BARD ACADEMY AT SIMON’S ROCK

Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock is a distinctive, two-year, co-educational high school program located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It’s part of Bard College at Simon’s Rock, a renowned liberal arts college known for its early college model and an offshoot of the highly-selective, nationally ranked Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson in New York. The school offers both boarding and day admission programmes with pupils undertaking their studies alongside college students. Combining the high school programme with the liberal arts college allows gifted learners to realise their academic potential in an advanced setting attaining their High School qualifications alongside college-level coursework and studies.

ABOUT

What makes it unique?

Accelerated Learning: Students complete high school in just two years, allowing them to start college earlier.
College-Level Environment: Students are immersed in a college-like atmosphere, with access to college facilities and resources.
Rigorous Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to be challenging and intellectually stimulating, preparing students for the rigors of college coursework.
Small Class Sizes: Students benefit from close interaction with professors and peers in a supportive learning environment.
Guaranteed Admission: Upon successful completion of the Bard Academy, students are guaranteed admission to Bard College at Simon’s Rock to pursue their associate’s and bachelor’s degrees.

Is Bard Academy right for you?

Bard Academy is ideal for students who are:

Eager to start college earlier than traditional high school graduatespen_spark

Highly motivated and intellectually curious

Ready for a challenging academic environment

Accreditations and Affiliations

Crespi is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC); the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA); and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). The school is also affiliated with The Gurian Institute as a model school.

INFORMATION

SCHOOL LOGO

FULL NAME

BARD ACADEMY AT SIMON’S ROCK

NICKNAME

BARD ACADEMY / SIMON’S ROCK

CATEGORY

HIGH SCHOOL
BOARDING SCHOOL
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FEE-PAYING SCHOOL
GIFTED LEARNER SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
PRIVATE SCHOOL

ESTABLISHED

1964

GENDER

CO-EDUCATIONAL

ADMISSIONS

BOARDING & DAY

AGES

14 – 18

GRADES

9 – 12

ENTRANCE CRITERIA

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST, REVIEW OF TRANSCRIPTS AND INTERVIEW

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

IN LINE WITH STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS

CURRICULUM

AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WITH HONORS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY PROGRAM

INSPECTION AUTHORITY

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LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

ENGLISH

FAITH / ETHOS

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PEDAGOGY / PHILOSOPHY

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CAMPUS

SUBURBAN / URBAN

HOUSES

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CO-CURRICULAR

ACADEMIC DECATHLON
ASTRONOMY
CAMPUS MINISTRY
CHESS
DRAMA
JUNIOR STATESMEN OF AMERICA
MATHEMATICS
MOCK TRIAL
NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETIES
ROBOTICS
ROCK BAND
TAIKO
VARIOUS ACADEMIC SOCIETIES AND SOCIAL CLUBS

SPORTS

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL (SOCCER)
ATHLETICS (TRACK & FIELD)
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
ESPORTS
FOOTBALL (GRIDIRON)
GOLF
LACROSSE
SWIMMING & DIVING
TENNIS
VOLLEYBALL
WATER POLO
WRESTLING