Tender Love For Children Child Care vs. Deerfield Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Deerfield Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
The TLC Childcare, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Program offers quality care and education.
The program believes in the Proverbs 22.6 'Start a child on the right road and even in old age he/she will not leave it.' TLC - where the child is first in our hearts, thoughts, words and deeds and every child is loved and adored.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility.
Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensiveco-curricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit.
A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
Grades Offered
PK-K
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Language based
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Year Founded
1988
1797
Students Body
Total Students
75 students
651 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
69
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Kindergarten Students
6
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Grade 9 Students
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114
Grade 10 Students
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148
Grade 11 Students
-
180
Grade 12 Students
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209
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
151 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
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Average Class Size
10
12
Number of AP Classes
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17
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
4:1
Average SAT score
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1420
Average ACT score
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30
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(All students must wear: a blazer or sportscoat (with lapel). An appropriate top: collared shirt, blouse or dress. An appropriate bottom layer: pants, shorts, skirt or dress. Boys are required to wear neckties with a collared shirt, tucked in.)
(All students must wear: a blazer or sportscoat (with lapel). An appropriate top: collared shirt, blouse or dress. An appropriate bottom layer: pants, shorts, skirt or dress. Boys are required to wear neckties with a collared shirt, tucked in.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
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$71,770
Tuition Notes
School only per month - three hours a day $170.00
Childcare $32.00 per day and reduced school fee of $60.00 per month
Including Fees: Boarding: $74,440; Day: $53,860
% on Financial Aid
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39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$58,345
Acceptance Rate
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16%
Admissions Director
Barbara A. Crago
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Admissions Associate
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Steph Gonzalez
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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23
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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44
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Albany Road MagazineArabic Club
Archery ClubAsian Students Alliance
Black Student AllianceChess Club
Classics ClubCommunity Service
Debate ClubDeerfield Scroll
Diversity AllianceFeminism Club
Fly Fishing ClubFood Committee
French ClubGay-Straight Alliance
Green KeyInternational Student Alliance
Investment ClubJewish Student Alliance
Latin American Student AllianceMath Club
Meat ClubModel UN
Multiracial AllianceNative American Cultural Alliance
Photography ClubRobotics Club
Round SquareStudent Activities
Student CouncilUnderwater Vehicle Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusConcert Band
Jazz BandMellow-D's
OrchestraRhapso-D's
Student Rock BandUkulele And Bongo Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Novice CrewSkiing/Snowboarding
Ultimate Frisbee