Wayland Academy At Wayland Academy, we promise…
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT GUIDE
HALEY FIEGEL Senior Prefect, Junior Classical League Competitor, plays varsity basketball and volleyball, works on the Student Activities Board, and still plays keyboard in the pit for the fall musical.
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You have to work hard, put the time in, and you have to talk to your teachers. But you can do it. It takes a lot of work, and it’s worth it.
I know that I’m learning a lot, and I know the transition to college will be easy.” 2
you will...
BE CHALLENGED. over the course of
your high school career,
Wayland will teach you critical thinking and quality writing in every discipline, not just English classes. The school offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement classes, as well as electives across the disciplines that allow students to explore subjects rarely offered before college. Wayland’s
faculty
is
composed
of
experienced teachers who will push you to learn and succeed academically, and they’ll care about you beyond the classroom. You will work hard, but the rewards will be worthwhile and evident.
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you will...
BE BUSY. your average school day
at Wayland is packed from breakfast to
lights out. With Wayland’s rotating class schedule, every day is a new experience. Athletics fill the afternoon, and after dinner you can relax or participate in theater, clubs, and other extracurriculars until study hall. Wayland offers everything from Model United Nations, to Robotics Club, to Cooking Club and Ecology Club, just to name a few, and if you have an interest beyond what’s offered, you can be the founding force behind the next big thing.
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student clubs , leadership opportunities
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CHRIS NEIL Plays soccer, baseball, swims, is in Multi-cultural club, serves as a proctor in Wayland Hall, and still finds time for Baking Club.
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My favorite class is Robotics. Our final project is to build a construction vehicle, some part of which has to be 3D printed. We need to have a model on AutoDesk that needs to be 3D printed and coded with Arduino. The thing I like is that you get to see the model taking shape, and you say –
We built that. From scratch. That’s us!” 5
MILO KING Junior Prefect, runs cross-country, competes on the swim team, and plays guitar in his band, Monument 45.
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I went from a school of over 1,000 kids to less than 200 at Wayland. I wasn’t really known for anything at my old school. Everybody’s known at Wayland because we’re at a small school and we’re from everywhere.
Because we’re all from different environments we bring something different to the table.” 6
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BE KNOWN. wayland
academy ’ s
student
body
comes from over
30 different countries and from big cities, mid-sized suburbs and small towns around the United States. This diversity will allow you to engage with different cultures and viewpoints in a way that will only find at Wayland. Our small size ensures that you have the opportunity to succeed. Most of your teachers will live in houses and apartments on campus and serve many roles beyond the classroom. They will be your coach, your dorm supervisor, your club advisor, and perhaps most importantly, your mentor. Your mentor will help guide your personal and academic growth and help insure that you are known and valued.
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the wayland community is
socioeconomically diverse and home to 185
students of 32 different nationalities. Our graduates leave with an international perspective that helps prepare them for college and the global economy beyond.
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countries & states
represented in the student body UNITED STATES
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you will...
HAVE FUN. as a boarding student
at Wayland, you will live with
your best friends just down the hallway. Though the days are packed, during evenings and weekends you’ll have plenty of flexibility for fun. There’s always someone to hang out with on campus, whether that means video games, Frisbee golf, watching a movie in the dorm lounge, or just talking into the evening. Shopping, restaurants and a movie theater are all within walking distance, and the school arranges trips on the weekends for concerts, laser tag, professional sporting events, and a wide variety of activities. During Spring Break, the school offers student trips abroad including, over the past few years, travel to Ireland, Germany, Guatemala, and (see above!) Rome.
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ALLIE BRUNING Plays basketball, soccer and volleyball, participates in drama, Junior Classical League, and selected as a member of the Chapel Committee.
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I find fun in the little things. Being in the dorm at night and experiencing dorm life. The ability to walk everywhere off campus is really nice, too.
And there are also the weekend trips, like amusement parks, sporting events, mall trips. Wayland’s really good at giving you the regular opportunities like capture the flag, ultimate Frisbee, and the gym is always open.”
