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, pre-K–12 school located in Chestnut Hill,

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. Brimmer and May is accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a member of the

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(NAIS), which in 2011 designated Brimmer and May as a "School of the Future." In addition, it is a member of the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE),

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(CES), and the National Center for Independent School Renewal (NCISR).

History

The Brimmer School was founded in 1887 and the May School in 1880. In 1939, these two well-known Boston schools merged. The head of The Brimmer School was Mabel Homer Cummings and the head of Miss May's School was Miss Mary C.S. May, both of whom have buildings named after them on the current campus. In 1954, Brimmer and May moved to its current location in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton, near the Brookline city line. Brimmer and May became fully coeducational in 1992.

Student population

2018–2019 – 14% international students, 25% students of color, 30% receive financial aid, 35% are siblings.

Location

The campus is located along a two-block stretch of Middlesex Road in

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. The immediate surrounding area includes landmarks such as the

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, The Chestnut Hill Reservoir, and Boston College campus. The School is located on the MBTA Green Line at the Chestnut Hill stop.

Diploma programs

Global Studies Diploma Program – The Global Studies Diploma program is composed of students in grades 10–12 and has four concentrations: science, political science, economics, and world languages. All candidates take at least two class credits in their chosen concentration, four years of a single language (with exceptions for language exempt or ELS students), Geographic Information Sciences, and A Survey of Global Studies. Students also earn a minimum of 650 points for participation in various activities, including, but not limited to, travel, volunteering, Model UN, field trips or conferences on global topics. Seniors are required to write a reflection paper and give a presentation to the School community on their experience in the program. Upon completion of this work, students earn a second diploma and may work to earn the diploma with distinction. Creative Arts Diploma Program – The Creative Arts Diploma Program (CAP) is composed of students in grades 10–12 who have a deep commitment to a specific artistic medium such visual art, music, dance, theatre, video or creative writing. Students who seek to apply to the program are expected to have already achieved considerable skill in their area of concentration and to have a strong inner drive to pursue further study. Each CAP student works out a personal program of study with the CAP Director and with a mentor teacher from the Creative Arts Department. All CAP programs involve 7–10 hours a week of work in the chosen concentration, beyond school hours; a commitment to sharing work with the school community; participation in the junior and senior year CAP seminar as well as master classes and field trips; participation in the CAP community service partnership with the Charles Sumner School; and documentation of both process and product throughout the program in a journal and digital portfolio. STEAM Diploma Program – The Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Diploma Program is composed of students in grades 10–12 who wish to pursue a career in a STEAM field. Students must complete at least 4 years of science, 3 semesters of technology, 2 semesters of engineering, 4 semesters of arts, and 4 years of math. Students must complete advanced level courses including AP classes in at least two STEAM fields. Students are required to complete an internship in a STEAM related field. Students are required to complete at least one college-level online course in a STEAM field, which most students complete through EdX. Upon completion of the program, students earn a second diploma.

Facilities

Hastings Center – Innovation Space, Makerspace, STEAM Lab, Digital Media Center, College Counseling Department, Study Rooms. Chase Building & Almy Center – Classrooms, computer lab, Technology Department, Science Department, Humanities departments, Math Department, Creative Arts Department, Ruth Corkin Theatre, Anne C. Reenstierna Library, Library Learning Commons, Waintrup Courtyard. McCoy Hall – Early Education Program, Lower School Classrooms, Lower School Library, French Library, Playground (in backyard). Cummings Hall – Administrative Offices, Classrooms, Lower School Garden & Certified Organic Wildlife Habitat (in backyard), and Summer Programs Office. May Hall – Admissions Corkin Visual Arts Center – Two Arts studios and a Ceramic Studio in its own building, fondly called "the Art Barn". Head of School's House Athletic Facilities – Emily C. Thompson Gym and fitness center, Campus Field, Orr Field 5 minutes away in Newton, various fields at UMASS/Mt. Ida 5 minutes away in Newton. Technology Facilities – 1:1 iPad program, Mobile Maker Lab, 3-D printer, 3-D scanner, interactive whiteboards, and interactive projection systems.

Sports

Teams compete in the Massachusetts Bay Independent League (MBIL), the Independent Girls’ Conference (IGC), and the New England Prep School Athletic Conference ( NEPSAC), in addition to invitational matches. The School fields the following teams: Boys & Girls Soccer: Girls won IGC League Championship in 2016 and Boys won MBIL League Championship in 2012 & 2019 Boys & Girls Basketball: Girls won NEPSAC Class E Championship in 2013 Boys & Girls Lacrosse: Girls won League Championship in 2018 Boys & Girls Tennis: Girls won League Championship in 2018 & 2019 Girls Club Field Hockey Girls Softball: Won MBIL League Championship 2007, 2009, 2010 Boys Baseball: Won MBIL League Championship 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 Coed Cross Country: Won MBIL League Championship 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 Co-ed Curling: Two trophies earned at the 2014 Brookline Country Club Bonspiel; Class A & C 2015; Class B 2016; Class D 2018

References

External links

Brimmer and May School website

Brimmer Summer Programs website
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