Dexter School
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| Address | 20 Newton Street |
| Town | Brookline, Massachusetts Brookline, Massachusetts Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 58,732.-Etymology:... |
| Country | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| Dexter School established | 1926 |
| Type | Private, Boys |
| Headmaster | Todd A. Vincent |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Enrollment | 425 http://www.dexter-southfield.org/podium/default.aspx?t=10527 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 7:1 http://www.dexter-southfield.org/podium/default.aspx?t=10527 |
| Nickname | Dexter |
| Colors | Maroon and gray |
| Motto | Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow. |
| Website | www.dexter.org |
Founded in 1926, the Dexter School is an independent school
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
for boys located in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 58,732.-Etymology:...
, USA. Its campus is also home to its sister school, Southfield, an independent school
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
for girls founded in 1992.
Dexter's motto is Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.
Dexter strives to develop in each student academic and athletic skills, moral and spiritual attitudes and habits, and self-discipline so that he may make positive contributions to today's society. A range of offerings is available to students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The curriculum is challenging, and high expectations are held for each student, yet the faculty provides a wide range of academic offerings and individualized programs.
Campus
The 36-acre campus on the Boston-Brookline border provides a setting and facilities which serve the school community well. Of particular note is the Clay Center for Science and Technology which provides students with extraordinary classroom opportunities as well as a world-class astronomical observatory. The Briarwood Marine Science Center on Cape Cod also offers an exciting extended-campus resource for students to investigate the ocean environment.Athletics
Dexter's athletic programs feature a combination of intramural and interscholastic offerings. In Kindergarten through Grade 2 physical education is a daily activity. Intramural competition is introduced in Grade 3 through Grade 6 during which students compete in many different sports with the goal of instilling a spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork. Beginning in Grade 7, athletes choose from a variety of interscholastic sports. Dexter teams compete against many schools throughout the New England area. The school uses five fields on campus, including two multi-purpose turf fields and a dedicated baseball diamond. Two hockey rinks, the Lincoln Pool, and the Dalrymple Gymnasium provide indoor athletic facilities. The rowing program has the benefit of a boathouse on the Charles River in Dedham, ten minutes from campus. The school has won New England Championships in lacrosse and ice hockey.Notable alumni
- John F. KennedyJohn F. KennedyJohn Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
, 35th President of the United StatesPresident of the United StatesThe President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
(1961 — 1963) - Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kennedy, Jr. was an American bomber pilot during World War II. He was the eldest of nine children born to Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Sr., and Rose Elizabeth Kennedy....
- Story MusgraveStory MusgraveFranklin Story Musgrave is an American physician and a retired NASA astronaut. He is currently a public speaker and consultant to both Disney's Imagineering group and Applied Minds in California.-Personal life:...
, Astronaut - Ben Bradlee, Editor of the Washington Post
- McGeorge BundyMcGeorge BundyMcGeorge "Mac" Bundy was United States National Security Advisor to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson from 1961 through 1966, and president of the Ford Foundation from 1966 through 1979...
, United States National Security Advisor - Gaston CapertonGaston CapertonWilliam Gaston Caperton III was the 31st Governor of the U.S. state of West Virginia from 1989 until 1997. He is currently the president of the College Board, which administers the nationally recognized SAT and AP tests. Caperton announced his intention to step down as president of the College...
, President of the College Board - Ernie Adams, Director of Football Operations for the New England Patriots.