Opening of School Fall 2020

Our Plan for Fall 2020-2021Up to date information on returning to campus

Read a letter from Head of School Raynard Kington and see the Andover's plan for reopening in September. The plan is conservative and aligns with the de-densification approach that many colleges and universities are employing this fall.

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Student Population

Students from

49

Countries

42

States/Territories

46%

Students receive
financial aid

12 years

of need-blind admission

300+

courses with

150

electives

13

students in the
average class

60+

interscholastic teams in

21

different sports

400+

students engaged in community engagement programs each term

21

miles to Boston

10

minute walk to the
town of Andover

A Day in the Life

                                                                                                                                                                Fred, Junior 
                                                                                                    
                                                    New York, NY
                                                
                                                                                                                                                                Abigail, Upper 
                                                                                                    
                                                    Washington, D.C.
                                                
                                                                                                                                                                Nicola, Senior 
                                                                                                    
                                                    Wallingford, CT
                                                
                                                                                                                                                                Harry, Lower 
                                                                                                    
                                                    Bangkok, Thailand

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ARTS Sources of creative inspiration

WELLNESS Supporting the entire student

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

Abigail, Upper

Washington, D.C.

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“I’ve had the opportunity to sing opera on two occasions so far—at a cluster gathering and then at Coffeehouse. That was amazing.”

STUDENTS

Fred, Junior

Nicola, Senior

Harry, Lower

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

Fred, Junior

New York, NY

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“Everyone is really welcoming. No one treats you as if you don’t belong. Everyone wants you to have the best time.”

STUDENTS

Abigail, Upper

Nicola, Senior

Harry, Lower

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

Nicola, Senior

Wallingford, CT

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“The one thing that really makes Andover stand out is that there’s no end to what you’re offered.”

STUDENTS

Fred, Junior

Abigail, Upper

Harry, Lower

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

Hector Membreno-Canales

Art Instructor, Wrestling Coach, Army Veteran

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Hector’s work explores official histories, American patriotism, and the Military-Industrial Complex

INSTRUCTORS

Clyfe Beckwith

Lilia Cai-Hurteau

Harry, Lower

Bangkok, Thailand

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“Having a roommate has provided me with many new perspectives. It’s been great to make new friends in the dorm and build relationships.”

STUDENTS

Fred, Junior

Abigail, Upper

Nicola, Senior

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

COACHES Big Blue is team first

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

Joel Jacob

House Counselor, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Instructor

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“Students build deeper and stronger connections to math when they are learning experientially.”

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Heidi Wall ’94

Monique Cueto-Potts

Advisor, Director of Community Engagement

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“I get to collaborate with incredible community partners to create and operate meaningful community engagement programs.”

ADVISORS

Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22

Abbey Siegfried

Music Department Chair, Academy Organist, Conductor of Fidelio and the Phillips Academy Chorus, House Counselor

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“I always say that I love music—obviously, I’m a musician—but I love people more than I love music.”

ARTS

Erin Strong

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

COACHES Big Blue is team first

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

Lilia Cai-Hurteau

Chinese, Japanese and Interdisciplinary Instructor, Brace Center Faculty Fellow

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As a Brace Fellow, Lilia is researching the relationship between Asian philosophies and Asian American feminism.

INSTRUCTORS

Clyfe Beckwith

Hector Membreno-Canales

Charles “Trey” V. Brown ’12

Admission Counselor

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Complementary house counselor in French House and varsity football coach

COACHES

Martha Fenton ’83

Girls’ Ice and Field Hockey Coach, West Quad North Cluster Dean, Physical Education Instructor

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“My passions are much the same as when I was a student, except now I am on the teaching and coaching sides of wellness and sports.”

COACHES

Charles “Trey” V. Brown ’12

Heidi Wall ’94

House Counselor, Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Instructor

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In Heidi’s geometry class students have studied Arabic art to create stunning mosaic tiles in The Nest—our innovative makerspace.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Joel Jacob

Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22

Instructor, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Girls’ Varsity Swimming & Diving Coach

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“I try not to pigeonhole kids. When they come to a place like this, they should be able to redefine themselves as much as they want to.”

ADVISORS

Monique Cueto-Potts

Susan Esty P’22

Director of Wellness Education, House Counselor, Abbot Cluster Dean

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“I see my role as a bridge between different groups and a partner with lots of different people.”

WELLNESS

Amy Patel

WELLNESS Supporting the entire student

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

Erin Strong

Director of Dance

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Erin’s work as a dance educator is grounded in the belief that dance is a way of knowing and thinking about one’s world.

ARTS

Abbey Siegfried

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

COACHES Big Blue is team first

INSTRUCTORS Classroom leaders and innovators

Amy Patel

Medical Director, Wellness Educator at the Sykes Wellness Center

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Dr. Patel is passionate about educating adolescents about health and developing lifelong healthy habits.

WELLNESS

Susan Esty P’22

WELLNESS Supporting the entire student

ADVISORS Offering guidance on all things Andover

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Making campus living the best it can be

Clyfe Beckwith

Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Coach

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“Inspiration lurks around every corner on this campus, like chaos theory where one small difference can result in a completely new outcome.”

INSTRUCTORS

Lilia Cai-Hurteau

Hector Membreno-Canales

Be Curious About Everything

Fully Supporting Students

Go Big Blue

Action with Accountability

Headlines From Campus

Academics

Nine faculty recognized for outstanding teaching

Students at The University of Chicago nominated influential educators in their lives

Alumni

Six honored with Distinguished Service Award

Award recognizes volunteer service characterized by commitment, uniqueness, and effectiveness

Leadership

Launching Andover’s Anti-Racism Task Force

Task Force will build on the established foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Admission

Updates to admission application requirements

Andover will be test optional for the 2020-21 admission cycle

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Upcoming Events

October 22–25 Virtual Family Weekend

October 23 Zoomin' with Shuman drop-in Q&A session (Oct. 23)

9:15 a.m.

October 27 Andover Information Session: Day Students

7:30 p.m.

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Fall 2020 Opening of School Information for Phillips Academy Families

Opening of School Fall 2020

Students from

49

42

46%

12 years

300+

150

13

60+

21

400+

21

10

A Day in the Life

Be Curious About Everything

Fully Supporting Students

Go Big Blue

Action with Accountability

At A Glance

Learning at Andover

Need-Blind Admission

Team First

Equity & Inclusion

Headlines From Campus

Upcoming Events

Fall 2020 Opening of School Information for Phillips Academy Families

Opening of School Fall 2020

Students from

49

42

46%

12 years

300+

150

13

60+

21

400+

21

10

A Day in the Life

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Be Curious About Everything

Fully Supporting Students

Go Big Blue

Action with Accountability

At A Glance

Learning at Andover

Need-Blind Admission

Team First

Equity & Inclusion

Headlines From Campus

Upcoming Events