Student Life

Walk our hallways or peer into our classrooms, and it soon becomes clear that Barnstable is different. The structure and the pace of Barnstable Academy are unique.

We at Barnstable believe that how our students learn is just as important as what we teach them. Essential to our approach is the organization of our school day. We have seen firsthand that students learn best when they are well-rested, so Barnstable students take their major academic courses during the first half of the day. In the second half, they pursue elective courses.

Unlike many larger and more-traditional schools, we encourage students to integrate their interests into their own academic life. The benefit of this approach is twofold: First, it provides students with a tangible sense of ownership in their education. Second, it leverages each student's enthusiasm, whether it's dance, soccer or photography, to strengthen that student's self-direction and self-esteem.

Each day, our students grow academically, but they also develop vital interpersonal skills interacting with peers and supportive adults in an environment that is rich in respect and trust.