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I am delighted that you are taking the time to explore the diverse educational community

that is St. Johnsbury Academy. As you thumb through the pages of our publications, wander

around our campus, and come to know members of our faculty, staff, and student body,

I hope you will get a sense of the exciting array of opportunities that await you here. This is a

place where you are encouraged to dream big—a place in which you are offered many chances to

develop your own unique brand of greatness.

We are committed to helping you discover and pursue your particular intellectual and

extracurricular interests, and in the process, discover who you are and what particular kind of

excellence you possess. At the same time, our traditions of civility and active citizenship will

challenge you to become more compassionate, honest, responsible, and respectful.

Our teachers and programs are among the very best in the world, and they will challenge you

to reach your full potential, helping you achieve more than perhaps you thought possible. Our

diverse community—with students from Vermont, New Hampshire, and dozens of other states

and countries—speaking dozens of languages and each with a unique culture and world view—

will inspire you to rethink your own perspectives on the world and international relations.

As a boarding student, you will live in a small community, surrounded by some of the finest

young people in the world. Living in small, close-knit residences, ranging from Victorian

mansions to brand new dorms, you will make friends easily and develop lifelong friendships with

other young people from all over the world. You will also develop close relationships with the

handful of adults who live with you and help guide you through your Academy years.

From its inception in 1842, the Academy has been a place where young people like you have

developed the skills, knowledge, and character necessary for them to make their world a better

place. All of us here at the Academy confidently promise you that we will help you become the

best person, the best learner, and the best citizen you can be. And as a long-time Academy faculty

member, coach, and parent, I can promise you that you can have a lot of fun along the way.

Very sincerely yours,

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We are committed to helping you discover and pursue your particular intellectual and extracurricular interests, and in the process, discover who you are and what kind of excellence you possess.

The Academy treasures the spirit of young people—their energy, their creativity, their compassion and generosity—and the unique spirit of each student, believing in them even when they don’t believe in themselves.

The Academy is committed to providing every reasonable opportunity for every student to succeed, proactively and empathetically encouraging each one to be resilient, and providing the supports and resources needed to make success a reality.

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By creating a comprehensive and independent school, offering technical training as well as college preparatory studies, the founders forged a community unique among New England academies.

A long-standing education voucher system, providing area students with educational choice, continues to allow the Academy to enroll the majority of students from the regional area while maintaining its independence and offering world-class boarding programs.

history & traditionThe AcAdemy wAs founded in 1842 by Erastus, Thaddeus, and Joseph Fairbanks of Fairbanks

Scales (a major manufacturer in early America), to provide

intellectual, moral, and religious training for their own children

and those of the community. When the school was founded,

the Fairbanks family set the tuition at a level that allowed any

qualified student to attend, thus creating a school in which every

child, regardless of family circumstance, had equal access to

excellence—in education, citizenship, and opportunity. This

enabled the children of farmers and factory workers to receive a

world-class education alongside their own children.

They dreamed of a school, independent in mission and governance, led by a world-class faculty, providing excellent facilities and a program that prepared hearts and minds for the challenges of democratic citizenry. For nearly 170 years, the Academy has embraced this dream, made possible by the vision and generosity of those who love it.

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The commitment to independent community-based education remains at the very heart of the Academy’s educational philosophy and mission.

We have one of the most-diverse student bodies in today’s independent school world.

OurVisionThe AcAdemy is commiTTed To A sTudenT-cenTeRed APPRoAch To TeAchinG And LeARninG. The Academy

embraces the responsibility to determine how each

student learns best—and we adapt our delivery of

instruction to maximize each student’s performance. The

daily schedule is structured to provide all students with

additional learning support or enrichment. Additionally,

boarding students have evening study periods and access

to academic assistance.

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Mission & PhilosophyCharacter To teach good character by modeling and fostering compassion, respect, responsibility, and integrity.

Inquiry To foster a love for learning by challenging individuals to pursue knowledge, creativity, and intellectual self-reliance.

