyed leading my peers and forging lifelong friendships. ——Julia Buchholz, 17岁

构建声音和视点

哈克尼斯表为高年级学生提供了一种最简单但最有效的方法来建立表达观点和参与健康辩论的信心. 根植于苏格拉底的方法，通过合作对话和持续的问答交流来激发批判性思维, 哈克尼斯表的课堂体验鼓励每个参与者参与讨论, 互相挑战, 为观点辩护. 大, 椭圆形的桌子用于人文学科课程，是讨论文学作品的理想之选, questioning interpretations of historical events, 以及其他基于讨论的动态.

There is no hiding around the Harkness Table. 事实上，老师, 还有你的同学, can call on you at any time stresses the importance of being prepared, 并允许你分享你的观点. 没有比我坐在GA的那张桌子旁参与的辩论更好的老师了. ——苏西·卡特勒87年

新思维从这里开始

由长期的捐助者，已故的米吉·比尔德·普莱斯的礼物，成为可能，并纳入罗伯茨家族图书馆和技术中心, 比尔德创新中心由两个空间组成，一个是创客空间，另一个是更大的空间，以进一步吸引学生的学习, 灵活创新实验室. 学生 and faculty use the innovation lab to collaborate, 共享资源和知识, 并产生想法, 以及进入机器人领域. The new ideas take shape in the maker空间, where students work on projects with the use of 3D design software, 激光切割机, 电脑, 和各种各样的材料.

教师 across the school pilot and design various programs and classes for all grade levels. The Beard Center provides a hub for these innovative teaching and learning initiatives, which are centered on project-based learning and a collaborative, 有创意的, 解决问题的过程.

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新的比尔德中心是一个令人难以置信的地方，因为它结合了课堂体验和一种有趣的新学习方式，并有实践经验. One of the most effective tools in the Beard Center are the dividers, because they allow multiple 老师s to use the 空间 at once. 也, the magnificent room in the back is a great spot for science classes, especially when they can use the 3D printer and the laser cutter. ——Harry Mirabile '20

最适合识字学习的地方

字母是我们致力于k - 2年级教学和提高阅读技能的独特设置. 在这片神奇的土地上,年轻的学生学习字母, 辅音, 元音, and words through interactive games and engagement with puppets, 音乐, 和舞蹈. This program enables early childhood learners to see reading as a portal to new adventures, 更好地了解他们的世界, and a continuously enjoyable activity and skill for life.

In addition to instruction in their classroom, they continued reading in the magical land of ‘Alphabetia' led by GA’s literary specialists. 我们的孩子们喜欢这个充满书籍和木偶剧院的教室，在那里创造元音角色，并有一个故事可以分享. The best part was how fun learning to read became through games, plays and storytelling. ——凯瑟琳·奥马利P'23 P'26

共同学习的科学

Kids teach Kids (KTK)是一个很受欢迎的项目，将我们最年轻的学生和最年长的学生联系在一起，进行各种有趣的科学项目.

学前班和幼儿园的学生前往比尔德创新中心，与高年级学生合作制作3D眼镜, 工艺日晷, 进行实验, and see just how exciting science can be. 低年级学生可以花时间向他们认为是GA“摇滚明星”的学生学习, 而年长的爱国者则可以分享他们对科学的热情，并担任导师和老师.

The KTK program was more than just a science activity for my children. 有机会在校园里和“大孩子”一起合作一整年的酷项目，绝对是他们在低年级的一个亮点. ——Josh Albert P'26 '30

理想的环境

Playing outside and exploring the woodlands, 水路, and wildlife surrounding GA are all key parts of our curriculum, and essential to whole-child development. 我们每天都有126英亩的自然美景在召唤我们，我们深思熟虑地有意识地参与到我们的户外教室中.

从学前班到12年级的学生都沉浸在动手体验中，帮助他们与大自然建立联系, 了解环境挑战, 并为解决方案做出贡献. 我们的户外活动为学生们提供了丰富的机会，让他们知道从这里开始一切皆有可能.

认证的奥杜邦协会鸟类栖息地, the Preserve is home to a wide range of wildlife and plant species. 它是如此的特别，我们有这个美丽的学习景观作为我们的课程每天的一部分.
– Sarah Kesten, 上学校 Science 老师 and Preserve Manager