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The Bigelow Learning Center

Academic Coaching at its Best

The David C. Bigelow '44 Learning Center at Avon Old Farms serves all students (with and without learning differences) as they work to achieve their academic goals, learn essential study skills, and meet the demands of a college preparatory school curriculum.

Established in 2010 by the Bigelow Family and the Bigelow Tea company with an open-door policy, the Learning Center has a team of educators who can help empower students to become more confident, independent, and lifelong learners. Students meet in small groups and can be scheduled 1-2 periods per week.

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The Baxter Library

Supporting the school’s mission, the Baxter Library encourages students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, skilled researchers, and enthusiastic readers. The library provides a large, comprehensive, and up-to-date collection of print and digital resources that support and enrich Avon Old Farms’ curriculum.

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“As parents of three Avon Old Farms boys we have seen the significant role the Bigelow Learning Center has played in our sons’ academic successes at Avon Old Farms and on into their college years. The Bigelow Learning Center provides an environment where small classroom sizes get even smaller. The boys learn to feel comfortable with who they are as students and confident when asking for help, knowing they have a place and teachers to turn to for guidance."

DR. & MRS. MARSHALL

(CONNER '18, BRENDAN '20, KIERAN '24)

Enrichment Hour

Modeled after office hours at the college or university level, Enrichment Hour is dedicated time on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, from 6:45-7:45, when teachers are available to their students for extra help. Students may use Enrichment Hour for assistance with an assignment, review class discussions, brainstorm ideas, revise writing projects, or get help studying for an assessment.

“Avon’s schedule demands that you be organized with your time, but it also provides every opportunity to get help and guidance along the way,” explained Leo Johnson ’20. “Enrichment Hour with my teachers has been very helpful in keeping my GPA high, and when I spoke about my grades and my work ethic in the classroom with prospective colleges, that proactive approach impressed coaches. It’s all about taking advantage of the opportunities your school provides.”