Somerset has established its reputation in offering a challenging, supportive academic program to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school is small, something that is a primary draw for families looking for a more personal approach to instruction. The core curriculum is augmented by an overt attention to fostering communication and interpersonal engagement. The offering of French and Mandarin language instruction is also a notable draw. The ideal student is one operating toward the top of his or her peer group, who will thrive in a very close-knit, community oriented educational environment, and is able to work effectively through an accelerated curriculum.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"Established in 1974, Somerset Academy is an independent, not-for-profit private school providing education to students from JK to Grade 8. Our school provides an enriched, accelerated curriculum; a variety of extra-curricular activities; enhances your child's self-esteem; and encourages team building skills. We offer classes in French and Mandarin, as well as the Reach Ahead program, which enables our Grade Eight students the opportunity to gain high school credits. Somerset is a certified STEM school."
Success comes from working together.
Our aim is to cultivate responsible, well-rounded, and independent students.
Somerset is a certified STEM school.
Somerset offers three languages: English, French, and Mandarin.
We offer Reach Ahead program our Grade Eight students to gain high school credits.
We place a strong emphasis on sport programs promoting healthy competition and sportsmanship.
Our Gifted Program for Grade 3 -7 is structured to align with each student's current academic level.
Our music program offers choral and instrumental including piano, violin, recorder, band instruments
We offer interest clubs on every Friday, such as robotics, chess, coding, and cooking.
Our dramatic department has hosted remarkable drama performances annually.
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
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3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
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8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
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10. What might families find surprising about your school?
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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
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