Moses Brown School 
mosesbrown.org | 401-831-7350

Moses Brown School is a co-ed day school for students in nursery through grade 12. One of the oldest Quaker schools in the United States, Moses Brown nurtures students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens equipped with the skills, character, and confidence to lead in a changing world. Its relevant and rigorous academic curriculum encourages students to think critically and act compassionately. It includes AP, honors, and one-of-a-kind signature courses. 

Moses Brown’s reputation for educational excellence is anchored by dynamic faculty and staff who provide personal attention, challenge, and support for students to succeed in college and beyond. The school’s 33-acre campus in Providence, Rhode Island, includes state-of-the-art facilities that allow students to learn in immersive ways — whether it’s in the classroom, on the stage, in art studios, on the athletic fields, or through service to the broader community. Students come from over 30 towns in Massachusetts and 40 towns in Rhode Island, and through the school’s commitment to access and affordability, 41 percent of students are able to benefit from its financial assistance program. 

Learn more about Moses Brown School and its diverse and welcoming community by attending the Fall Open House on Oct. 19, 2024. Visit mosesbrown.org/openhouse for schedule information and to register.

Notre Dame Academy
ndahingham.com | 781-749-5930

Notre Dame Academy (NDA), an independent, all-girls Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, prepares young women in grades 6 through 12 to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and open-minded leaders. As the first all-girls day school in Massachusetts, NDA is a welcoming learning community that recognizes and cultivates each student’s distinctive promise and potential. With small class sizes and a dynamic curriculum, including over 20 AP courses, the school’s distinguished faculty takes each girl on a deep dive into learning while building her confidence and resilience. 

Whether competing on one of 45 athletic teams or participating in one of more than 30 co-curricular activities and service opportunities, NDA encourages girls to challenge themselves in a nurturing environment. Leadership programming and early college counseling prepare young women for college and beyond (with a 100 percent matriculation rate to four-year colleges and universities). NDA also boasts the power of an alumnae network stretching back 170 years. NDA endeavors to inspire hearts, minds, and voices so their students are prepared to lead a life of purpose.

Thacher Montessori School
thacherschool.org | 617-361-2522

Serving toddlers through sixth graders, Thacher Montessori School is dedicated to nurturing a child’s innate love of learning and preparing them to succeed in all aspects of life. Thacher offers a comprehensive curriculum adapted to each child, a supportive environment that fosters independence, and a community that nurtures their spirit by celebrating diversity and demonstrating respect. Its classrooms provide a stimulating environment where children are inspired to explore, seek new knowledge, and confidently reach their social and academic potential. Thacher integrates its core curriculum areas with art, athletics/physical education/wellness, drama, Mandarin, music, Spanish, and the world beyond the classroom walls. Learning spaces are filled with natural light and allow easy access to the outdoor environment. 

Thacher’s mixed-age classrooms promote leadership potential, interpersonal skills, and a sense of community. The school strives to ensure that each child develops the collaborative, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills necessary for personal success. Well-prepared for their academic future and challenges, Thacher graduates transform other learners around them and help shape their next learning communities.

Thayer Academy
thayer.org | 781-843-3580

Thayer Academy is a co-ed independent day school for grades 5 through 12 in Braintree, Massachusetts, where students are known, connected, and prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Thayer believes that authentic engagement is the cornerstone of academic excellence and personal development. Faculty are fully invested in student success in the classroom, on the stage, and on the playing field. Student development, health, and well-being are further supported through learning centers, a writing center, and a health and wellness center. 

Thayer Academy boasts a vibrant arts program with 12 main stage productions per year, as well as an all-school orchestra. Student-athletes have 72 sports teams to choose from, with 25 at the varsity level. Clubs and activities allow students to follow their interests, while alliance and affinity groups foster belonging and connection, and cultural celebrations occur throughout the school year. Signature cross-disciplinary offerings such as the Global Speaker Series and the Scholar in Residence Program bring the world to campus and engage the community in issues that matter to the world. 

Easily accessible from public transportation, Thayer Academy also offers bus routes from Boston, MetroWest, and the South Shore. An Admissions Open House will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19. 

The Woodward School
thewoodwardschool.org | 617-773-5610

The Woodward School for Girls is a private all-girls independent school located in Quincy Center. Woodward has been educating and empowering young women in grades 6 through 12 since 1894. Woodward students gain a strong foundation in academic rigor, intellectual growth, risk-taking, and independent and creative thinking. At Woodward, the low student-teacher ratio promotes individual growth and accomplishment, fosters close relationships between students and staff, and creates a supportive and dynamic atmosphere for learning. Faculty are constantly encouraging students to try new things, explore their passions, and take on leadership opportunities, which rings true to their motto, “We learn so we may lead.” 

Woodward is known for its academic excellence, offering college preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. The rigorous academics foster critical and creative thinking, exceptional public speaking, and community service involvement. Students benefit from college counseling starting in grade 9, a progressive STEM curriculum, a vibrant visual and performing arts program, IMPACT learning internships, competitive athletics, and Woodward’s long-standing traditions. Students are committed to advancing their lives and the lives of others through the school’s core values of generosity, integrity, respect and responsibility, leadership, and scholarship. 

To learn more, visit thewoodwardschool.org or contact Jennie Donegan, director of enrollment, at [email protected] or 617-773-5610, ext. 219. 

Information sessions and Open House dates are as follows: Open House — Oct. 10, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Information Session — Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Information Session — Monday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Information Session — Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.