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The Beacon School offers an inquiry-based college preparatory program with technology and arts infused throughout the curriculum. Beacon emphasizes a rigorous well-rounded liberal arts education based on the principle of shared exploration and problem-solving. In assessments for graduation, students present performance-based projects to panels of teachers. Beacon offers extensive opportunities to participate in clubs, sports, community service and international travel.

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Attention Seniors '12 Attending Senior Trip!
Written by Sean Leon on Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:22:33 EST:

Remember to bring signed copies of the Paintball Agreement (If you plan on playing paintball of course) and the Code of Conduct. You must submit them before setting foot on the bus.

Departure: You must be at Beacon at 2:00PM on Friday, January 27, 2012 to begin boarding the bus. You are assigned to a specific bus so please be sure you "check in" with a chaperon before boarding.

Arrival: We will return to Beacon at approximately 6:00PM on Sunday, January 29, 2012.


Beacon Music Announces Gigs for 2012
Written by Brian Letiecq on Thursday, January 26, 2012 08:42:00 EST:

Upcoming Beacon Music Gigs:


  • Friday, February 3rd. Beacon Drama Studio. 6-8PM. Beacon Music's Winter Fundraiser.
  • Wednesday, February 15th. Beacon Studio A. 3PM. Ruby Marchand, Head of A&R, Rykodisc and Cordless Recordings, will discuss careers in the music business and offer a song-critiquing workshop.
  • Friday, March 23rd. Arlene's Grocery. 7-9PM.
  • Friday, April 20th. Arlene's Grocery. 7-9PM.
  • Saturday, April 28th. Arlene's Grocery. 7-9PM.
  • Saturday, May 19th. Beacon Drama Studio. 5-9PM. Battle of the Bands 2012.

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Beacon Ink's submission deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Written by Sarah Fink on Thursday, January 26, 2012 08:03:09 EST:

If you would like us to consider your art or creative writing for publication, it must be emailed, as attachments, to BeaconInk@gmail.com, by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

We will not be accepting any submissions after that, so this week is your last chance!

Remember that our editors evaluate work anonymously, so no one will know that the work is yours, unless it gets published, so what have you got to lose?

We look forward to evaluating your work!


Beacon Students Finalists In Film Competition
Written by Beacon School on Friday, January 20, 2012 08:30:58 EST:

Beacon students Emma Huibregtse, Zach Paul, and Anna Vomacka have been chosen as three of four finalists for their submissions in this years Dance Films Association Student Film Competition.

The finalists videos will be shown at a free screening on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 12:00PM at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center in Lincoln Center.

Additional details are available at the Dance Films Association website.


Peru 2013 Update
Written by Alice Cordero on Thursday, January 19, 2012 08:22:43 EST:

Congratulations to those who have been accepted to take an excursion of a lifetime to Peru!

You have been contacted via the beacon email and have been given instructions about the next step. Yes, there is still time to apply and go on this trip. The applications will be accepted up until February 1, 2012. Stop by 316 during D or E bands.


Still Interested In Going To Peru?
Written by Alice Cordero on Thursday, January 12, 2012 12:21:57 EST:

You still have time to receive information on The Peru 2013 trip!

Stop by room 316 or B34 during your lunch period for more information. For the students who attended the meeting, thank you for your interest. There is a correction though.

If you pay the registration fee and travel insurance, then decide that you do not wish to go, your money is non-refundable. Please think carefully and speak with your parents about this commitment before you pay the registration fee & travel insurance. You do not have to pay by January 19, 2012. You must understand however, that the due date for the $200.00 discount on the fare will not apply after the 19th of January 2012.


Senior Trip Announcement
Written by Sean Leon on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 09:51:05 EST:

All seniors going on the senior trip to the Hudson Valley Resort (January 27, 2012 - January 29, 2012) should pay the balance of $204 by this Friday, January 13, 2012. On January 27 we will depart Beacon at 3 pm and will return to the city at approximately 6 pm on January 29.

Click HERE for more info on Senior Trip.


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2011-2012
Beacon Schedule

 

Upcoming At Beacon

January 30, 2012:
End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester

January 31, 2012:
Spring Term Begins

February 3, 2012:
Beacon Music's Winter Fundraiser

February 20, 2012:
Midwinter Recess

February 21, 2012:
Midwinter Recess

February 22, 2012:
Midwinter Recess

February 23, 2012:
Midwinter Recess