Community To encourage each individual to understand his or her relationships, rights, and responsibilities within a community that is itself part of the larger world.

HigH asPirations for all Success at the Academy comes from the desire to be great: the Academy

cultivates a culture of high aspirations. Setting and maintaining high standards

for performance and decorum, expecting the best from each person, and

believing that no one should ever be or feel mediocre—the Academy community

challenges its members to succeed beyond their previous expectations.

oPtiMisM regarding tHe Potential of eacH stUdent St. Johnsbury Academy believes that young people have the potential

to do great things, that they have gifts and talents—some of which have

gone unrecognized or unused. We believe that by helping each student

recognize and use these gifts, teachers can empower all students to

achieve their own brands of excellence, transforming their own lives

while changing the world around them.


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My son took AP Physics, AP Calculus, and three electricity

courses. The hands-on experience in electricity made him understand trigonometry. This combination of learning could never have happened anywhere else.

The AcAdemy is A PLAce of Life-chAnGinG oPPoRTuniTies. With a comprehensive curriculum that

incorporates more than 220 courses in academic, artistic, and

technical disciplines, St. Johnsbury Academy is the perfect

place to discover your dreams. World-class education in the

classroom is combined with enriching opportunities outside of

it, giving you every opportunity to achieve your own greatness.

Strong academic offerings, international study and travel,

career internships, and multicultural programs open doors to

finding and pursing your passions.

how do you LeARn besT? St. Johnsbury Academy

follows a student-centered approach to teaching designed to

prepare you for further education and college; and to foster

a life-long love of learning. Core courses are taught at four

different levels, allowing you to choose the courses that best

suit your learning style.

“We’re not boarding or day. We’re both. We’re not college prep, tech or arts. We’re life-prep. describing the academy is like trying to describe your close family.”

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choose your essential pieces!

EnglishDrama, Poetry, Short Stories & Novels!Courses include: English, Creative Writing, Journalism, English Literature, and College Writing

CarEEr & TEChniCal EduCaTionBegin the path to your career today! Study culinary, nursing, teaching, automotive technology, and more! Courses include: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Arts and Communication; Architecture and Construction; Business; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Manufacturing; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

advanCEd PlaCEmEnTGet college credit while in high school!AP Courses include: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, U.S. History, European History, U.S. Government and Politics, Psychology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics B, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Environmental Science, Studio Art, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Music Theory

languagEsCommunicate across the globe and discover cultural diversity at home and around the world! Courses include: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish

sCiEnCEInvestigate, authenticate,

and explore the wonders of Science!

Courses include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C:

Electricity & Magnetism, Environmental Science, Genetics, Anatomy and

Physiology, Astronomy and Weather Science, and Forensics

ComPuTEr TEChnologiEs

Learn to program a computer!

Courses include: Programming in JAVA and AP Computer Science

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visual arTsExpress yourself!

Courses include: Drawing and Painting, Anatomy and Figure Drawing, Water-based

Painting, Intaglio Printmaking, Ceramics and Clay, Sculpture, Fashion Design, Oil

Painting, Senior Portfolio, AP Studio Art, Digital Graphics and Design, Filmmaking,

Photography, and Advanced Art

maThEmaTiCsBecome a member of the Math League and compete against schools across the country! Courses include: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Function Analysis, Statistics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Applied Calculus

PErforming arTs

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in the English language while

experiencing American culture!

