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Greens Farm Academy

Welcome
Admission
The Journey Starts Here
Welcome to Greens Farms Academy. You and your family are beginning an exciting journey: selecting a new school. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our love of learning with you and your child.
Academics
Journey of Discovery
How do you build independent thinkers? At GFA, we ask a lot of questions. Join us at the Harkness table to discuss how our students think broadly and deeply while keeping goodness at their core.
Arts
Where You Take the Lead
If, as some say, "creativity is the currency of the 21st century," then how do we best foster creative thinking in the school setting?
Athletics
Strong and Spirited
The maintenance of good health and fitness through exercise are hallmarks of a well-rounded education. Our students develop a lifelong, positive attitude toward participation in physical activities.
Community
Involved and Connected
In the end, the sense of community may be what you remember most about the school.

In This Section

Visit!

We look forward to welcoming you to our 44-acre campus to see us in action and to learn more about the application process for the entry in the fall of 2023.

Open House

Our Grades 5-12 Open House occurred on October 23rd. We have an Open House for Grades PreK-4 on December 7. Don't worry if you missed any of these events. There are plenty of ways to get to know our school.

At GFA, we inspire each other to build a better world, grounded in our core values: passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, and excellence.

This fall, GFA will hold in-person Open House events, which will feature age-appropriate activities for children and parents, and provide a chance for visitors to meet Head of School Bob Whelan, GFA faculty and coaches, and the Admission team.

Register for the Lower School Open House on December 7 here by creating or logging in to your Ravenna account and selecting Upcoming Events.

Lower School Open House (Grades PreK-4)

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Adults only, please.

Interviews and Campus Tours

The required interview and campus tour is offered during the fall and until the application closes on January 20, 2023. Campus tours are great way to see GFA in action, to understand why we are so proud of our school, and to get all of your questions answered. The visit includes a conversation with a member of our admission team, as well as a student-led campus tour.

For general inquiries, please email admission@gfacademy.org or call 203.256.7514.

Coffee and Conversation Series

This fall and winter, we will offer a series of in-person sessions with school leadership. The series will take place on Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Register for these events by creating or logging in to your your Ravenna account and selecting Upcoming Events.

Coffee and Conversation Series:

September 29 — Why GFA: Admission Team & Faculty Welcome

October 27 — What Makes Each Division Unique: Bob Whelan and Division Heads

November 3 — A Day as a Dragon: Student Life

December 6 — Dragon Nation: Athletics at GFA (Please note this Coffee is on Tuesday, not Thursday)

January 12 — The GFA Experience for Families and Students of Color

February 9 — The GFA Parent Perspective (Virtual)

March 2 — College Guidance (Virtual. Please note this Coffee is at 6PM)

April 13 — Belonging at GFA

Meet Your Tour Guides!

New Panel

Class of 2023

Bri

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

One of the things I love most about GFA is how everyday is different. You talk to new people and learn new things. It’s hard for a week to be boring.

New Panel

Class of 2025

Jared

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

I love how helpful the teachers are, and how easy it was to find my group of friends.

Jane Doe

Class of 2023

Fiona

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

The kindness and support of the GFA community has made me excited to get to school every morning to learn.

New Panel

Class of 2024

Shannon

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

What I love most about my time at GFA is the attention that i get from my teachers. They are always there to help you with things you don’t understand.

John Smith

Class of 2024

Jack

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

I love all of the personalities of the school, and how it is so easy to reach out and make lifelong friends.

New Panel

Class of 2023

Charlotte

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

GFA taught me to embrace and pursue the discomfort of not knowing so I could grow.

New Panel

Class of 2024

Beyza

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

I've met people here that have truly changed me for the better, and I'm forever grateful for that.

New Panel

Class of 2023

Gigi

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

What I love most about GFA is our community. Entering in 9th grade I was terrified, but the students and teachers before and the teachers truly welcomed me and I could not be more at home here.

New Panel

New Panel

Class of 2024

Kyle

Our Student Ambassadors love showing new families exactly what they love about their GFA experience.

We hope you'll plan a visit to get to know us better through the eyes of the students who call GFA home.

What I love most about my time at GFA is the balance of my academic, athletic, and social life. At GFA, students are academically challenged, but given the time and resources by teachers in-order to help them succeed in the classroom. Especially with the smaller sized classes, there's more one-on-one opportunity for students. Due to the requirement of playing a sport at GFA, all students will end up finding an activity they like to do. Whether you already play a sport, or need new ones to try, students will enjoy their athletic life. And socially, GFA's tight-knit community and common spaces make it more than easy to find a group of people that you connect with. Small class sizes make it so you know almost everyone, which isn't something you get in many other schools.

2021-2022 Coffee & Conversation

Lower School

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Middle School

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Upper School

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STEAM

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Athletics

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Arts

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Student Life

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Equity and Inclusion

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Beyond the AP

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Off-Campus Programs

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