GouldAcademy
It’s all about the AND. Gould is more than a traditional college prep school. Our students are actively involved in shaping their own education by taking advantage of opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom and out onto the stage, the field and mountains, and into our communities and the world. We think of choice as something additive; our students don’t choose this or that, they choose this AND that.
Gould is a study in contrasts. We’re a small, close knit community, but we’re far from insular.
We believe in traditions, but we also believe in disruptive innovation.
We’ll provide you with experiences on campus and off that will broaden your understanding of community and of the world.
Yes, there will be many classroom discussions around our Harkness tables and in our labs, but there will also be opportunities to get outside, to create, and to learn by trying something new.
We believe in granting independence AND providing support. At the heart of any Gould endeavor are the energy to try, the willingness to risk, and the capacity to persevere. That may manifest itself in the classroom, in becoming a certified ski patroller, in overcoming obstacles during a winter camping trip, or travelling internationally on a service trip. When you graduate from Gould Academy, you will have a clear advantage over your peers in how you relate to the world and the challenges in it.
ACADEMICS Discover unexpected passions.
At the core of our academic program – and your academic success – are the relationships you will build with our teaching faculty. These experts and explorers within their fields will not only guide you through a rigorous curriculum focused on traditional academic disciplines, but will also open your eyes to other interests and passions. There are no limits to the challenges our faculty can and will provide to an academically exceptional student like yourself.
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“Our Blended Learning Program allows students and teachers to customize the academic experience in ways that improve learning and provide the flexibility to explore opportunities outside of the classroom.” TOM WHITTINGTON | Dean of Academics Choose from 21 A.P. & Honors Courses and dozens of electives.
Recent guests to Gould include award winning writers and directors, renowned scientists, entrepreneurs and artists, activists and environmentalists, and college admission representatives from around the U.S. and Canada.
⊳ Home to our Design Thinking Studio, Digital Fabrication Studio, Physical Fabrication Studio, and Media Room, the Marlon Family IDEAS Center is Gould’s newest social and academic hub, where students and faculty use design thinking to build their creative confidence and launch their ideas.
The academic year at Gould is divided into three trimesters. Full-year courses last all three trimesters, while trimester courses are completed in approximately ten weeks. Faculty advisors and the Academic Dean will help you map out appropriate courses of study prior to the start of each year. Courses over the past few years have included, but not limited to: ENGLISH
Literature and Composition Language and Composition Banned Books and Films Contemporary Classics Creative Writing Developing a Geographic Imagination Developing a Historic Imagination Hip Hop: Race, Culture, Art Magic Realism
HISTORY
Government and Politics U.S. History Critical Readings on American Myth Critical Readings on Genocide Critical Readings in History Human Geography Research Methods – Law + Society Research Methods – Maine History Presenting Great Decisions Presenting the History of Baseball Presenting Psychology
MATHEMATICS Calculus Statistics Calculus
Geometry Algebra 2 Senior Mathematics Precalculus Algebra Finance of Math
WORLD LANGUAGES
French 1 - 5 Spanish 1 - 5 Spanish 4 - Literature of Spain Mandarin 1 - 4 Chinese Literature: Drama
PERFORMING ARTS*
Band Chorus History of Jazz History of Western Music Introduction to Music Music Theory
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VISUAL ARTS
Artist Blacksmith Ceramics Digital Photography Drawing Metal Design Painting Portfolio Development Sculpture Video Production
COMPUTER SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY Advanced Robotics Introduction to Computer Science Topics in Computer Science
IDEAS CENTER
Design Fabrication Design Thinking + Entrepreneurship 3D Design + Modeling Robotics + Advanced Robotics
SCIENCE
Biology Chemistry Electricity and Magnetism Physics and Mechanics Astronomy Environmental Science
* Individual instrument and voice lessons are available through the Manhattan School of Music partnership.
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VISUAL AR Your creative process has many options. Inspiration runs deep at Gould, and we’re ready to help you develop your artistic talents. Students may choose from over 10 diverse Visual Arts electives ranging from painting and ceramics to blacksmithing and digital photography. For students who want to pursue their artistic endeavors beyond Gould, dedicated faculty members and College Counseling will guide them through the portfolio development process.
RTS Gould’s Owen Art Gallery hosts numerous exhibits throughout the school year, connecting students with professional artists who include Gould alumni.
PERFORMIN Shine on our stage.