Courses include: English, World Civilization,

U.S. History, and Senior Capstone

sTemBuild and operate a robot!Courses include: Engineering Design, Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Biotechnical Engineering, and Engineering Design and Development (Capstone)

sEnior CaPsTonE

Make change happen!Past Capstone projects include: create a radio

station, establish an orphanage, AIDS research, publish a book, work with Special Olympics,

construct a science walking trail, help to sponsor an Academy student from Liberia, health and nutrition

for women in India, and much more!

soCial sTudiEsExplore the world!Courses include: U.S. Government and History, European History, World Civilizations, Psychology and Sociology, Philosophy, Geography, and U.S. Economics

Be center stage!Courses include: Concert Band, Jazz

Band, Acting, Stagecraft, Dance, Dance History, AP Music

Appreciation and Theory, String Ensemble, Guitar, and Chorus


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I am a mathematician. I competed at the Math All Star

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As a boarding student, I’ve learned that part of what makes St. Johnsbury Academy special is its diversity, and it’s something I never dreamed of back in China.

The Academy has an especially supportive environment. It’s here that I developed many of my interests and had fun studying and playing. There’s always something to learn and to discover.

—steven, a boarding student from Hong Kong

our faculty is a group of talented, nuturing, and dedicated instructors who are committed to raising your aspirations and guiding you to greatness. They will help you pursue a

personally relevant education and realize

your own unique potential. By encouraging

and supporting excellence in teaching

through extensive professional development

and graduate study, and by rewarding

outstanding educators with specific rewards

and endowed chairs, St. Johnsbury Academy

ensures that your teachers are among the

most talented in the profession. Instructors

here seek to inspire their students each and

every day.

every boarding student is paired with a member of the faculty who

serves as a personal advisor/mentor. Your

advisor helps you adjust to boarding school

life, and will serve as an important source of

guidance and support.

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77% of our award-winning faculty hold advanced degrees.

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InspireFaculty serve as coaches,

academic advisors, mentors, and dorm proctors providing support across campus and throughout the community.

During their time here our students build relationships with some of the very best educators in the world—our faculty and staff—and through those relationships, build lives of good character, inquiry, and community.

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morning assembly begins each day at Chapel

—a chance for the entire Academy community to come

together. Freshmen meet in the more intimate setting of

South Church, while the Upperclassmen gather in Fuller

Hall. Chapel is a foundational tradition at the Academy

and one that allows you, your fellow students, and the

faculty to set a positive tone for the day. The experiences

we share in Chapel become lessons in empathy and

compassion. “Chapel Talks” by students, faculty, and staff

invite you to see a chapter in their lives and to learn from

the challenging experiences they have faced. Whether you

are applauding success, celebrating birthdays, or sharing

viewpoints, Chapel will remind you that you are part of a

vibrant and diverse community.

when you attend st. Johnsbury Academy,

you are agreeing to respect yourself and the other

members of the school community. The Academy

recognizes a student’s right to make mistakes and to

learn and grow from those experiences.

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at the academy, character is paramount and good citizenship is an expectation.

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honoR codeWe, the students of St. Johnsbury Academy, are part of a learning community dedicated to molding superior character and excellent academics. We have high expectations of ourselves and of our peers, and we depend upon our own honesty and integrity to uphold these expectations. Therefore,

1. We believe that cheating, plagiarism, and any other action performed with malintent takes away from the fulfillment of our own true potential.

2. We respect our property, as well as the property of others.

3. We share the objective of building a trusting community which provides a safe, secure, and productive learning environment.

Acceptance of the honor code is a condition of enrollment.

Family chapel brings us all together.

It’s like a family gathering.

the experiences we share in chapel are lessons in empathy and compassion.

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Intaglio Society’s annual trip to Florence, Italy.

Travel

travel to italy and discover intaglio printing.

Hike in beautiful new Zealand.

study culinary arts in france.

research international relations in Japan.

Participate in an exchange program in germany.

Spring break trip to Machu Picchu, Peru.

Along with the Academy’s diverse school community and rigorous academics, the colwell center will help prepare you for your role in the global community.

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With village children after school in Porayar, Tamilnadu, India

The colwell center for Global understanding,

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language learning,

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Through its annual Speaker and Readers Series,

the Colwell Center partners with the Weatherhead Center for Institutional Affairs at Harvard University and the Sauvé Scholars at McGill University to introduce professionals in global affairs to the Academy community.

