D E E R F I E L D AC A D E M Y
A DIFFERENT KIND OF PREP
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HOW DOES AN INSTITUTION ROOTED IN MORE THAN 200 YEARS OF HISTORY CELEBRATE ITS LEGACY AND NEVER STOP MOVING FORWARD?
G R O W AT T H E INTERSECTION OF OLD
AND NEW
Learning doesn’t always come from getting the best grade or scoring the winning goal. It’s about what you gain by being tested, being doubted, or even failing at times. Deerfield is a community of thinkers who collaborate, experiment, and explore remarkable ideas that have the power to change the world. In the pages that follow, seize the opportunity to go off the beaten path, challenge conventional thinking, and start something great. 3
AT DEERFIELD, LEARNING HAPPENS ANYWHERE YOU AND IDEAS INTERSECT. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY + ART 4
THE QUEST TO LEARN
Deerfield promotes a broad, modern curriculum that sparks collaboration, curiosity, and creativity. During your time here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide spectrum of topics. AND IF YOU’RE LIKE MANY STUDENTS, YOU’LL SOON DISCOVER TALENTS AND INTERESTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD.
You’ll also find yourself connecting the dots between classes. You might see how a particular piece of literature you studied in Jazz Age and the Lost Generation impacted the concepts you learned about in 20th Century World History. Or perhaps you’ll realize how the logic of computer science helps you decode Arabic. Or maybe Film Studies will inspire you to take Studio Production. The possibilities are great!
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NEVER GETS OLD
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“ Learning happens best in a community that reflects the diversity of this nation and the world.” DR. JOHN P.N. AUSTIN HEAD OF SCHOOL
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THE DOOR
The door of John Williams House is the symbol of the Academy (and a frequent background for selfies). This wonder of architectural design represents our heritage and tradition.
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“BE WORTHY OF YOUR HERITAGE”
Our motto carries extraordinary significance for students and alumni alike: “Be Worthy of Your Heritage.” It demonstrates that we honor our past, even as it commands us to carry our core values into the future. When you take your place at Deerfield, you take on the responsibility to shape your own legacy and to establish what an education means to you. Whether it’s your pursuit of deeper intellectual understanding, your service to the community, or your commitment to addressing the world’s most pressing problems, your actions define your character and your heritage— and in the process, you define Deerfield as well. THE MARK IS YOU RS TO MAKE .
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THE MARK I S YO U R S TO MAKE .
ON AND OFF THE FIELD, DEERFIELD STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER AND CHEER EACH OTHER ON.
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D E S T I N AT I O N S +INTERSECTIONS
THE MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING
Home to Admission, history classes, class deans, and traditions like Friday cookies and cocoa, the Main School Building is where most students start their Deerfield journey.
A L B A N Y R OA D
Albany Road takes you to class, to the playing fields, to the Dining Hall, and to your dorm. You’ll traverse this thoroughfare a thousand times, crossing paths with friends and faculty. Our community is “device-free” when walking campus, so you’re sure to encounter friendly faces.
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TH E LOWE R LE VE L
With more than 90 acres of athletics fields, the Lower Level is where athletes turn it up on game day. Students, family, friends, and faculty gather to cheer on their favorite teams— “bleeding green” with Deerfield pride.
THE GREER
Where else can you meet up with friends to grab a fro-yo and fries? The Greer Store is where students regularly hang out and relax during free periods, after classes, and on weekends.
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THE HESS CENTER
From the start of classes until curfew, the Hess Center’s art studios, photo labs, practice rooms, and performance spaces are alive with activity. Visiting artists connect with students and faculty—sharing their mastery of the arts and their passion for the work.
THE SMALL LOOP
Ideal for quiet contemplation or some fresh air with friends, the Small Loop is a two-mile, unpaved farm road that leads you past fields, barns, and the Deerfield River before connecting back to campus. Even if you set out alone, chances are you’ll bump into someone you know.
T H E KO C H C E N T E R
The Koch Center is the nexus of science, math, and technology at Deerfield. Designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, it houses extensive labs, workshops, classrooms—and even a planetarium!
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TH E B OY D E N LI B R A RY
This research hub offers spaces for independent and group study. The Boyden Library is home to our Academic Dean, an innovation laboratory, global studies, and College Advising. (And yes, you’ll still find more than 50,000 books!)
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THE COMMON ROOM
Daily life intersects in dormitory common rooms. Enjoy an evening snack, play pingpong, make weekend plans, or just hang out. You’ll form tight bonds with students from different backgrounds and cultures— and you’ll get to know the faculty members who live with you, too.
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THE ROCK
Finding your way to the top of the Rock is a Deerfield rite of passage. On a clear day, the view extends to New York and Vermont. And part of the experience is how you get there: straight up, on a jeep road, or via a network of trails.
THE DINING HALL
It’s a Deerfield tradition: Students and faculty gather in the Dining Hall for family-style meals. On the menu: grass-fed beef, local produce, vegetarian fare, and lively conversations that continue long after the table has been cleared.
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ARA100
ARABIC I: INTRODUCTION
ARA200
ARABIC II: INTERMEDIATE
ARA300
ARABIC III: INTERMEDIATE HIGH
ARA303
INTERMEDIATE HIGH ARABIC‑ACCEL
ARA400
ARABIC IV: ADVANCED
ARA500
ARABIC V: ADVANCED PLUS
CHI100
CHINESE I
CHI200
CHINESE II
CHI300
CHINESE III
CHI400
CHINESE IV
CHI500
CHINESE V
CHI699
CHINESE TUTORIAL
FRE100
FRENCH I
FRE200
FRENCH II
FRE203
FRENCH II HONORS
FRE300
FRENCH III
FRE303
FRENCH III HONORS
FRE400
FRENCH IV
inequality, and more. As insurmountable as these
FRE503
FRENCH IV HONORS
problems may seem, you have the power to impact
FRE510
FRENCH V
FRE603
FRENCH V HONORS
FRE703
FRENCH VI HONORS
FRE800
FRENCH VII HONORS
GRE100
GREEK I: FOUNDATIONS ANCIENT GR
LAT100
LATIN I: FOUNDATIONS
to your abilities and interests. Throughout the school year sharing your
LAT200
FOUNDATIONS IN LATIN II
work—in class, at School Meeting, in literary journals, and through artistic
LAT300
LATIN III: INTRO TO LATIN LIT
LAT500
LATIN IV: LEADERSHIP & EMPIRE
LAT600
LATIN V: ROMAN LIT. IN CONTEXT
LAT699
ADVANCED TUTORIAL
SPA100
SPANISH I
SPA200
SPANISH II
SPA300
SPANISH III
SPA303
SPANISH III HONORS
SPA400
SPANISH IV
SPA402
SPANISH IV: COMMUNITY SERVICE
SPA500
SPANISH V
SPA603
SPANISH VI: HONORS LAT AM LIT
SPA704
ADVANCED TUTORIAL IN SPANISH
IN THE CLASSROOM / ACADEMICS AT DEERFIELD
ASK G R E AT QUESTIONS Your generation faces incredible challenges: climate change, food and water security, social
the future. This responsibility shouldn’t be taken lightly—and it begins with asking great questions.