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at Wayland Academy. The one constant is that there is something to do every morning, noon, and night. Even on school days, there is often free time from 5:45 to 8:00 p.m., so students can eat a leisurely dinner and hang out with friends to unwind. every day is different
Weekends are more loosely-structured, and students have time to sleep in, recharge, visit local restaurants, go to movies, or attend a variety of activities. Past Wayland events have included shopping trips in Madison and Milwaukee, concerts, swimming or boating excursions, SCUBA diving classes and trips, professional ball games, renaissance fairs, festivals, and amusement parks. The list goes on and on, but rest assured that there are plenty of weekend opportunities for students of all interests.
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8 am
9:40 am
The day begins with the most important meal of the day: breakfast. In addition to scrambled eggs, pancakes, bagels, toast, cereal, fresh fruit, oatmeal, juices, and waffles, some days feature homemade donuts, omelets made to order, or smoothies!
Wayland has an eight-period day on a rotating schedule.You’ll take everything from German to Algebra to cello lessons to everything in between.
If this is a Monday, at 9:40 the entire school meets for an all-school Assembly. On Fridays, you’ll have a short Chapel Service. Other days of the week, this period will feature times for clubs to meet and other activities.
BREAKFAST
MORNING CLASSES and STUDY PERIODS
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ASSEMBLY
11:30 am
12:15 pm
LUNCH
It’s a great chance to meet up with friends and enjoy multiple options in the servery, including an extensive salad bar, freshly baked pizzas, deli area, and soft serve ice cream. On Thursdays, you’ll have mentor lunch with your faculty mentor and your fellow mentees.
AFTERNOON CLASSES and STUDY PERIODS After lunch, it’s time for more classes. Even though there are eight periods in a day, most students have one or two periods without a class. They can study and work in Swan Library or their residence hall rooms and study spaces.
5:45 pm
4 pm
DINNER, CLUBS, HANG OUT
ATHLETICS
When athletics ends for the day, it’s time for dinner, meetings with student organizations, or just a little time to hang out with friends before study hall.
From 4-5:30 p.m. you’ll participate in athletics, forensics, pep band, depending on your preference and the season.
8 pm
10:30 pm
Sunday through Thursday nights, boarding students have a two hour study hall to do homework and prepare for the days ahead.
After a full day, it’s time to turn in. On weekends, lights out isn’t until midnight, but you’ll need a full night’s sleep for the school day ahead.
STUDY HALL
LIGHTS OUT
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NICK DERR Wayland Academy `10; University of Wisconsin `14; Harvard University PhD Program in Physics
I owned dorm life freshman year. I had 52 credits from AP classes, and I was able to graduate in two years.
“When I look back on my first year of college, I used the habits, skills and knowledge fostered by Wayland. More importantly, Wayland’s college counseling staff helped me decide to enroll in UW-Madison’s strong undergraduate engineering program rather than attending Yale. If I hadn’t graduated from Wayland, I might not have lived up to my full potential.”
I had 52 credits from AP classes, and I was able to graduate in two years.
LAURA BACHMAN Wayland Academy `10; Boston University `12; University of Wisconsin Law School `17
“Wayland prepared me for college in two ways. First, I was completely prepared to live in the dorms. I owned dorm life freshman year. I had the hang-out room and knew how to make all the great dorm food. The second way was in academics. I had 52 credits from AP classes, and I was able to graduate in two years.”
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you will...
BE PREPARED. time
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time
again ,
returning Wayland
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knowledge, and the preparation necessary to succeed at the next level. Wayland’s college counseling staff helps you prepare for higher education from your first day on campus. You will receive guidance in test preparation, finding the right college, the application process, and ultimately, making your college decision. All of our graduates are accepted into a college or university, including some of the most outstanding in the country.
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of wayland seniors were accepted t o a col l e ge or u n i v er si t y
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Wayland Academy
WAYLAND ACAD EMY MI S S I O N:
Wayland Academy prepares each student for college and beyond through a liberal arts curriculum and campus programs devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and the development of character.
Office of Admission 101 North University Avenue Beaver Dam, WI 53916-2533
Toll Free: 800.860.7725 Outside US: 920.356.2120
Discovering knowledge and building character. Together. Since 1855.
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