Thornton Academy

BASIS Scottsdale is a competitive, high-caliber high school. Ranked the Number 1 high school in the USA by U.S. News and World Report, it was established in 2003 to provide students with an internationally-competitive curriculum that will prepare them for whatever they choose to pursue. FACILITIES Located in Downtown Scottsdale on 10 acres, BASIS Scottsdale’s new facilities opened for the 2016-17 school year. The school features state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, a basketball court, and performing arts facilities. SPORTS AND ARTS There are a number of opportunities for BASIS Scottsdale students to express themselves outside of the classroom. The school offers a number of different sports for both boys and girls throughout fall, winter, and spring. Students in grades 9-11 can participate in sports. In terms of arts, BASIS Scottsdale students can take part in a number of performing and fine arts opportunities, including several AP classes in the arts. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Located only 20 minutes outside of Phoenix, Scottsdale is an urban metropolitan city known for its warm weather and is often referred to as a “golfer’s paradise.” Along with a lively downtown area, it has plenty of parks and recreation programs.

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1823, Foxcroft Academy's college preparatory curriculum offers comprehensive visual, performing, and media arts courses along with technical education programs as well as a recently introduced STEM program. Foxcroft Academy also offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, for the first time during the 2019-2020 year. FACILITIES Located on 125 acres in northern New England, the campus facilities include four modern residence halls, five athletic playing fields, four brand-new tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, and a main academic complex. SPORTS AND ARTS Foxcrofts Academy's athletics program is exceptionally strong with more than 20 sports teams and 19 state championship titles. The school's visual, performing, fine, and media arts programs are comprehensive, offering courses such as sculptural welding, creative textiles, and filmmaking. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Foxcroft Academy's two male and two female dorms house 8-12 students each and provide access to wireless internet and televisions. Students can take advantage of Maine's expansive wilderness with extracurriculars such as outdoors club and environmental club. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.foxcroftacademy.org/">Foxcroft Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://dover-foxcroft.org/">Dover-Foxcroft, Maine</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1845, Lee Academy utilizes AP courses and an Academic Learning Lab to prepare students to succeed beyond high school. The school is located in the far northeastern corner of New England within driving distance to the expansive Acadia National Park and surrounded by Canada to the East, North, and West. FACILITIES The campus' 12 buildings include athletic fields, a plant conservatory, a planetarium, an auditorium, two gymnasiums, and a music center. SPORTS AND ARTS Lee Academy has recently added golf, tennis, indoor track, wrestling, and bowling to its athletics program. Lee Academy has won state championships in basketball, baseball, softball, and cross country. The schools extensive arts program offers students unique opportunities such as architectural drawing and concert band. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE All dormitories at Lee Academy are equipped with wireless internet, lounge rooms, with televisions, and laundry facilities. Students participate in year-round activities such as seasonal dances, musicals, and recreational athletics. Visit School Site: <a href="www.leeacademy.org">Lee Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://maineanencyclopedia.com/lee/">Lee, Maine</a>