The Avalon School - Departments

lower school

Boys in the lower school are introduced to nature, literature, drawing and sports by male teachers serving as enthusiastic role models who are well-versed in the rich heritage of the humanities. The traditional rigors of mathematics and grammar form the counterbalance to varied and frequent adventure trips that afford small classes an opportunity to explore their world.

middle school

Middle School life marks an increase in the opportunities to test their intellectual powers through algebra, expository and creative writing and speaking, as well as deeper forays into Ancient, European and American history. Organized sports and frequent field trips allow boys to retain the adventurous dimension of the early years and provide increased opportunities for the peer friendships so valued by the developing adolescent.

upper school

At The Avalon School the Upper School years are demanding: the young men write to express their reasoning while challenging the boundaries of their world with an immersion in Shakespeare and the great novels of western civilization. Calculus and language study are pursued with an eye to college readiness and each student is coached in the planning and perseverance necessary to successfully navigate an increasingly sophisticated course of studies.