Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NOTABLE NORTHSHORE September 2018 NEW ENGLAND ACADEMY is a specially designed, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)- approved school for high performing students who struggle with anxiety, depression, and executive functioning weaknesses. Offering students a college prep school environment in which their academic, social, and emotional skills are nurtured and developed, New England Academy prepares students for college in its brand-new campus, incorporating art, music, and other extracurricular activities. The school boasts an 8:1 student to teacher ratio, along with a 100 percent licensed teaching and clinical staff. Additionally, 100 percent of graduating New England Academy students have been accepted into college. "At NEA, we believe that kids come first and that every student can be successful when they have a compassionate, empathic, and individualized education that is based on their strengths, needs, and a vision to their future. We truly believe that lives can be transformed." —Dr. Ryan Plosker, executive director and founder, New England Academy ST. MARY'S LYNN has a strong legacy as the school has been educating young men and women of talent and faith since 1881. Its mission is built on their four pillars of Catholic, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect—the foundations of all St. Mary's does, whether in the classroom or outside the walls of the campus. St. Mary's encourages students to be present, do their best, and find their authentic selves. The school's rigorous academic program challenges students and their interactive digital 1:1 learning keeps St. Mary's ahead of the curve. St. Mary's offers many extra-curricular options for students with service opportunities, fine and performing arts, robotics, championship athletics, and more. St. Mary's campus is expanding with construction of the new STEM and Gateway building underway. St. Mary's is where tradition meets the future. "St. Mary's has many centers of excellence, from academics to athletics to the new STEM building. St. Mary's is creating a 21st century learning environment and is on the move." —Dr. John F. Dolan, head of school, St. Mary's Lynn Located on a hilltop close to downtown Worcester, WORCESTER ACADEMY'S intentional connection to the city and surrounding community sets it apart from other schools in the area. It is a school that fosters academic curiosity and growth in students through inquiry, collaboration, and creativity. "The many opportunities at Worcester Academy have transformed me into the very capable of person I am today. I'm not the shy 12-year-old that I was when I arrived. Now—I'm me." —Suzy Ewings, class of 2018