Located in Hardwick, MA, Eagle Hill School is the premier college preparatory boarding school for 215 students in grades 8–12 with diverse learning profiles such as ADHD and dyslexia; and is an authorized IB World school offering the IB Diploma Programme. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Eagle Hill is also recognized for its expertise in developing customized courses of study for students and is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. What makes Eagle Hill School fundamentally different than other schools is that we genuinely understand that each student’s path to the future will be unique, that some of our students will imagine futures for themselves that have never been imagined before. It is our understanding of and appreciation for the vastness of human diversity—sometimes elsewhere understood as disabilities—that is the indispensable idea on which our curriculum and instruction are built. We are a community that honors individual genius and values diversity. At Eagle Hill, we understand that our students are blessed with multiple learning abilities and that it is our responsibility as educators to identify, celebrate, and support each student in capitalizing on his or her individual genius. Moreover, instead of merely providing support within a traditional classroom setting, Eagle Hill School designs classes around each student’s particular strengths and needs. By emphasizing individualized attention within the context of a small classroom environment, Eagle Hill provides for the academic, social, and personal growth of each student. We believe in finding our students’ strengths and teaching to them. Our curriculum design is one of the most important and innovative ways in which Eagle Hill School manages to act on the specific needs of each student. Eagle Hill School’s calendar is a flexible matrix of six daily class meeting times over nine academic terms. Individual class sections can meet in a nearly unlimited range of configurations, allowing students to pursue their academic preparation in ways that make sense for their subject and their individual needs. Students are placed in very small sections, averaging six students apiece, based on consideration of multiple data points such as student interest, achievement, social development, and learning preferences. We are pioneers, ready to explore a sense of wonder and possibility every day in the classroom. Welcome to a place where excellence meets opportunity, and every student is supported on their journey towards a brighter future.