For musicians, classes in theory, music history, digital music production, various ensembles, and individual voice and instrument lessons through our Distance Partnership with the Manhattan School of Music are just a few of the opportunities that await you. With 11 on-campus Steinway pianos, Gould Academy is part of a distinguished list of “All-Steinway Schools.�
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ATHLETICS Leading by example. Some of our athletes go on to compete at their college or university. Others come to Gould with little to no experience and graduate an accomplished member of a team. And, while many of our teams boast championship titles or podium finishes, the common thread that ties all of our student-athletes together is a shared commitment to excellence.
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WINTER
SPRING
GIRLS’ ATHLETICS
Cross Country Running Equestrian* Soccer Golf* Mountain Biking* Field Hockey
Basketball Alpine Skiing Snowboarding Nordic Skiing Freestyle/Freeride Skiing
Equestrian* Tennis Softball Lacrosse Road Cycling* Skateboarding*
BOYS’ ATHLETICS
Cross Country Running Equestrian* Soccer Golf* Mountain Biking*
Basketball Alpine Skiing Snowboarding Nordic Skiing Freestyle/Freeride Skiing
Equestrian* Tennis Baseball Lacrosse Road Cycling* Skateboarding*
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Fall Drama Outing Club Farm and Forest Yearbook
Learn Ski/Ride Outing Club RugRats Instruction Program Ski Patrol Program Maine Adaptive Volunteer Program Yearbook
Spring Musical Outing Club Farm and Forest Program Yearbook
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ATHLETICS FARNSWORTH FIELD HOUSE
Farnsworth Field House boasts a weight room and training rooms, basketball courts, two indoor skate parks, an Olympic-sized trampoline and foam pit, and four tennis courts just outside.
SUNDAY RIVER Gould’s very own ski and snowboard lodge, the Kailey Competition Center, is located just six miles from campus at the base of Sunday River Resort.
PINE HILL Gould Academy’s campus includes the new Pine Hill Yurt and 40 kilometers of groomed trails – terrain used throughout the school year by our mountain biking, cross country running, and Nordic teams.
MAINE OUTDOORS At Gould’s doorstep is Grafton Notch State Park and the White Mountain National Forest; the Atlantic Ocean is just a short drive away.
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ON SNOW Competition Program
Whether your goal is to develop a lifelong love of alpine, freestyle, snowboarding, or Nordic, or to compete for an NCAA Division I school and beyond, Gould Academy has the coaches, the teachers, the opportunities inside and outside of the classroom, not to mention the passion to help you achieve your goals. From regional and national competitions to international events at the highest level, the Gould Academy Competition Program provides an unbelievable educational and athletic experience thanks to our training location at Sunday River Resort located only six miles away.
ON SNOW On Snow Programs Gould Academy has a longstanding tradition of celebrating the winter season beyond just that of its on snow competitive programs. Thanks to our proximity (six miles) and even closer working relationship with Sunday River Resort, education outside of the classroom and on the slopes allows our students to excel and learn in ways that they never imagined possible. Here students become certified ski patrollers, teach skiing or snowboarding to young children, and provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to overcome perceived limitations and boundaries.
COLLEGE CO Find the right fit.
You’re here with a goal, and Gould’s College Counselors are here to help you reach it. That’s why they begin the step-by-step process in your very first year, to determine your best path to college. It’s an individualized approach that determines the best college fit based not just on academics, but on other important considerations including location, athletics, co-curricular activities, and scholarship opportunities. Recent Gould graduates are attending Berkeley College of Music, Boston College, Colby, Dartmouth, Lewis & Clark College, Middlebury, MIT, Savannah College of Art & Design, Stanford, University of Vermont, and Williams College.
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EXPERIENTIAL “You won’t just get ready for life at Gould, you’ll live it—in the classroom, in the dorms, traveling abroad with faculty and classmates, even camping in the Maine woods.”
Experiential Learning Gould Academy will prepare you for college and for life. Some of these lessons will be learned in the classroom while others will be learned over a campfire, through community service and internships, or while studying or serving abroad. We believe in the transformative benefits of immersion, expression, awareness, and independence.
