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Academics
Barrie’s environment supports all facets of a student’s
learning experience, including their academic, social, athletic,
and artistic development, and the Barrie curriculum helps students
to become thoughtful, engaged global citizens.
The low student to faculty ratio provides a unique opportunity
for each student to grow and develop in an individualized program.
Barrie's experiential learning program
offers students a direct, hands-on education that provides them
with the chance to learn about real-world career choices.
Barrie’s curriculum offers students a variety of creative
pursuits, from the visual arts to drama.
Barrie's curriculum also offers a unique emphasis on the humanities
and advanced science topics. Barrie students have the freedom
and support to discover their talents and pursue their own interests.
Small classes and enthusiastic teachers allow even the most
introverted student to explore the creative arts and discover
a hidden talent or interest.
"Barrie
provides a sound foundation in the academic subjects and
study skills necessary for success in college. However,
I believe Barrie's real strength lies in the balance it
strikes among academics, values and personal growth."
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Barrie’s close proximity to Washington, D.C. offers students
many unique opportunities. They witness firsthand how a democracy
works through visits to the Capital, the Supreme Court, and
the White House. They also expand their knowledge through visits
to Smithsonian museums and international institutions such as
the World Bank and foreign embassies, allowing them to meet
diplomatic representatives from all over the world.
Washington also offers Barrie students opportunities in the
arts, dance, and theatre with its world-class museums, libraries,
and artistic venues. Barrie is located close to some of America’s
most cherished historical sites and monuments, including Mount
Vernon, Civil War Battlefields, the Washington Monument, and
the Vietnam War Memorial.
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