In Deerfield classrooms, we’ve got you covered: from English 200: Voice and Vision to Math 705: Linear Algebra, the depth and breadth of course offerings gives you the opportunity to enroll in classes that are appropriate
performances and exhibitions—is one of those Deerfield traditions that takes learning to the next level.
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SEARCH FOR THE ANSWERS
Deerfield’s capstone courses and upper-level seminars provide the opportunity for students to examine questions of local or global significance. A capstone often involves a multipronged approach to interdisciplinary study, connecting subjects across the entire academic foundation. No matter the query or project, the goal is the same: to help you reach a higher level of critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis.
ENG200
VOICE & VISION
ENG300
DEFINING LITERARY TRADITIONS
ENG330
THE WRITER’S CRAFT (P/F)
ENG500
AMERICAN DREAMS
ENG501
AMERICAN NATURE
ENG502
AMERICAN IDENTITIES
ENG503
AMERICAN STUDIES
ENG506
AMERICAN ECHOES
ENG507
AMERICAN FREEDOM
ENG540
AMERICAN STAGES
ENG560
AMERICAN VOICES
ENG610
FUTURE SHOCK: CONTEMP. LIT.
ENG618
POETRY NOW!
ENG622
JAZZ AGE AND LOST GENERATION
ENG625
CENTRAL QUESTIONS
ENG631
MYSTERY MADNESS AND LIES
ENG655
THE WRITING WORKSHOP
FOR A COMPLETE
ENG656
CLASSICS IN TRANSLATION
LIST OF COURSES
ENG657
NEW YORK STORIES
ENG658
THE WRITER AND SOCIETY
ENG659
JOURNALISM AMID FAKE NEWS
Whether analyzing literature and history—or learning a foreign language— it’s important for students to strive for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the human condition.
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IN THE CLASSROOM / ACADEMICS AT DEERFIELD
ANA401
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
AST401
EXPLORING THE COSMOS
It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, yet these are
BIO400
BIOLOGY I
actual topics students have explored through coursework
BIO403
BIOLOGY I ACCELERATED
BIO500
AP BIOLOGY
BIO602
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY RESEARCH
BIO620
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
CHE300
CHEMISTRY I
CHE303
CHEMISTRY I ACCELERATED
CHE500
AP CHEMISTRY
CHE602
INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
SCI500
AP SEMINAR: GLOBAL H2O
SCI501
AP SEMINAR: GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS
SCI510
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
SCI691
RESEARCH IN SUSTAINABILITY
Floating power plants. Teleportation. Entomophagy.
or independent study. Deerfield encourages you to experiment and pursue your passions, and starts you off with a great foundation.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT DEERFIELD, GO TO: DEERFIELD.EDU/COURSES
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TAKE THE UNEXPECTED COURSE
Go beyond the core curriculum and explore a subject that’s off the beaten path. Deerfield offers extraordinary courses in STEM, humanities, and the arts—all designed to open your mind and help you dig deeper into a topic. For instance, try your hand at an examination of Political Philosophy, Experimental Neurology, or Global H2O.
“When students want to go beyond the curriculum, we support them.” WADE INTO BIO500: AP BIOLOGY AT THE RIVER
IVORY HILLS ACADEMIC DEAN, SCIENCE TEACHER
Year two finds you making connections outside of your class and your dorm. Hone your talents in clubs that hold special interest for you. Broaden your circle by exploring the larger idea of community, and examine your personal responsibility to give back. Opportunities for global travel help BETTER THAN THE COMFORT expand ZONE your horizons.
Caitlin Sugita ’18 admits that she is just about the last person you’d expect to eat a bug, but when she had to choose a topic she was passionate about for her Research in Sustainability seminar, Caitlin chose entomophagy: the eating of insects. Much like a master’s thesis, this seminar encourages independent research and interdisciplinary acuity.
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MEET MAE MAE EMERSON ’19
DE E RFIE LD. E DU/ VIDEOS/E NGINE E RING
Mae Emerson has had a lot of opportunities at Deerfield: from being a part of the Advanced Dance Ensemble to playing varsity soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse. She’s also been able to try a lot of new things, such as building an electric bike with her Physics II Electric Vehicle Engineering class partner, Connor Finemore ’18. It all starts with research...
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THE PATH OF MOST PERSISTENCE
It’s so annoying: Machines don’t always seem to do what we ask of them. When Mae Emerson and Connor Finemore joined forces to build an electric bike to help with recycling work on campus, the project was riddled with episodes of failure— including a stubborn bicycle chain that just wouldn’t cooperate! But in the end, this pair of analytical thinkers mastered the communication, collaboration, and perseverance needed to produce an “EV” that really rolls.
COM300
INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
COM500
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE
COM600
DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS
COM602
DIG LOGIC & COMP ARCHITECTURE
PHY200
PHYSICS I
PHY203
PHYSICS I ACCELERATED
PHY402
ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENGINEERING
PHY500
AP PHYSICS I
PHY501
ADVANCED EV ENGINEERING
PHY502
AP PHYSICS 2
PHY550
AP PHYSICS C
“Every time I fail, I learn something new.”
