Academics
Falmouth Academy defines itself as a reading and writing school, but students also enjoy a diverse curriculum that includes mathematics, science, and the arts. Its core curriculum requires each student to take English, history, science, mathematics, and a foreign language for at least five years out of six. There is also a strong focus on the skills of writing, close reading, research, and effective management of time. Cooperative learning and independent research are also central to the curriculum. Students may take up to four elective courses each year, as well as physical education, in addition to their core academic courses.
The average class size is twelve students and a majority of its graduates go on to highly-competitive colleges. Falmouth Academy also enjoys membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE). It has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
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