Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy

Courses

  • 9th-Grade Physical Education Program

    Junior Physical Education, sometimes referred to as the “Prep Program,” is a specifically designed physical education offering that is required of all juniors (ninth graders). It meets four days per week each of the three terms of the school year. Exceptions to this requirement exist for ninth graders who make varsity or junior varsity interscholastic […]

  • Advanced Music Practice

    Advanced Music Practice gives conscientious and dedicated musicians time within the context of Exeter’s academic program to devote to practicing. Students are accepted by permission of the Music Department chair. Students meet at a common time in the afternoon. Most of the time is devoted to private practice under the supervision of the music faculty. […]

  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding

    The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over. To successfully complete this course and […]

  • Boys Crew (Adv)

    Experienced rowers and coxswains place emphasis on improving individual technique and aerobic conditioning at low cadences in fours and eights. All look forward to occasional intramural 3-mile races and our annual 500-meter Class Day Regatta. Practices occur, on average, four days per week, including some Wednesdays. A swim test is required. Beginners are introduced to […]

  • Boys JV Baseball

    Varsity baseball is for the experienced player who wishes to improve his skills in an 18- to 20-game schedule against teams in the Northern New England Prep School Baseball League. A league championship series follows for the top four finishers. Practices stress individual improvement and team play. JV baseball concentrates on the fundamentals of catching, […]

  • Boys JV Basketball

    The varsity teams play once or twice weekly against college JV teams and other independent schools. The JV teams play separate schedules, competing with high schools and other prep schools. Practices on both levels stress the strengthening and polishing of basic skills, learning offenses and defenses, and sharpening reactions to tactical situations.

  • Boys JV Hockey

    The boys varsity ice hockey program offers experienced players a competitive schedule against other independent schools. The JV team also plays a competitive schedule against other independent schools.

  • Boys JV Lacrosse

    The boys varsity plays an extremely competitive 18-game schedule in the NEPSAC against high level competition. Development in skill, strategy, character and team concepts prepares athletes for college play. Opportunities exist to compete for New England Championships and to participate and train with elite regional and national clubs. The boys JV team concentrates on skill […]

  • Boys JV Soccer

    The boys varsity and junior varsity teams play a 16- to 18-game schedule. The practices are designed to improve endurance, sharpen individual skills and inculcate team tactics.

  • Boys JV Swimming

    The boys varsity and JV teams have eight to 10 dual meets each during the winter. The varsity ends its season with the New England Prep Championships. Stroke-technique work and weight training are emphasized. Divers with or without competitive experience are encouraged to try out.

  • Boys JV Tennis

    In boys varsity tennis, there are two teams of at least six players each. Both teams compete interscholastically. Team matches include singles and doubles play. The top players on varsity A compete at the end of the season in the New England Prep School Tournament. The eight juniors and lowers on the boys JV squad […]

  • Boys JV Volleyball

    The team plays a competitive schedule against other private and public schools in New England. Practices consist of high-level drills designed to improve team play and individual skills.

  • Boys JV Water Polo

    The varsity team has a schedule of approximately 18 games that ends with the New England Championships. The JV team has approximately 10 games. Each squad has 16 members. Prior experience in water polo or competitive swimming is not necessary.

  • Boys V/JV Cross Country

    Training runs develop the stamina and speed necessary to race the 5K distance. Beginners are welcome to join the team; the workload is adjusted to suit each runner’s ability. Competition against traditional rivals culminates in the New England championship meet. Individuals may also compete in a wider context, as in the Foot Locker and Junior […]

  • Boys V/JV Diving

    The boys varsity and JV teams have eight to 10 dual meets each during the winter. The varsity ends its season with the New England Prep Championships. Stroke-technique work and weight training are emphasized. Divers with or without competitive experience are encouraged to try out.

  • Boys V/JV Squash

    Squash is a sport that emphasizes racquet control, speed and strategy. Varsity squash players typically begin squash at the Academy and spend a year on the JV learning the game. There are regular challenge matches that allow players to move up the ladder, and a full schedule of interscholastic matches.

  • Boys V/JV Track

    More than a 10th of the school traditionally participates on the track team. Athletes find themselves at various levels of development, so the training and competition schedule is adapted to fit the individual. The most accomplished athletes find themselves participating in such prestigious meets as the Dartmouth Relays, the Eastern States Championship and the National […]

  • Boys V/JV/Novice Crew

    The varsity crews are the first and second eights of each squad. A full schedule of 1,500-meter races with other independent and public schools concludes with the New England Interscholastic Regatta and, by invitation, the U.S. Junior National Championship Regatta. The JV crews are the third and fourth eights of each squad. These crews compete […]

  • Boys Varsity A/B Tennis

    In boys varsity tennis, there are two teams of at least six players each. Both teams compete interscholastically. Team matches include singles and doubles play. The top players on varsity A compete at the end of the season in the New England Prep School Tournament. The eight juniors and lowers on the boys JV squad […]

  • Boys Varsity Baseball

    Varsity baseball is for the experienced player who wishes to improve his skills in an 18- to 20-game schedule against teams in the Northern New England Prep School Baseball League. A league championship series follows for the top four finishers. Practices stress individual improvement and team play. JV baseball concentrates on the fundamentals of catching, […]