Governor's Academy vs Hockaday (only two schools accepted)

GovsParent
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:09:11 +0000

My daughter attended Govs and graduated a few years ago. I cannot say enough good things about it. The faculty, administration and students are warm, friendly and caring. My daughter had academic ups and downs, and they always believed in her, encouraged her, and worked with her to get her back on track. She had emotional ups and downs (just common teenage girl stuff), and they were understanding. Health center staff and counselor were wonderful. There is a range of academic abilities, and there will be something for everyone. It is not a pressure cooker, but there are plenty of very serious motivated students. There are a lot of local boarders, but there is still plenty going on during weekends. We are a little more than an hour away, and my daughter chose to stay at school most weekends. The campus is relatively rural and beautiful, but Newburyport is a 5-10 minute cab ride away (or a bike ride if your sister is ambitious). It is a wonderful seaside town with great restaurants and shops. East Coast winters can be tough if you’re not used to them - stock up on warm clothes. However, the campus is beautiful in the snow!