PHY600 ROBOTICS
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IN THE CLASSROOM / ACADEMICS AT DEERFIELD
In an effort to understand how the pursuit of the distinctive “American dream” helped to shape the culture and literature of the United States, Gerry Alexandre ’19 says that the piece of literature that spoke most to him was Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense.” And when it came time for Gerry to write and memorize his junior declamation, he focused on his own family’s distinctive American dream.
Students take part in Miles for Meals, an event to raise money for local food banks.
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“My mom and dad both speak English, Haitian Creole, and French. I may not speak Creole, but I do follow Haitian traditions . . . this is all part of our American dream. One of the most rewarding aspects of taking American Dreams and U.S. History at the same time was the ability to bring knowledge from one class to another.” GERRY ALEXANDRE ’19 2018-19 STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT
HIS201
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
HIS210
AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA
HIS220
ASIA IN WORLD HISTORY
HIS230
BIG HISTORY
HIS400
UNITED STATES HISTORY
HIS500
AP SEMINAR: GLOBAL H2O
HIS501
AP SEMINAR: GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS
HIS503
AMERICAN STUDIES
HIS513
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY
HIS523
HONORS EUROPEAN HISTORY
HIS607
MODERN EUROPE 1890‑1945
HIS608
FROM AUSCHWITZ TO RAMALLAH
HIS610
MODERN TIMES: 20TH C. WORLD HISTORY
HIS615
INDIA ‑ CHINA ‑ U.S. POLICY
HIS617
TERRORISM IN THE MODERN WORLD
HIS640 ECONOMICS HIS694
AP RESEARCH: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
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FIND YOUR INSPIRATION / PERFORMING ARTS AT DEERFIELD
PERFORM WITH A PA S S I O N
Do you play an instrument or enjoy drawing? Go en pointe? Long for the bright lights of the stage? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or your artistic endeavors are just beginning, Deerfield has a spot for you. With over 50 different classes in the performing and visual arts, you’re sure to nurture or find your artistic side. The arts contribute greatly to campus life, and whether it’s the Student Choreography Showcase or an opening in the von Auersperg Gallery, friends and classmates will be there to appreciate your talents.
CABARET
Deerfield’s production of Cabaret wasn’t without challenges. Set in 1931 Berlin and focusing on the raucous nightlife at the seedy yet seductive Kit Kat Klub, the musical included technical complexities, a large set that towered over the stage, and a student orchestra providing live accompaniment. The production also called for performers like Abby Lupi ’18, who could balance acting, singing, and dancing.
THE200
ACTING I
THE200P ACTING I (P/F) THE300
ACTING II
THE300P ACTING II (P/F) THE500
ACT/DIRECTING FOR PRODUCTION
THE500P ACT/DIRECTING FOR PROD (P/F) DAN100
INTRO TO DANCE
DAN100P INTRO TO DANCE (P/F) DAN200
ABBY LUPI ’18
DANCE I
DAN200P DANCE I (P/F) DAN300
DANCE II
DAN300P DANCE II (P/F) DAN400
DANCE III
DAN400P DANCE III (P/F) DAN500
ADVANCED DANCE ENSEMBLE
DAN500P ADVANCED DANCE ENSEMBLE (P/F) DAN600
ADVANCED DANCE TUTORIAL
DAN600P ADVANCED DANCE TUTORIAL (P/F)
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MUS200
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC/STUDIO
MUS210
COMPOSITION: SONGWRITING
MUS220 STUDIO/PRODUCTION MUS300 CHORUS MUS300P CHORUS (P/F) MUS303
ADVANCED VOCAL ENSEMBLE
MUS303P ADVANCED VOCAL ENSEMBLE (P/F) MUS310
BANDS: WIND/ROCK/JAZZ
MUS310P
BANDS: WIND/ROCK/JAZZ (P/F)
MUS323
CHAMBER MUSIC
MUS323P
CHAMBER MUSIC (P/F)
MUS500
AP MUSIC THEORY
E P I C AC O U S T I C S I N T H E WAC H S M A N C O N C E R T H A L L
ORCHESTRATING A TEAM
A chamber group has no conductor, so teamwork is essential: “The teachers get us started, and then we go off on our own. For an Elgar piece, for instance, we discussed how to translate the feeling of ‘sinister trees’ into the way we play the music, such as how the bow contacts the strings. We try things and work them up until they’re conveying what we want to express . . . There’s a big social aspect to this. Nobody’s the leader, everybody’s a co-leader, and that’s essential to our success.” NATE STEELE ’17
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THE VISUAL ARTS Our visual arts curriculum is designed for both novice and advanced artists. Deerfield offers a wide range of media and forms, including drawing, painting, photography, graphics, design, architecture, and videography. Step inside the Hess Center for the Arts to explore new opportunities and express yourself. The beauty and functionality of its visual spaces will inspire you to create.
FORM +FUNCTION DEERFIELD.EDU/ARTS
FIND YOUR INSPIRATION / VISUAL ARTS AT DEERFIELD
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WHAT MOVES YOU?
From the most basic painting and drawing classes to advanced tutorials in acting and dancing, you’re invited to express yourself at Deerfield. Every student takes at least two terms of visual and performing arts. Opportunities to hone your skills— or try something new—extend far beyond the classroom.
ART100
INTRO TO STUDIO ART
ART201 PHOTOGRAPHY ART210 VIDEOGRAPHY ART243
3‑D VISUAL DESIGN
ART300
DESIGN FOR HUMAN IMPACT
ART306
ADVANCED FILMMAKING
ART306P ADVANCED FILMMAKING (P/F) ART412
ART OF ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
ART415
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
ART500
AP ART HISTORY
ART510
AP STUDIO ART (PHOTOGRAPHY)
ART510P
AP STUDIO ART (PHOTO) (P/F)
ART520
AP STUDIO ART ‑ DRAWING
ART520P
AP STUDIO ART ‑ DRAWING (P/F)
ART530
AP STUDIO ART
ART530P
AP STUDIO ART (P/F)
ART600
TOPICS: POST AP STUDIO ART
ART600P TOPICS: POST AP STUDIO (P/F) ART601
TOPICS: POST AP PHOTOGRAPHY
ART601P
TOPICS: POST AP PHOTO (P/F)
ART700
TOPICS TUTORIAL (POST AP)
ART700P TOPICS TUTORIAL (POST AP)(P/F)
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BRING IT / COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
COCURRICS
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Each term, students are required to participate in a COCURRICULAR ACTIVITY . What is a cocurricular, you ask?
