Beyond Academics

At Barnstable Academy, elective courses are designed around two central concepts: personal choice and integration with daily life. Our Physical Education electives present a wide range of activities for students; they can also participate for double time periods in the afternoon, two times per week. Because physical wellness is essential to one's quality of life, we offer activities that are considered lifetime pursuits, such as tennis, swimming and martial arts.

Our arts electives also reflect this approach. Rather than going to a studio or private lesson after school, Barnstable students integrate their study of the fine or performing arts into their daily academic lives. This system for elective courses helps our young people to thrive - not just as scholars, but also as whole and balanced people.