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The Academy of the Holy Family (AHF), a Catholic college prep school for young women, was founded in 1874.
We are located in the New England countryside approximately two hours away from Boston and three hours from New York City.
The Academy has educated young women from the United States and abroad.
A tight-knit school community, AHF offers its students the opportunity to express their faith and learn in a comfortable atmosphere.
Classes are small, enabling students to receive individual attention.
Courses offered include college prep, honors and some advanced placement classes.
The faculty consists of both religious and lay persons.
At the Academy we strive to "Pursue knowledge; embrace the truths of Christ; respond to the needs of others." Our young women are confident, active in the community and graduate from AHF, ready to attend various colleges and universities.
We often hear from our alumnae and realize the impact the Academy has made on them- successful careers, yes, as well as bringing a sense of family to wherever their path in life has taken them.
Club or Organization: AHF Communications Club, Ambassadors Club, Environmental, FIT (Fitness Innovative Team), Human Rights Club, Legion of Mary, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society (NHS), Pro-Life Club, Speech and Debate Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs: Theatre
School Notes
School Motto: Pursue knowledge; embrace the truths of Christ; respond to the needs of others.
The Academy of the Holy Family (AHF), a Catholic college prep
school for young women, was founded in 1874. We are located in the
New England countryside approximately two hours away from Boston
and three hours from New York City. The Academy has educated young
women from the United States and abroad. A tight-knit school
community, AHF offers its students the opportunity to express their
faith and learn in a comfortable atmosphere. Classes are small,
enabling students to receive individual attention. Courses offered
include college prep, honors and some advanced placement classes.
Our international students have English as a Second Language (ESL)
and English for ESL classes. The faculty consists of both religious
and lay persons. At the Academy we strive to "Pursue knowledge;
embrace the truths of Christ; respond to the needs of others." Our
young women are confident, active in the community and graduate
from AHF, ready to attend various colleges and universities. We
often hear from our alumnae and realize the impact the Academy has
made on them- successful careers, yes, as well as bringing a sense
of family to wherever their path in life has taken them.
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