They are organized programs that take place outside of the classroom. Cocurriculars support the pursuit of excellence in athletics, the arts, and the local community; they are often collaborative and inclusive experiences. Your “cocurric” might be varsity soccer in the fall, afternoon studio time in the winter, and community service at a local elementary school in the spring. No matter what, cocurriculars are an important part of everybody’s day; they foster teamwork, fun, growth, leadership, and an understanding of your role within a larger group with a common goal. DEERFIELD.EDU/COCURRICULAR
The Student Choreography Showcase provides both novice and experienced dancers a chance to develop complete dances— entirely on their own.
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BRING IT / COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITY
“There is a ton of opportunity to get involved in the performing arts,” says Mila Castleman ’18. From classes during the academic day to cocurriculars to clubs, Mila is a veteran of Deerfield’s dance and theater programs. She also says that after her years as a Deerfield student, she’s more willing to step out of her comfort zone and take that extra step— on the stage and in the classroom.
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MEET MILA DE E RFIE LD. E DU/STE PU P
MILA CASTLEMAN ’18
“ I was so used to teachers telling me exactly
what to do . . . When I was looking at schools, I wasn’t able to find another place like Deerfield that had a sense of community but also pushed independence and gave me the opportunity to be a part of a robotics club, and a dance ensemble, and also do theater, and a sport, too.
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Mila and her classmates in the Theater Department’s production of Big Love.
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BRING IT / COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
GO BIG GREEN DEERFIELD ATHLETICS
DEERFIELD.EDU/ATHLETICS
Outdoors, you’ll find 90 acres of multipurpose fields, including two turf fields, 21 tennis courts (six covered), an eight-lane track, and a Major Leaguequality baseball field.
CROSS COUNTRY
FIELD HOCKEY
SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
FOOTBALL
WATER POLO
ALPINE SKIING
BASKETBALL
HOCKEY
SQUASH
SWIMMING
WRESTLING
is located on the Connecticut River.
BASEBALL
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ROWING
CYCLING
DIVING
TENNIS
GOLF
LACROSSE
SOFTBALL
YOGA
ULTIMATE DISC
TRACK & FIELD
ELEMENTS
T H E H A M M E R S C H L AG FA M I LY B OAT H O U S E
FINISH UP STRONG Deerfield is home to 59 teams involved in interscholastic competition across 31 sports. We also offer a variety of non-competitive health and wellness activities, such as yoga, spinning, and individualized fitness programs.
DE E RFIE LD. E DU/ VIDEOS/DE FINETHEGAME
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BRING IT / ATHLETICS AT DEERFIELD
T H E AT H L E T I C S C O M P L E X A 20,800 SQ FT SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD
PUCK SHOOTING ROOM WITH SYNTHETIC ICE
YOGA / GROUP EXERCISE ROOM
TWO-LANE ELEVATED INDOOR TRACK
ROWING TANKS
NEW LOCKER ROOMS
466-SEAT HOCKEY RINK WITH STANDING AREA
BATTING CAGES
GOLF SIMULATOR
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ADDITIONAL INDOOR FACILITIES: 10 SQUASH COURTS
STRANDBERG FITNESS CENTER
THREE BASKETBALL COURTS
FULLY STAFFED TRAINING ROOM
WRESTLING ROOM
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
Deerfield boasts one of the finest swimming and diving facilities of any New England boarding school.
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BRING IT / COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SERVICE
“ The test of worth of any school . . . is the record of service of her alumni.” FRANK L. BOYDEN HEADMASTER, 1902 – 1968
Deerfield students are committed to the local community, but they also travel abroad to make a difference in developing countries, such as the Dominican Republic and Tanzania.
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It’s not part of any curriculum, and you can’t learn it from a book, but it is woven into the fabric of our school. Day in and day out, Deerfield students recognize the responsibility they have to care for their community—and the world around them. Whether it’s a random act of kindness or the concerted effort of many to help just a few, the experience of giving back drives us to see beyond our own worldview and appreciate our interconnectedness.
STRONGER THROUGH SERVICE
On and off campus, Deerfield students and employees come together to serve the community—whether it’s to curb hunger, alleviate inequality, or encourage the next generation to learn. You’ll find students volunteering at Second Helpings or at a local elementary school. Every term, each of our athletics teams performs a service project. And then there are times when the whole school moves to action—for a blood drive, the Relay For Life, or an impromptu fundraiser.
GROWING GREEN
When Deerfield’s original greenhouse was bursting at the seams a couple of years ago, an adjoining “hoop house” was added to support cocurricular and academic work among students interested in growing plants for food and study. Under the guidance of a horticulturist, students help to grow a wide variety of fresh herbs and veggies, such as arugula, kale, spinach, peppers, carrots, and even the occasional eggplant. Bounty from the greenhouses makes its way to the Dining Hall to supplement what’s purchased from outside vendors. It’s a nutritious and delicious experience for everyone!
RESPECTING DEERFIELD, RESPECTING EARTH
When you throw something away, where does it go? That’s the question Deerfield students pondered when they established Think 80/20, the environmental campaign that encourages everyone on campus to reuse, recycle, and compost. From the hydration stations around campus to our annual competition for greater energy efficiency, campus sustainability happens locally—but it’s a model with global ambition.
Think 80/20 encourages the recycling of everything from pizza boxes to old cell phone parts, with the goal of diverting 80% of campus waste away from the landfill.
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DA AFTER DARK / CLUBS + ALLIANCES
JOIN UP
UKULELE AND BONGO ORCHESTRA CHEERLEADERS NEXTGENVEST CLUB ROBOTICS CLUB
Beyond cocurriculars, whether it’s putting pen to paper for the literary journal Albany Road or building an underwater robot, Deerfield also offers a wide array of student groups and clubs. In fact, we have more than 40 special-interest groups that invite students to come together, explore ideas, and learn from each other. Don’t see a student group or club that sparks your imagination? Create one!
