Why would you send a sixth-grade boy to boarding school? Shouldn't a ninth-grade student start high school? What is a junior boarding school? Make an appointment to visit us today and learn why Eaglebrook, a boarding and day school for boys in middle school, might be the right place for your son.
Eaglebrook School was founded in 1922 by Howard Gibbs as a private boarding and day school for boys in middle school. Learn about our school in Deerfield, Massachusetts then and now, and read about the Core Skills we think every boy should know.
At Eaglebrook, we recognize that all students learn in different ways, vary in their innate abilities, and come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Classes at Eaglebrook are organized to meet the needs of each boy.
Eaglebrook is a close community of middle school students, teachers, and their families. Activities outside of the academic classroom are important to the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of boys in middle school. Learn about the programs we offer at Eaglebrook, from athletics to arts.
At Eaglebrook, boys learn more than they ever thought possible, discover inner resources, develop self-confidence, and have fun along the way. Delivering on our mission is only possible through the incredible generosity of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and friends.”
Eaglebrook Science teacher Adam Williams had an idea to have the students in his Fifth Form Earth Science class write books to explain the rock cycle. Read about why he put the project together:
“This was a project for my Fifth Form Earth Science classes. The assignment was to write and illustrate a children's book about the rock cycle. The rock cycle shows us the origins of the three major rock types, and also describes the processes that can change them from one type to another. The project is pretty open ended and there is a lot of room for creativity; the only requirements are that they describe how their rock was "born" and have it go through three different transitions in the rock cycle. By making it a children's book, students are forced to present the relatively complex processes we've discussed in the simplest possible way so that it is accessible for the intended audience. Essentially, it makes them the teachers, and they soon realize that they can't teach something that they don't understand. So the book project is a great vehicle for solidifying their understanding of the material, and doing so in a fun way. They also work with partners and it allows me to evaluate and give feedback on their ability to work collaboratively.” Read one of the books produced by students in Mr. Williams’s class here.