A forum for international students, faculty,

and guests to share their cultural heritage and

worldview, the Colwell Center promotes global

understanding by hosting diplomats, NGOs,

worldwide leaders, and other professionals and

scholars with international expertise.


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Be GlobalYou get a more global education.

They teach to the whole world.

You’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of weekend trips to local ski areas, and the larger metropolitan cities of Burlington, Boston, and Montreal.

Right At Home

The commitment to supporting a diverse

student body is at the very heart of the

Academy’s educational philosophy and

overall mission.

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students live in one of 11 residences spread across the Academy campus. Each dorm and house has its own unique identity. Every dorm is home to dedicated resident faculty and their families. These faculty members help facilitate a safe and fun environment in which to live and learn.

the campus is within walking distance of a variety of shops, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Cramton House Sheepcote Christensen Hall The Barn

Brantview Tinker House Waterman Green Dorm

students from around the world,

across the country, and from the local area form a thriving and diverse community. The commitment to supporting diversity and cultural exchange is at the very heart of the Academy’s educational philosophy and mission.


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ST. JohNSBury ACADEMy Quick Facts– 21 Advanced Placement courses– Diverse 220-course curriculum– 15 comprehensive technology programs– 40 offerings in the visual and performing arts– Four college-level engineering courses– Four levels of ESL, plus six-week Summer ESL Program

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1 Newell Hall 2 South Congregational Church 3 Ranger Hall 4 Colby Hall Headmaster’s Office Alumni Office Main Office 5 Fuller Hall 6 Severance Hall Resident Life Office 7 Headmaster’s Residence 8 Faculty Residence 9 Waterman 10 1111 Main 11 Maintenance 12 Fairbanks Cottage Admissions Office Business Office 13 Tinker House 14 Brantview 15 The Barn 16 Streeter Hall 17 Mayo Center Grace Stuart Orcutt Library, Colwell Center for Global Understanding, and Student Center 18 Alumni Memorial Gymnasium 19 Field House 20 Charles Hosmer Morse Center for the Arts 21 Sheepcote 22 Cramton House 23 Christensen Hall 24 The Green Dorm 25 Hilltopper Restaurant

A Tennis Court B Burlingame Field C Cary Field Field Hockey D Soccer/Lacrosse Field E Fairbanks Field and Ray Frey Track Football / Track F Softball Field

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Cross the border to visit Montreal and Quebec City.

International AirportsBurlington, VT 1.5 hrs.Manchester, NH 2 hrs.Boston, MA 3 hrs.

“Number 1 Small Town for Adventure.” National Geographic Adventure Magazine

GeoTourismVermont’sNortheastKingdomhas beendesignateda NationalGeographicGeoTourismSite.

Go Green!The State of Vermont has won national awards for environmental stewardship.

ST. JohNSBury ACADEMy Quick Facts– 21 Advanced Placement courses– Diverse 220-course curriculum– 15 comprehensive technology programs– 40 offerings in the visual and performing arts– Four college-level engineering courses– Four levels of ESL, plus six-week Summer ESL Program

– Small classes – average 12 students– 40 interscholastic teams/

20 intramural sports– 50-plus organized clubs and activities– Boarding students from nearly half

the U.S. states and as many countries– Day students from 50 surrounding

communities– $60 million campus in beautiful

small-town setting– Award winning faculty, 77% hold

advanced (master’s and Ph.D.) degrees

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I love our resident community, we support each

other like family.

I am interested in my future and the Academy provides

opportunities that allow me to develop those

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Student LifeLiving on Campus

St. Johnsbury Academy actively promotes positive

student lifestyles conducive to good health and happiness.

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offering more than 50 clubs and activities, we know you can find the right fit.

st. Johnsbury Academy provides a safe and healthy

environment for all members of the school community. This

environment is fostered through policies and programs

that support personal well-being and through an active and

professional student assistance team. We help identify the support

students need.