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BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE
INVESTMENT CLUB
MELLOW-D’S
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
DIVERSITY ALLIANCE
ASIAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
FOOD COMMITTEE
FRENCH CLUB
ALBANY ROAD MAGAZINE
ARCHERY CLUB
CLASSICS CLUB
RHAPSO-D’S
MULTIRACIAL ALLIANCE
FLY FISHING CLUB
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
STUDENT COUNCIL
ARABIC CLUB
DEERFIELD SCROLL
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ALLIANCE
FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS
UNDERWATER VEHICLE CLUB
JEWISH STUDENT ALLIANCE
STUDENT ROCK BAND
YEARBOOK
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE
LATIN AMERICAN STUDENT ALLIANCE
ROW CAPTAINS
MATH CLUB
STEP TEAM
ALBANY ROAD
Deerfield’s official literary and arts journal has been around for decades. Student art work, photography, poetry, and prose continue to fill Albany Road’s pages and make it great. What will you contribute?
“Albany Road is a cherished medium for artistic voices, an intimate channel for unique experiences, and a loving community for the creative and the brave.” JOHNNY XU ’18 ALBANY ROAD MANAGING EDITOR
UNITING IN OUR DIFFERENCES
Being one of a kind is a good thing— especially at Deerfield! We’re home to alliances that celebrate students of different races, backgrounds, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations. These groups aren’t just for support and fellowship; they drive major events and ideas on campus, ensuring that our community is inclusive, enlightened, and informed.
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DA AFTER DARK / CLUBS + ALLIANCES
BIG IDEAS TAKE CENTER STAGE
TED IS A NONPROFIT DEVOTED TO SPREADING IDEAS, USUALLY IN
PREVIOUS DEERFIELD TED X TALKS INCLUDE: THE POWER OF
THE FORM OF SHORT, POWERFUL
KINDNESS / YOUR
TALKS. TEDx EVENTS ARE PRODUCED
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICS
INDEPENDENTLY OF TED CONFERENCES,
TEACHER MISINFORMED
BUT BASED ON TED’S FORMAT AND RULES.
YOU (YET AGAIN) / SERVICE DOGS AND INVISIBLE DISABILITIES / IN SEARCH OF LOST
Why does it take so much time to create, but so little time to destroy? Does our entire universe exist inside of a black hole? These are just two questions students have explored during TEDxDeerfieldAcademy, an annual event that has featured speakers delivering short talks around a unifying theme such as time or risk. Students, faculty members, alumni, parents, and members of the local community have shared their thoughts on topics such as the biological origins of procrastination, mindfulness, and the immortal influences of the Roman Empire, to name just a few.
TIME / BREATHING AS WE PRAY / EMBRACING CHANGE / BE AMAZING: WE NEED YOU / POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: AN ANTIDOTE FOR OPIOIDS? / ISLAM THROUGH MANY LENSES: A MULTI-STORY MINDSET
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LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE IN AMERICA
In their TEDx Talk, classmates Matthew Morrow and Tarek Deida examined how the passing of time has impacted race relations in the United States. Citing examples, these two seniors shared their personal perspectives about race as seen from two distinctly different backgrounds.
DE E RFIE LD. E DU/ TE DX /R ACEINAME RICA
A MULTI-STORY MINDSET
Senior Kiana Rawji took a cultural studies approach to her TEDx Talk when she asked her audience to embrace a multi-story mindset. “I am not here to tell you which interpretation of Islam is right or wrong,” she said. Through context and narrative, Kiana proceeded to demonstrate the variety that exists within Islam. DEERFIELD.EDU/TEDX/TEDX-2018
IT’S IN THE DETAILS
Getting the first TEDxDeerfieldAcademy from concept to reality was no small task. Over the course of 18 months, three enterprising students organized the entire event. From recruiting volunteers and securing a venue to finding a worthy theme and promoting it, no detail was too small. TEDxDeerfield is just one example of how our students collaborate throughout the year as they unite and work together to create thoughtprovoking talks, art installations, plays, and performances. DEERFIELD.EDU/TEDX
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There’s a great big world out there, and Deerfield’s travel and study abroad programs
GO GLOBAL
offer opportunities for you to develop the skills and attitudes essential to global citizenship. You’ll be challenged to consider new perspectives and different cultures as you integrate your Deerfield education with the shifting realities of the wider world. Led by experienced Deerfield faculty and organized by the Academy’s Center for Service and Global Citizenship, these programs also allow you to deepen your relationships with the faculty leaders and your fellow travelers. You’ll return to campus with new perspectives and a broadened world view that helps to prepare you for college and beyond.
J O R DAN :
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:
THROUGH THE LENS OF STORIES
BUILDING HOUSES WITH CAMBIANDO VIDAS
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TERM/ YEARLONG PROGRAMS SCHOOL YEAR ABROAD ( VARIOUS LOCATIONS) / KING’S ACADEMY, JORDAN / SCHOOL FOR ETHICS AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP, WASHINGTON, DC / THE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, VERMONT / MAINE COAST SEMESTER AT CHEWONKI / HIGH MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE, COLORADO 45
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COLOMBIA: GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND A DEDICATION TO SERVICE
I TA LY A N D S I C I LY : EXPERIENCING ETRUSCAN, GREEK, AND ROMAN LEGACIES IN MODERN ITALY
S PA I N : LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
SOUTH KOR E A : CSGC LEADERSHIP IN A KOREAN CONTEXT
THE BAHAMAS:
PA N A M A :
RESEARCHING MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AND HABITATS
RESEARCH, COMMUNITIES, AND CONSERVATION
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Senior proctors bond with ninth- and tenth-grade students in the halls where they live— helping them adjust to dorm life and serving as role models and sounding boards. More than mentors, proctors set a positive tone for their halls and form meaningful connections with their proctees. Dorms also often have “feeds” that can feature everything from ice cream treats to tacos.
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DAILY LIFE
DINING HALL
YOUR CLASS DAY
Have a seat! Seven times a week, students and faculty gather for family-style sit-down meals. Your table assignment changes every few weeks, so you get to meet a wide variety of students and teachers. Students take turns waiting on tables, and if it’s your birthday, prepare to be serenaded! On Wednesdays (game days!) and some special occasions, a “walk-through” lunch or dinner is served buffet-style.
Monday through Friday classes begin at 8:30 am with seven periods running to 3:05 pm. On Wednesdays, after School Meeting, cocurriculars begin at 1:30 pm. With an average class size of 12, you’ll have opportunities to actively participate in your classes, and your teachers will know you well. You’ll also have a faculty advisor who will help guide your academic experience.
