Avon Parents
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Congratulations Parents and Families!
Welcome to the storied lineage of Avon.
Mission Statement: We strive to be the best college preparatory school for boys by cultivating young men of integrity, who honor wisdom, justice, inclusion, service, and the pursuit of truth.Your son—your entire family— has worked hard to achieve this milestone. Your son has the opportunity to be grafted into our renowned brotherhood: you are welcomed to be involved, be informed, and be heard. As vital members of the distinctive heritage conceptualized by our founder, Theodate Pope Riddle, and advanced by our innovate and thoughtful faculty, you play a key role in the advancement of our mission.
Your son will be inspired in his home at Avon Old Farms... read for yourself:
Parent and Family FAQs
- How do I know what is going on at Avon?
- Can I have the insiders guide to Avon lingo?
- I have a question, who do I contact?
- Where do I find the calendar for next year?
How do I know what is going on at Avon?
Can I have the insiders guide to Avon lingo?
I have a question, who do I contact?
Where do I find the calendar for next year?
Boarding School FAQs
- Is it true there is little to no free time each day for my student to relax and just hang out with their friends?
- As a parent, will I have the opportunity to be involved with my child’s education and community, even if they are far away?
- What channels of communication exist at boarding schools if my child needs to speak with someone confidentially about an issue with a teacher or fellow student?
- Will boarding school prepare my child for real life – to face challenges and have a successful career?
- Do all students who go to Avon go on to attend college?
- My son is a great kid, but hasn’t applied himself in school. I know he could be successful if he just had the right environment that would challenge and support him. What’s the advantage of an all-boys boarding school?
Is it true there is little to no free time each day for my student to relax and just hang out with their friends?
As a parent, will I have the opportunity to be involved with my child’s education and community, even if they are far away?
What channels of communication exist at boarding schools if my child needs to speak with someone confidentially about an issue with a teacher or fellow student?
Will boarding school prepare my child for real life – to face challenges and have a successful career?
Do all students who go to Avon go on to attend college?
My son is a great kid, but hasn’t applied himself in school. I know he could be successful if he just had the right environment that would challenge and support him. What’s the advantage of an all-boys boarding school?
Parents of Avon
Parents of Avon is the parent and family association that promotes camaraderie and a sense of community among Avon families and friends and enhance the academic, athletic, and extracurricular experiences of the Men of Avon.
Parent Email Archive
What I love about Avon...
"I love everything about Avon. Avon boys are the best, but what I love most about Avon is how my son’s advisor, teachers, and coaches all support and challenge him to be his best. That’s the difference. At Avon, I have always felt that there are so many special people genuinely caring for my son, helping him to do the most with his talents and interests and showing him new ones he did not realize he had. That’s the Avon experience."
~ Sarah Gardella, Parent, Class of 2019