The faculty is committed to character education. This

commitment is evidenced in such policies as a campus-wide ban

on tobacco products, a firm and written policy prohibiting the use

of drugs and alcohol, a dress code, and standards of behavior and

conduct prescribing appropriate student behavior not just in the

classroom, but at all school functions and throughout the community.

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Golf Lacrosse Softball Tennis Track Cheerleading Cross-Country Running Field Hockey Football Soccer Alpine Skiing Nordic Skiing Basketball Gymnastics Ice Hockey Indoor Track Wrestling Baseball Ultimate Frisbee

Strong in Mind & Body

Participation in athletics or regular physical

activity is vital to maintaining personal fitness and well-being.

athletics

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Many academy sports compete in Vermont division 1

whether you choose to challenge yourself with varsity sports,

or enjoy the more-relaxed atmosphere of intramurals, participating in

Academy athletics help you develop skills, maintain or improve your fitness

level, and feel the satisfaction of being part of a team. We offer countless

opportunities to join in and compete!

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Participation in athletics or regular physical

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I am a homecoming

queen.

Hannah is pictured on the Ray Frey Track in front of the Field House.

The Academy is home to a diverse population, ethnically, religiously, and culturally. This unique community gives students the chance to build relationships with people from many different backgrounds.

the academy is a special place to me because it provides boundless opportunities that allow kids to discover what they’re best at doing and pursue what they love.

—Hannah, a day student from st. Johnsbury, Vermont

I am an athlete:

Gatorade Cross Country Runner

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I am a champion: Division I Vermont State

Cross Country Champion

two years in a row.

“i love advisory. i have become best friends with all the kids in my advisory and they’re all so different from me!”

Support the learning center provides

the one-on-one support you need

to learn at your own pace.

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Learning servicesThe Academy offers a variety of programs to assist those students

who require help with organization and study skills; or whose

diagnosed learning disability creates the need for specialized

assistance, remediation, and classroom accommodations.

Increasing a student’s academic, social/emotional, and self-advocacy

skills are primary goals within these programs. The Special Services

Department is staffed with highly professional special educators

and learning specialists. Services are provided through Study Skills,

Guided Studies, and Individualized Services programs.

The following courses offered in the Special Services Department

receive credit upon successful completion.

study skills is a one-credit course available to both Freshmen

and Upperclassmen. These courses teach learning strategies, time

management, goal setting, and provides time for course work and

assistance from staff.

the Guided studies program provides support services to

students requiring additional attention and support. In addition

to learning strategies and time-management skills, this program

provides individual support including remediation, and the

development and monitoring of classroom accommodations.

Students enroll in the Guided Studies program for one block per day.

the individualized services program is designed for

students who require intensive daily support, and focuses on small

group and/or individual instruction addressing basis skills in all

subject-area content, with real-life applications.

Learning centerThe Center for Academic Improvement was created to provide

students with one-on-one academic support from senior faculty. The

Center is available to students daily during their free block.

Advisor/AdviseeYour advisor will maintain close contact with you, your parents,

and each of your teachers. To promote the kind of cooperation and

understanding necessary to do this well requires time together. We

provide this time during Chapel, weekly advisory meetings, and

other meetings during the school year. Additional personal meetings

are scheduled as often as necessary.

Advisor meetings are designed for two purposes: to provide time to

address most of the common issues that arise during your secondary

school career in an informal and small group (approximately 10

students per advisor) setting; and to build a sense of community and

trust among the advisor group. Our advisor groups often get together

for social activities and community-service projects.

What’s truly special about St. Johnsbury Academy’s special services program is that it seamlessly incorporates world-class special services into the Academy’s renowned comprehensive curriculum. special services finds ways to help you, and the classroom teachers are open to making accommodations.

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the artsExpress Yourself

The numerous arts course offerings are taught by our nationally recognized professional faculty.

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courses in the visual and performing arts including stagecraft, filmmaking, acting, and digital design; 200 seat Black Box theater; six spacious art studios dedicated to drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and photography; a professional dance studio and music center with practice studios.

