At the end of the school year, many students have a hard time focusing on schoolwork and sitting inside. They want to be outside and active. Summer vacation is painfully far away for everyone.
Many years ago, Fryeburg Academy staff decided to try a new plan. If academic coursework was completed earlier, they could offer students novel educational experiences at the end, called May Term.
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