Brooksians employed by Summer Programs on campus this June, July and August are pleased to report that their jobs brought them lots of laughs — and an even deeper connection to the school.
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about Brooks' Student Counselors Have a Blast Working at Camp!
Recently back from studying abroad in Lima, Vicky Haghighi '19 shares how she loved stepping out of her "comfort zone" during the action-packed exchange trip!
Si Young "Brian" Choi '18 enjoyed the experience of a "lifetime" competing on the South Korean team at an international competition in Israel.
There are just three more months before Brooks' $28 million new building is complete, and momentum is going strong!
Brooks' annual Students on the Forefront of Science internship season kicked off last Monday, and one aspiring doctor is already as busy as a professional surgeon.
The Cummings Foundation awarded Brooks $100,000 to provide competency-based education training for every teaching faculty member.
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Families of new Brooks School students are invited to join us for a get-together before the school year begins. Head of School John Packard P'18, P'21 will be on hand to greet families and address the group. CLICK HERE for more information and to RSVP by August 20. We look forward to seeing you!
The first wave of returning students begins today, kicking off the 2018-2019 academic year at Brooks School. Welcome back to campus Brooksians!
New and returning students report to campus today to begin the 2018-2019 Brooks School year. Welcome class of 2022 and welcome back classes of 2021, 2020 and 2019!
Students report to class today and kick off the first semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
Open house! Students gather to learn about the clubs, organizations and activities available to them throughout the year at Brooks School.
Classmates enjoy trips and challenges together during this annual tradition. See the lineup:
- Third-formers will do Project Adventure and Orientation Activities on campus
- Fourth-formers will travel to the University of New Hampshire's Browne Center
- Fifth-formers will go on a white-water rafting trip
- Sixth-formers will participate in the College Counseling Jumpstart Workshop
Brooks School is hosting an admission reception, offering students and parents the opportunity to meet and talk with Brooksians about the school and our community.
Please join Head of School John Packard and Director of Admission Bini Egertson at the home of hosts Susan and Ace Crary, parents of Gardner '16 and Nick '20. Their address is: 1130 Park Avenue, Apt. 6-1 (at 91st Street), New York, NY. REGISTER HERE. We look forward to seeing you!
Save the date! Parents, please join us for the first Parents Committee meeting of the 2018-2019 school year. Details to follow.
We encourage all parents to attend meetings and volunteer for events. There are numerous opportunities to get involved, whether you live across the country or down the road. Learn more about the group and its activities on the Parents Committee page.
Come back to Brooks and catch-up with classmates, cheer on our teams playing at home, join in a volunteer information session, and celebrate the school's newest Athletics Hall of Famers. This year's group will be inducted with a special ceremony during the event. Visit Alumni Homecoming 2018 for details and the full schedule. We look forward to seeing you!
Calling all alumni interested in volunteering for Brooks School! We're offering an information session for anyone interested in joining our program of class agents, class correspondents and alumni board members. Attendees will hear from Head of School John Packard and have the opportunity to talk with Alumni Board members about their involvement with the school. Whether you've been a volunteer for decades, or interested in getting involved for the first time, there's a place for you! RSVP HERE.
Meet and speak with faculty on campus during our annual Fall Visit Day for prospective students and their families. REGISTER HERE
Brooks School is hosting an admission reception, offering students and parents the opportunity to meet and talk with Brooksians about the school and our community.
Please join Head of School John Packard, Director of Admission Bini Egertson and hosts Denise and Graham Marks, parents of Charlotte '19, at the Essex County Club (153 School Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA). REGISTER HERE. We look forward to seeing you!
Students enjoy a long Columbus Day weekend.
Get in the fall spirit! Brooks grads, come join us for a morning of apple and pumpkin picking, wagon rides, and fresh cider and donuts at Ingaldsby Farm in Boxford, Mass. All alumni are welcome with their families. Please RSVP by Oct. 10.
Brooks School is hosting an admission reception, offering students and parents the opportunity to meet and talk with Brooksians about the school and our community.
Please join Head of School John Packard and Director of Admission Bini Egertson at the home of hosts Nancy and Thomas Ferry, parents of Riker '21. Their address is: 165 Highland Street, West Newton, MA. REGISTER HERE. We look forward to seeing you!
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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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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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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.