Ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes, who penned this year's All-Community Read, shares his thoughts about speaking at Brooks, where he'll take us behind the scenes of his bestselling book and inspiring adventures!
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Fresh classes, and updates to favorite ones, make Brooks School's ninth Winter Term more exciting than ever!
Outstanding alumni athletes and a longtime coach were inducted into Brooks' Athletics Hall of Fame with a touching celebration during the school's annual Homecoming.
An international photographic exhibition, featuring portraits and interviews with 200 women around the world, challenges and inspires students with stories of strength and hope.
Professional development throughout the school year allows educators to learn and grow so they can best help their pupils do the same.
Students recognized United Nations Day with a fun, and personal, flag ceremony.
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On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, students will explore the challenges of being our authentic selves - with guest speaker social justice education scholar Jamila Lyiscott - and in student- and faculty-run workshops on related topics.
Parents of current students are invited to come watch class presentations, explore the Winter Term curriculum and talk with students and teachers about all that they've worked on during the intensive term. A reception with refreshments will follow!
Students enjoy a weekend off, through January 27 (boarders return by 8 p.m.), before second semester begins.
The second half of the 2019-2020 academic year gets underway today!
Mingle with fellow class of 2021 parents and College Counseling Office staff members at Head of School John Packard's home to begin Brooks' College Counseling Kickoff weekend. RSVP HERE.
Class of 2021 students and their parents are invited to Brooks' College Counseling Kickoff event. The program features panel discussions with college admission officers, a presentation of Brooks School's 2020-2021 program, case studies and a Q&A session. RSVP HERE.
It's Brooks School's fifth-annual Giving Day, the biggest day of the year for the Brooks Fund. We would love to topple last year's Giving Day total of 745 gifts, but can't do it without your support. Please join forces with others off campus to ensure a meaningful experience for all on campus!
Students enjoy a buffet of holiday goodies, courtesy of Brooks' Parents Committee!
The annual 100 Days until graduation event is held to inform sixth-formers about what their connection to Brooks will be like as alumni. The Alumni Office also takes this opportunity to talk with students about what it means to donate to Brooks, and works toward 100-percent participation in the class of 2020 gift.
Alumni, parents and friends of Brooks School are invited to join host Isabella Speakman Timon '92 and Head of School John Packard P'18, P'21 for drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Gulf Stream Bath & Tennis Club. Get details, see who's coming and RSVP HERE. All are welcome: We look forward to seeing you!
The spring season of sports and all afternoon activities begins today on campus. See the schedules for our athletics teams. Go Brooks!
Students and faculty depart for nearly three weeks, through March 25, to relax before finishing off the school year.
The Parents Committee treats Brooks faculty and staff to a luncheon on campus to say thank you for all that they do!
Spring Break ends as boarding students and faculty return to campus in preparation of resuming classes tomorrow.
Accepted students are welcome to campus for the first of our two April revisit days.
UniquelyBrooks
Winter Term
Winter Term is an intense, three-week, one-topic course of study held each January. Puttting into practice the concept of “depth over breadth,” the single-course structure of Winter Term allows students and faculty to work together even more closely than they do in regular classes.
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Students On The Forefront
The Students on the Forefront of Science Program is a summer internship initiative that provides rising sixth-formers with innovative experiences that expose them to research, technology and advanced studies in the sciences.
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Exchange Program
Since 1986, Brooks students have participated in exchanges with schools all around the world. A program that started initially with schools in Kenya and South Africa has expanded to include places like Scotland, Spain, Botswana, Peru and Morocco.
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BrooksFacts
1926 year Brooks School was founded
270 acres overlooking Lake Cochichewick
78% of our faculty hold advanced degrees
4.8 million provided in financial aid each year
1:6 faculty-to-student ratio
4 heads of school since 1926
22 states represented in the student body
15 countries represented in the student body
12 average class size
70% of students live on campus
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Roxbury Latin
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Brimmer May
61-55
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Rivers
3-2
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Landmark School
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Groton
2-5
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Groton
0-7
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Groton
1-6
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Groton
7-0
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Tabor
4-6
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Thayer, Middlesex
W, 36-30 vs. Thayer; L, 30-48 vs. Middlesex
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St. George's
1-2
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Rivers
4-2
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BB&N
40-58
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BB&N
29-19
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Middlesex
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Phillips Exeter
3-6
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Phillips Andover
2-1 (OT)
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Phillips Andover
0-7
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Phillips Andover
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Tabor
73-50
Here is a partial list of where some of our athletes have continued their sport at the collegiate level.
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Take a glimpse at all that Brooks has to offer, described in the words of our students.
Take a glimpse at all that Brooks has to offer, described in the words of our students.
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Fill out our online inquiry form and we will send you a packet of materials that will tell you more about Brooks.
Contact our admission office to schedule a visit. We will arrange a student-led tour and an interview with an admission officer.
Learn more about applying to Brooks. We welcome online applications from Gateway to Prep Schools or SSAT's Standard Application.