Student Life
Residential Life
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Living and Learning at Gould
Gould's residential experience fosters independence, personal growth, and a strong community spirit. By living on campus, students cultivate lifelong friendships and discover their authentic selves. Dorm parents and student leaders play a crucial role in nurturing a close-knit, supportive community, ensuring every student can thrive and feel deeply connected.
Living on campus also empowers students to develop essential life skills like time management and healthy living practices. Each day presents valuable learning opportunities bolstered by comprehensive academic and personal support. Engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds enriches students' perspectives, preparing them for college and their future beyond Gould.
Support and Values
Our residential life curriculum reinforces Gould's values of kindness, curiosity, creativity, and courage.
Every building has a dedicated team of adults and students committed to supporting residents and implementing the residential curriculum. This team comprises dorm parents residing in faculty apartments and student leaders known as prefects.
Every building has a dedicated team of adults and students committed to supporting residents and implementing the residential curriculum. This team comprises dorm parents residing in faculty apartments and student leaders known as prefects.
Building Layouts
There are three dormitories on campus: Holden and Davidson are for boys, while Gehring is designated for girls and students opting for our all-gender space. Holden offers a variety of room setups including triple, double, and single rooms with shared community bathrooms. Davidson features a mix of double, single, and suite-style rooms. Gehring boasts around 12 rooms per floor with semi-private bathrooms. Each room is furnished with essential amenities including a bed, bureau, closet, desk, and chair. Typically, freshmen are accommodated in double or triple rooms, ensuring a comfortable transition into campus life.
Kitchens and Lounges
Several lounges are nestled within our dormitories. These warm and welcoming spaces are perfect for residents and their guests to relax, enjoy movies, and study together.
You'll find a fully-equipped community kitchen within each dormitory, ready for residents to make snacks or meals while hanging out together. Laundry rooms are equipped with multiple washers and dryers. A weekly laundry service is also available for an extra charge for added convenience.
Private High School for Boys and Girls | Grades 9-12, Postgraduate and Winter Term for Grades 7-8 | Boarding School in the Mountains of Maine
Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