Every Wednesday, the entire student body and employees meet for announcements and performances. School Meetings are a chance to open your mind, be heard, and contribute—but they are also an opportunity to hear guest speakers, watch performances, and address topics of local and global significance.
SCHOOL MEETING EVENINGS
You will experience moments of togetherness every day at Deerfield —whether it’s cheering in the stands on the Lower Level, hanging out in “The Greer,” or greeting friends and faculty on Albany Road. Our spirit is fueled by shared moments, curiosity, hard work, and—most of all—fun!
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YEAR
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H O P O N A “ G R E E N M AC H I N E ” A N D H E A D TO C A M P B E C K E T T FO R S O M E B O N D I N G W IT H YO U R N E W C L A S S M AT E S
D I P YO U R TO E S
H I K E TO T H E R O C K FO R PA N O R A M I C V I E WS
I N TO A N E W S P O R T
O F T H E P I O N E E R VA L L E Y
From the moment you hang up the first poster in your dorm room to the day you walk down Albany Road with diploma in hand, your Deerfield Experience is yours to navigate. You’ll discover your strengths, help to build the community, and broaden your worldview. Your first year at Deerfield Academy is about finding out who you are and what sparks your interest. It’s a time to explore, experiment, and open your mind to new cultures, ideas, and ways of thinking.
M OV E I N TO T H E N I N T H G R A D E V I L L AG E :
WA D E I N T H E R I V E R : A N
IT ’ S S P E C I F I C A L LY G E A R E D TOWA R D YO U A N D YO U R C L A S S M AT E S
I CO N I C D E E R F I E L D L A N D M A R K
C R E AT E A C L A S S C H E E R A N D G E T R E A DY TO S H O U T IT O U T AT S C H O O L M E E TI N G
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Year two finds you making connections outside of your class and your dorm. Hone your talents in clubs that hold special interest for you. Broaden your circle by exploring the larger idea of community, and examine your personal responsibility to give back. Opportunities for global travel help expand your horizons.
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TA K E A N A F T E R - C L A S S WA L K A N D TA L K W IT H YO U R E N G L I S H T E AC H E R —A L L T H E WAY F R O M T H E C L A S S R O O M TO T H E D I N I N G H A L L
W R IT E A R E S E A R C H PA P E R
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W E LCO M E S P R I N G W IT H A H U G E B B Q B A S H
TA K E A S W I N G AT A N I N T R A M U R A L T E A M
C H O O S E YO U R A DV I S O R
TA K E S O M E TI M E FO R S E L F - R E F L E C TI O N I N A CO L L E G E WO R K S H O P
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GO BEHIND THE SCENES
S P E A K U P W H E N YO U D E LI V E R
FO R T H E AT E R O R DA N C E
YO U R J U N I O R D E C L A M ATI O N
G E T G R E AT A DV I C E F R O M
G E T P S YC H E D FO R
CO L L E G E A DV I S I N G
JUNIOR PROM
In your third year, a combination of AP courses, capstones, and standardized tests will set the academic pace—but it’s also a time to make your voice heard. Whether it’s acing a huge lab or research project, making varsity, or running for Student Council, this is the year you emerge as a critical thinker— and a campus leader.
3 YEAR
BLEED GREEN
S T E P U P A N D B E CO M E A P E E R CO U N S E LO R
F I N D N E W, L IT T L E - K N OW N P L AC E S TO S T U DY O N C A M P U S
CO N N E C T I D E A S AC R O S S YO U R AC A D E M I C E X P E R I E N C E I N A C A P S TO N E
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E N J OY E X T E N D E D C U R F E W
C E L E B R AT E A B I G W I N
AND SPECIAL SENIOR PRIVILEGES
O N A G R E E N M AC H I N E
E X E R C I S E YO U R L E A D E R S H I P
G E T YO U R G R O OV E O N
S K I L L S A S A P R O C TO R
AT T H E D E N U N Z I O D I S CO
Put your classroom lessons and leadership skills to the test in your final year. Independently explore topics that tackle real-life challenges—projects with the potential of making the world a better place. Reflect on your
YEAR
C H O O S E A S P R I N G E L E C TI V E W IT H T H AT T E AC H E R YO U N E V E R H A D B E FO R E
LAST WINTER TERM
CLAIM THE
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experiences at Deerfield, as well as the values and relationships you’ve formed, and ensure that you leave a legacy worthy of Deerfield’s heritage—and your own.
FO L LOW T H E B AG P I P E R D OW N A L B A N Y R OA D O N CO M M E N C E M E N T DAY
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BOARDING SCHOOL
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At boarding school, students gain access to an abundance of opportunities, people, and facilities. They embrace a wide range of challenges and experiences, including rigorous coursework, independence, influential role models, lifelong friendships, extraordinary resources, and exposure to peers from vastly different backgrounds. Boarding school offers an education that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
BOARDING = ACCESS DIVE RS IT Y AN D I N CLUSIO N
TE ACH E RS , M E NTO RS , COACH E S
Part of what makes boarding school so
When you live where you learn,
rewarding is the experience of learning
your intellectual growth is both
alongside students from different cultures
deliberate and organic, and learning
and backgrounds. Sharing time with those
extends well beyond the classroom.
who speak a different language or hold a
Students and faculty share, explore,
unique worldview helps to shape your own
and discuss ideas inside the classroom,
perspective. The diversity you encounter
and then continue the conversation
hold advanced degrees
at boarding school comes in many forms,
throughout the day: on the playing
and have expertise in
including gender, race, ethnicity, religion,
field, in the dining hall, in the dorm,
more than one discipline.
socioeconomics, age, geography, sexual
and in casual interactions.
They are teachers,
At boarding school, teachers don’t
coaches, and program
When you learn to appreciate what
head home when the school day
directors — on the field,
makes people different from one another,
is done: They are there to guide
in the pool, or on the stage.
and when you acquire the skills and
you every step of the way. Faculty
Outside of the classroom,
competencies that lead to understanding,
members live on campus, share
you become more empathetic and
meals with students, and often lead
your teachers will extend
respectful. Living and learning in diverse
sports or activities. Students and
communities, such as Deerfield Academy,
teachers come to know each other as
will help you to see beyond yourself,
whole people—which means greater
and ultimately to develop better
opportunity for learning, mentoring,
decision-making and leadership skills.
and growth.
orientation, and family structure.