Located in the state-of-the-art Charles Hosmer Morse Center for

the Arts, the Fine Arts program at St. Johnsbury Academy is among the finest

in the country. In addition to outstanding facilities, more than 40 arts courses

are taught by an assembly of nationally recognized professionals who are

dedicated to not only their art, but the art of teaching as well.

with so many offerings in both performing and visual arts, you

can always find an artistic way to express yourself and seize boundless

opportunities for excellence in the arts.

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I am an actress

performing in the musical “Chicago”

I am an artist enjoying the sites in Florence with the

Intaglio Society

I am a Merit Scholar Commended Student

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Sydney is pictured in front of the Charles Hosmer Morse Center for the Arts.

i love the arts! The Academy’s Charles Hosmer Morse Center for the Arts is a hub of student creativity. I have studied ceramics, printmaking, photography, theatre, and so much more!

—sidney, a day student traveling from newbury, Vermont

Nearly all seniors (98%) have post-high school plans upon graduation and the vast majority of St. Johnsbury Academy graduates (90%) immediately enroll in post-secondary educational institutions.

Guidance & College Counseling

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Graduates of St. Johnsbury Academy have attended hundreds of colleges in the u.S. and around the world. These colleges are representative of our students’ broad interests and aspirations, including four-year and two-year institutions, technical and vocational schools, and liberal-arts and fine and performing arts schools.

Choose your essential pieces! See page 8.

Recognizing the importance of course selection

and long range academic planning, our Guidance Counselors

assume an active role in the scheduling process by offering assistance

to students, advisors, and parents. There is a direct relationship between

a student’s course sequence throughout high school and available post-

secondary options. Course selection during the junior and senior years is

especially critical.

in addition to the advisor, each student is assigned a

college counselor who works with the student and family to research

appropriate college and other post-secondary educational opportunities.

The Guidance Office maintains an extensive library of reference books

and information on individual colleges, organizes visits to college fairs,

and hosts college representatives on campus to help students through

this process. The counselors are also knowledgeable about financial aid

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Our Alumni Our 14,000 alumni are a tight-knit, extended

community throughout all 50 U.s. states

and in 63 countries around the globe.

What makes the academy’s strong, gifted program so unique, i think, is its commitment to the holistic well-being of each and every student. the curriculum certainly stretches students to achieve their maximum potential; but the faculty also creates an encouraging and nurturing environment rather than an atmosphere of cut-throat competition.

—Adrienne raphel, Class of 2006

at the academy, english turned from a school subject to be learned to a language i felt, lived and dreamed in; i realized that studying foreign languages will always be a natural part of me and will accompany me throughout my whole life. this transformation would never have happened without the four years of the contribution from the people and the atmosphere at the place which will always take a special place in my heart. this place is st. Johnsbury academy.

—Katia Lazorenko, ’99; Katia graduated with honors from Moscow State University, Department of English and Spanish

the Hilltopper Magazine is published three times a year and highlights our alumni community.

Laura Everling Mulchay,

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alumni events are

held annually in the U.s.

and international cities.

*20th annual America’s Health Ranking by the United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention.

VermontVermont ranks number one as

america’s healthiest state! National Geographic Traveler has

designated Vermont as the 5th best

travel destination in the world and the

1st in the US.

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Our students are encouraged to become part of something greater than themselves—a community that is itself part of a greater global community.

Our location on Main Street puts students in easy walking distance to a variety of restaurants, theaters, art galleries, the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Catamount Arts Center, and the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium.

Burke Mountain is only 20 minutes away

Kingdom Trails—Best Mountain Biking in the Northeast U.S. as an academy student, you can take

advantage of exciting outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding.

The Academy hosts the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event.

the town of st. Johnsbury was named #1 small town for adventure by National Geographic Adventure magazine.

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realize Yourdreams

1000 Main StreetSt. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

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