CHRIS HAYWARD | Director of Experiential Learning
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FOUR POINT PROGRAM Each year, Gould classes embark on journeys, which – like the four points of a compass – expose students to essential questions: Who are you in the greater world? Who are you within your community? Who are you as a member of a team? – And, who will you become when given the reigns to explore your passions? NINTH GRADE: Immersion through international travel to China and Tanzania TENTH GRADE: Artistic Expression through community service ELEVENTH GRADE: Self-awareness and team building through winter camping TWELFTH GRADE: Independent research and reflection
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, TRADITIONS, AND CLUBS: • • • • • •
New Student Orientation Community Service Trips Wilderness First Aid Classes Travel Abroad Experiences Weekend Camping Trips Ninth Grade High Ropes Course
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Outing Club Reachout Community Service Club Farm and Forest Gould Goes Green Debate Club French Club
GOULD LIFE Gould Life You’re not just a student here; you’re a friend, you’re a mentor, and you’re an individual. You’re part of a community yet you have your own interests and curiosities. Life at Gould isn’t all about academics, athletics, on-snow programs, or even the arts. It’s a balanced experience that includes belonging to a community that challenges and supports you. It’s also about programs, traditions, and everyday experiences that shape who you are and who you are becoming.
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New Student Hiking and Canoe Trips Alumni Weekend Parades Parents and Family Weekend Campfires Four Point Grandparents’ Day Portraits Mountain Day Snow Ball Winter Carnival Tug o’ War Yulefest Carols Residential Rumbles
CLUBS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Blue Key Student Tour Guides 12th Grade Dorm Proctors Underclass Dorm Assistants Barn Proctors Art Cottage Proctors English Studies Program Tutor Writing Center Tutor Math Center Tutor French Club Global Club Gold Key Gould Goes Green Reachout Community Service Club Polar Bear Club
ADVISORY PROGRAM
TENTH GRADE PROGRAM
Gould’s Advisory Program is the center of the Gould Life experience for both students and their families. For the family, the advisor is a personal guide, another parent – someone who acts as a mentor, helping both with academic decisions and life events.
In addition to community service opportunities with other local organizations and nonprofits like the Mahoosuc Land Trust, Maine Adaptive, Mt. Abram, New Beginnings, and the Maine Veterans’ Home, Gould’s Tenth Grade Program includes regular class meetings to share information and offer students support. Bowling, roller skating, and a weekend trip to Hurricane Island allow students to challenge themselves and form connections with their classmates in fun, informal settings.
COMMUNITY LIFE For those students who live on-campus, residence life provides day to day experience within a tight knit community, teaching you the values of trust, responsibility, kindness, honesty, respect, and tolerance. Students share the dorms with faculty residents and peer proctors. Dorm rooms are where students study and relax, while common areas provide social gathering spaces to share pizza and watch a game, or movie. Day Students are an important group within our community, sharing in these same experiences and spaces.
NINTH GRADE PROGRAM Gould’s Ninth Grade Program is designed to help new students lay sound foundations for success, in both their academic careers and lives beyond Gould. Through our student mentorship program, ninth graders learn and practice productive academic habits, and ultimately become more confident, capable students and peers.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM Did you know that one third of Gould Academy’s student population is composed of international students from more than 20 countries around the globe? Our International Program provides an all-encompassing support system that aims to facilitate travel, everyday life, and adjustment to American and Maine culture for students from abroad.
CONNECT Make the Gould connection. Visit.
The best way to start your Gould journey is to come and visit us. Walk into our classrooms or laboratories. Watch one of our teachers lead a challenging discussion or work one-on-one with a current student. Observe one of our student musicians perfecting their technique with adjunct faculty at the Manhattan School of Music or an aspiring artist blacksmithing in the art cottage. Witness how design thinking really works – on paper, through a sewing machine, in an mp3 or a robot, or even through a piece of wood – in our IDEAS Center. Train with one of our coaches on the field or trails or on-snow. We will cater a visit to your interests.
Gould Academy admits students of any race, religion, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.
Student-led tours are available throughout the year, including the opportunity to join a class or sports team. Give us a call at 207-824-7777 or email admissions@gouldacademy.org to schedule a visit.
LOCATION Gould Academy is located in Bethel, Maine, an idyllic New England town just 12 miles from the New Hampshire border, 1.5 hours from the spectacular coast, and within easy reach of major destinations and airports including Portland, Manchester, Boston, and Montreal. Nestled in the center of town, Gould Academy is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, inns, boutiques, the town park, movie theater, and just six miles from the world class slopes of Sunday River Resort. For outdoor enthusiasts, Gould’s central location provides easy access to just about every adventure imaginable. You can step into hiking boots, ski boots, or hop on your bike and ride miles and miles of trail and road right from your dorm room.
39 Church Street Bethel, Maine (207) 824-7777 gouldacademy.org