AT D E E R FI E LD
The majority of Deerfield faculty live on campus. Seventy-five percent of Deerfield faculty members
a helping hand, cheer you on to victory, and call for an encore!
STATE - O F -TH E -ART FACI LITI E S
Students at boarding schools are able to access what they need, when they need it. Boarding schools offer a wide range of activities all in one place, including academics, sports, the performing arts, and student organizations. You are able to explore interests and expand skill sets with the best tools and resources—all without having to leave campus.
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BOARDING = INDEPENDENCE G OO D HAB ITS THAT
B ECO M I N G A G OO D
L A ST A LI FE TI M E
S E LF -ADVOCATE
Boarding school empowers
The road to maturity and
AT D E E R FI E LD
students to grow into
independence often requires asking for help. Whether it’s
Students enjoy greater
independent individuals. Busy schedules and supportive
requesting directions to the
teachers reinforce organizational
registrar’s office or inquiring
skills, self-sufficiency, and
how to do laundry, you’ll
accountability. You will learn
undoubtedly enlist the help
to manage your time, care for
of others during your very
your things, and honor your
first day at boarding school.
obligations. With guidance
Seeking and identifying support
and support, you will learn
systems — f riends, teachers,
have the flexibility to select
to trust your decisions.
coaches, and parents— i s a
their place of study between
valuable skill. Learning how
7:45 pm and 9:45 pm.
independence in their schedules and academic opportunities as their Deerfield journey progresses. Ninth- and tenth-graders gain valuable study habits through supervised study hall, while eleventh- and twelfth-graders
to advocate for yourself now will inform how you do so later in life.
BOARDING = COMMUNITY + CHARACTER In addition to receiving an extraordinary education, boarding school students also learn what it means to be respectful, caring, and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing world. You will grow to understand the value of resilience, grit, and compassion through daily tribulations and triumphs. Residential communities made up of diverse student bodies provide opportunities for you to develop curiosity about and empathy for other members of the community.
BOARDING = KNOWING YOU At boarding school, you will form connections with teachers and classmates that go far beyond the classroom. As a result, faculty and peers gain a full sense of your strengths, weaknesses, personality,
“I will act with respect, honesty, and concern for others and will seek to inspire the same values in our community and beyond.” DEERFIELD VALUES STATEMENT
and potential. Advisors will guide you with academic course selection and will often be found supporting you in the stands, in the auditorium, and in the concert hall, too!
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THE (EXCEPTIONAL) BASICS OF BOARDING While boarding schools offer many similar experiences and amenities— such as living in dorms, eating together in dining halls, and socializing in common rooms—no two schools are exactly alike. Here are some of the “exceptional basics” that you will find at most boarding schools.
R E S I D E NTIAL LI FE
AT D E E R FI E LD
Every boarding school has its
Deerfield students live in single-sex
own rhythm of residential life.
dorms by grade; ninth-graders
How schools structure dorm life, and the expectations schools have of their students, can vary. Where you live and how you live are important considerations when exploring your boarding school options.
typically live in double rooms, and most older students live in single rooms. Faculty resident homes adjoin each corridor, and each dorm offers comfortable common rooms. Outdoor areas are scattered with Adirondack chairs, volleyball courts, fire pits, and other amenities to encourage
THE NINTH-GRADE VILLAGE
All incoming ninth-graders at Deerfield are housed together in the Ninth-Grade Village. The Village features structured study experiences as well as extracurricular opportunities to help new students get off to a strong start.
you to enjoy your downtime.
WE E K E N DS
AT D E E R FI E LD
How you’ll spend your weekends
Deerfield students spend the vast
may not be your top concern
majority of their free time on
when you begin researching schools, but it’s an important part of student life. There are several questions you should ask about free time on weekends, such as: Do most students stay on campus or go home on the weekend? Are Saturday classes offered? What weekend activities are offered?
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campus, in large part because there always seems to be something happening! Classes run Monday through Friday, and the Academy hosts dances, poetry slams, dodgeball competitions, Ping-Pong tournaments, concerts, and many, many other weekend events.
DEERFIELD DODGEBALL
Pull on those knee-high socks and break out the wristbands! Deerfield takes its dodgeball silliness seriously; the annual dodgeball tournament is always one of the most popular events on campus. Gather some friends and bring your A game!
FOO D
AT D E E R FI E LD
Good health and proper nutrition
The Deerfield community gathers
are important ingredients
for family-style meals seven times a
of effective learning. Every
week. This tradition helps students
boarding school has one or more dining halls that offer a range of food choices to satisfy a variety of tastes and special dietary requirements.
get to know one another—in fact, lively discussions over meals often spark lifelong friendships. But the Dining Hall isn’t the only place to eat; snacks and drinks
FARM TO TABLE
Deerfield’s kitchen, a “scratch” kitchen, sources locally grown foods from nearby farms. For example, our apples come from Clarkdale Fruit Farms, located just minutes from campus.
are also available in “the Greer” and at the Louis Café.
E X TR ACU R R ICU L ARS
AT D E E R FI E LD
Extracurricular offerings
Extracurricular (aka “cocurricular”)
vary widely from school to
activities at Deerfield inspire
school. Some boarding schools may require students to participate in extracurricular activities, while others may not. Some offer a seemingly endless list of activities from which to choose, while others may offer a narrower focus. Whatever the
teamwork and collaboration. There are many different activities from which to choose. For example, Deerfield students have the opportunity to compete on 59 different teams across 31 sports. You’ll
OUTSIDE TALENT
Deerfield attracts numerous performers and artists to campus each year. Recent visitors include filmmaker Ken Burns and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
also find opportunities to immerse
case may be, finding a school
yourself in dance, theater, vocal
that offers activities that interest
groups, community service,
you should be an important
and other special interests.
part of your search.
