Franklin Academy
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Motto | Mind, Body, Spirit and Character |
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Established | 2003 |
Type | Private college-preparatory |
Students | 102 |
Grades | 9–12 |
Location | East Haddam, CT, USA |
Mascot | The Phoenix |
Website | www.fa-ct.org |
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Franklin Academy is a coed boarding school in East Haddam, Connecticut, United States, serving the needs of students in grades 8-12 that have an auditory learning style preference. The school's primary mission is serving kids with NLD
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[edit] History
The school officially opened in September 2003 with approximately 35 students. In its second year, enrollment grew to approximately 55 students. The third year there were about 75 students. The headmaster is Fred Weissbach. In its fourth year it had approximately 80 students of varying skills and abilities. Now in its fifth year it has become accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. There are now about 100 students that attend this year.
[edit] Buildings
There are three dorms on campus, the biggest dorm is coed and the smaller two are currently all male. There is a science center and a main school building. The admissions building is in what used to be a house, located at the front of campus. The Dining Hall is next to the athletic field, under it is the student center. The library is attached to the medical center. There is also a small gym with a workout room.
[edit] Academics
As of 2007, the school's graduates have been accepted into over sixty different colleges.