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Causes: Education, Secondary & High Schools
Mission: Lawrence academy's mission asserts the following in providing college preparatory education for boarding and day students in grades 9-12: "lawrence academy recognizes you for who you are and inspires you to take responsibility for who you want to become. " through its mission and programs, lawrence academy seeks excellence and distinction through a "student-centered" approach to education. The school's focus begins with a carefully designed academic program that strives for creative and interdisciplinary approaches to learning. Arts and athletics are additional avenues for fostering self-discovery, growth, passion, and accomplishment in young people. Ultimately the total education program, including life on campus and in the dorms, is dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and creating a community where well-being, mutual support, and thoughtful, responsible living are fostered.
Programs: Each year, lawrence academy prepares more than one hundred graduates for success in their next academic experiences and in life. In the process, the school's academics, arts, and athletics programs allow students the opportunity to excel amongst peers in the context of a superb educational environment, both within and beyond school. While we want to show measurable development for each student, we also want them to have rich and meaningful experiences within an interdependent community that will sharpen their aptitude as responsible citizens. Ultimately, we want a lawrence academy education to transform both the individual and society. There were 397 students enrolled during the 2016/2017 school year.
summer programs provide educational and recreational activities in both a day and residential setting. Approximately 900 young people participate in a variety of programs. Our programs include a traditional day camp, specialty camps such as robotics and fashion design, skills and drills sports camps, and a language immersion program for english language learners. Beyond a revenue source, these programs provide direct support to the school in terms of keeping the campus vibrant and active during the summer months and providing added exposure to the school's identity through extended offerings.