Boston University Academy
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Boston University Academy, founded in 1993, is an secondary school (grades 9-12) affiliated with Boston University and located on its Charles River campus. As of 2005 it has 156 students and 22 teaching faculty members. It has a liberal arts-based curriculum emphasizing the humanities and science, while specializing in the classics. Students in the upper grades attend some courses at the University, and can graduate with a college transcript of up to 48 credits. BU Academy's average SAT scores have consistently been among the highest in the nation.
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[edit] Faculty
Noteworthy faculty members include:
- Headmaster James Berkman, a graduate of Harvard University and Oxford University, who has been an independent school administrator since 1984.
- Math instructor Gisele Zangari, 1990 recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics.
- History professor Dr. Richard Horn, a graduate of Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and Princeton University.
- Math instructor Danielle Passno, graduate of Dartmouth College.
- English and History teacher Philip Gambone, a graduate of Harvard University. He taught at the Park School in Brookline for 26 years prior to teaching at the Academy.
- Physics professor Gary Garber, a graduate from Haverford College and an instrument rated private pilot.
- English Professor Brian Baise, graduate of Princeton, published author, and Metcalf Award recipient.
- Philosophy and History professor Dr. James Davis, graduate of Boston University.
[edit] Student activities
Student activities include Model United Nations, Fencing, Robotics, Soccer, Basketball, ultimate, Dance Team, Yearbook, Science Team, Nerdly Games (Miniatures and Dungeons & Dragons), Sailing, Music Diversity club, Social Issues group, Opera Club, Math Team, Chess Club, Environmental club, Literary Magazine, LitCafe, BU Academy Press, Art Club, and Gallery Hoppers, among various others.
[edit] Accreditation
The Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of both the Secondary School Admission Test Board and the Association of Independent Schools of New England.
