NYA Viewbook 2024-2025

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MISSION North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, co-educational school.

The Academy offers a structured program that establishes clear standards and high expectations in an environment that emphasizes values of mutual respect, trust, and community. North Yarmouth Academy is dedicated to fostering integrity, character, and intellect in its students.

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When you go to NYA, there is a place for you. You are encouraged to try new things and dig deeper into the areas you become passionate about. You will be a part of our community the moment you step on campus. You’ll be all in for NYA and NYA will be all in for you.

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Through small class sizes and our open campus, students at NYA get to know the entire student body, as well as faculty and staff, creating a culture of good character and a successful environment for academic and personal growth.

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Through the support of their teachers and peers, there are no barriers to students diving into their academics. Our emphasis on creative and flexible schedules and faculty development is designed to give students ownership of their education and the resilience to achieve.

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WHOLE STUDENT

From toddler programs to postgraduate studies, students’ schedules include time for performing and visual arts, as well as service-forward activities to emphasize socialemotional development.

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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

NYA’s curriculum includes an array of signature programs to emphasize community involvement and expansive world views. Through these programs, students participate in independent study, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and off-campus learning.

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ENROLLMENT

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FOUNDED IN

1814

toddler through postgraduate

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

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100% of the class of 2024

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VARSITY ATHLETIC TEAMS

STUDENT-TOTEACHER RATIO

7:1

in Upper and Middle School

FINANCIAL AID

40% Over

of families receive financial assistance.

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AP COURSES OFFERED

HOME OF THE PANTHERS

NYA COMMUNITY VALUES Respect Honesty Perseverance Compassion Responsibility

LOWER SCHOOL TODDLER-KINDERGARTEN Begin your journey with the Montessori Method.

ELEMENTARY (GRADES 1-4) You’ll grow academically and socially, building on your strong foundation. You’ll even learn to skate and play the ukulele and violin!

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADE 5 Welcome to the Middle School! You’ll still have one classroom teacher as you ease your way in!

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Now you’ve got an advisor, you’re changing classes, and you’ve got choices. Character, leadership, study skills, and wellness are all part of the program.

DIPLOMAS WITH DISTINCTION

STEM Global Citizenship Visual Arts Creative Writing Music Entrepreneurship Environmental Leadership Social Advocacy

UPPER SCHOOL GRADE 9 Welcome to the Upper School! Ninth grade seminar, your new advisor, and courses and electives you get to pick yourself give you the support and structure to thrive as an Upper School student.

GRADES 10-11 Have a passion? Design an independent study or choose one of seven diplomas with distinction, or head outside with our Kauffmann Program.

GRADE 12 AND PG You’ve made it! Look forward to your senior speech, distinction capstone project, college applications, treasured friendships, and being totally ready for what lies ahead!

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UPPER SCHOOL

Students in the Upper School are given the tools to aspire high and achieve their goals while keeping a manageable balance in their personal lives. They graduate as sophisticated scholars, confident self-advocates, and leaders in their communities.

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The Middle School years are a fundamental time for NYA students. Through programs like advisory, life skills, and the activity requirement, Middle School students begin to find their academic styles and grow in their interests and character.

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LOWER SCHOOL

Setting a standard for students’ personal investment in their own education is a differentiator of the NYA education. Starting with Montessori methodology, Lower School students have expansive schedules and are a part of NYA’s campus, facilities, and traditions.

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A special part of our culture is the continued involvement of our graduates. Our alumni achieve incredible lives after NYA and are inspirations to current students, showing them their own futures can be bright after graduation.

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Athletic Facilities

Main Buildings

CAMPUS MAP

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Curtis Building

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Priscilla Savage Middle School

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Merrill Lower School

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Dole House

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Toddler House

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Blanchard House

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Mertz Science Center

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Bicentennial Learning Commons

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Safford Center

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Russell Hall

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Academy Hall

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Higgins Hall

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Elementary Building

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Gymnasium

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NYA’s Travis Roy Ice Arena and Fitness & Wellness Center

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Lewis Turf Field

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Poulin Family Tennis Courts

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Denney Field

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Knight Softball Field

Main Office, Classrooms

Primary to Grade 2

Admission, Development

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Dining Hall, Auditorium Classrooms

Music, Theater Grades 3-4

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