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THE D -TA I L S
AV E R AG E C L A S S S I Z E : 1 2
49 % B OYS
51% GIRLS 1 4 % F O R E I G N N AT I O N A L S
35 S TAT E S
PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
647 STUDENTS
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COUNTRIES
42% STUDENTS OF COLOR (S E LF R E P O R TE D)
STUDENTS
F A C U LT Y M E M B E R S
BRIGHT MINDS
Over 136 faculty members include Rhodes Scholars, Klingenstein Fellows, and Fulbright Fellowship holders. More than 75% of our
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75%
FA C U LT Y W I T H A DVA N C E D D E G R E E S
faculty hold advanced degrees. GLOBAL NETWORK
We’re all over the world. The Deerfield alumni body is well over 12,000 members strong and stretches across 84 countries.
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FA C U LT Y M E M B E R S LIVE ON CAMPUS
57% C O A C H AT L E A S T ONE SPORT
11.9M
37%
$
IN FINANCIAL AID
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RECEIVED AID
0
S AT U R D AY CLASSES
D AY
209
2,018
NEW STUDENTS
APPLICANTS
1797 FOUNDING YEAR
330
577
+
ACRE CAMPUS
BOAR DING
* Statistics as of summer 2020
M AT R I C U L AT I O N
COLLEGES MOST FREQUENTLY ATTENDED / 2016–2020
AMHERST COLLEGE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
DUKE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
BROWN UNIVERSITY
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
YALE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
TRINITY COLLEGE
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IT ’ S N I C E TO K N OW. . . VACATIO N S
CO M P UTE RS
Deerfield students are never
We provide every student with a
athletic trainers. Regardless of
away from their families for more
MacBook Pro; some also receive
the illness or injury, Deerfield’s
than six weeks at a time. We
an iPad, depending on their class
health staff is resourceful and
host four extended vacations
needs. Computers and other
knowledgeable. If a student
per year: Thanksgiving, Winter
devices connect automatically
should need ongoing or
Vacation, Long Winter Weekend,
to campus printers and the
specialized treatment, our staff
and Spring Break. We also host
Internet. Deerfield uses firewalls
can recommend and facilitate
Family Weekends in the fall and
and automated shutdowns to
visits to the best specialists in
spring, and Deerfield families are
encourage responsible and
New England. A new 23,000 sq. ft.
always welcome on campus—to
ethical use of the Internet.
Health and Wellness Center with
cheer at the big game, catch a performance, or simply spend time with their children. See
Mobile phones are an essential
classroom and meeting spaces opened in the fall of 2019.
tool for communication,
S ECU R IT Y
especially when you’re away
The health and safety of
from home. Students are
students and staff is our primary
TR AN S P O RTATIO N
encouraged to stay in touch, but
concern. Deerfield is a close-knit,
Deerfield offers a number of
we also teach them to use their
rural community where everyone
transportation options to help
phones appropriately: We strive
knows one another by name.
take the stress out of traveling to
for students to be engaged in
To ensure the safety of our
and from campus for vacations.
their classes, in their activities,
community members, we
We provide charter bus service
and with the friend sitting
have several security measures
to two airports: nearby Bradley
next to them. At Deerfield, our
in our buildings and dorms.
International Airport (Hartford,
practice is to put phones away
Campus safety officers are
CT) and Logan International
while learning in class or walking
on duty and available 24 hours
Airport (Boston, MA). If you’re
around campus.
a day, 365 days a year.
H E ALTH
N E AR BY D E STI NATIO N S
Our health center is staffed
The surrounding communities
around the clock by our own
of Greenfield, Amherst, and
full-time physician, nurse
Northampton offer great cafés,
practitioner, and a team of
bookshops, movie theaters,
nurses who specialize in
performance halls, and
adolescent care. Our athletics
restaurants for students—
facility also features a sports
and their families—to enjoy
medicine clinic with two full-time
during weekends.
deerfield.edu/calendar for more details.
traveling by train, Amtrak stops are located in Greenfield, MA, and Springfield, MA. We also provide charter bus service to Boston, New York City, and Fairfield, CT, during vacations.
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PH O N E S
APPLY YOURSELF FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START THE PROCESS AT DEERFIELD.EDU/APPLY 1
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SCHEDULE A TOUR AND INTERVIEW
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Your on-campus interview provides
Submitting your application can
us with an opportunity to get to know
sometimes be the most stressful part
you better. During your visit, you’ll
of applying. To make it simple, we
have the chance to see our facilities,
provide you with access to your own
meet students and faculty, and
personal Deerfield application checklist,
experience the Deerfield community
so you can confirm our receipt of your
for yourself.
application pieces.
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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
NOW IT’S OUR TURN
Your application, including your
When reviewing applications, we
essays and teacher recommendations,
consider your academic standing,
helps the Admission Committee to
school and teacher recommendations,
get to know you — and to understand
and standardized test scores—along
how you might contribute to
with your essays and interview. All
Deerfield. Just be yourself and
these pieces offer us a well-rounded
start writing!
and balanced perspective of your achievements, goals, and potential.
HAVE QUESTIONS? Please feel free to contact us by email at admission@deerfield.edu or by phone at 413–774–1400.
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FIND Y O U R WAY FDeerfield I N DAcademy YO U R WAY is located on
Deerfield Academy is located acres in the heart of 330 acres in the heartonof330 historic historic New England. Our campus is a tightly knit community New England. Our campus is a of modern classrooms, labs, a library, athletics facilities, and dorms tightly knit community of modern —the perfect physical space for sharing ideas and cultivating friendships.
classrooms, labs, a library, athletics facilities, and dorms—the perfect physical space for sharing ideas and cultivating friendships.
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DRIVING TIMES TIMES DRIVING
Bradley International International Airport Airport (BDL) Windsor Locks, Locks, CT CT 55 miles (1 (1 hour) hour)
Greenfield, MA Greenfield, MA 5 miles (5 mins) mins)
Boston Logan International International Airport (BOS) Boston, Boston, MA MA 100 miles miles (2 (2 hours) hours) John F. Kennedy Kennedy International International Airport (JFK) NYC, NYC, NY NY 175 miles miles (3.5 (3.5 hours) hours)
Northampton, Northampton, MA MA 16 miles miles (25 (25 mins) mins) Hartford, CT 65 miles (1 (1 hour) hour) Boston, MA 100 miles miles (2 (2 hours) hours) NYC, NY 175 miles miles (3.5 (3.5 hours) hours)
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