Fryeburg Academy — Local services in Fryeburg

Fryeburg Academy has a very good reputation in the area. I noticed there was a review concerning the dismissal of Coach Lee. Obviously, the writer is not a lawyer and clearly knows nothing about the First Amendment nor education law. Most people, and wrongly so, believe that First Amendment rights are absolute; they are NOT. In order for the First Amendment to come into play, there MUST be "state action." In addition, the First Amendment rights of students were first addressed in Tinker vs. Des Moines and this case involved symbolic freedom of speech. The court did issue a caveat where the education purpose would be balanced with the First Amendment. Thus, if the education process is disrupted substantially, then the First Amendment takes a back seat. Logically, it makes sense. Also, coaches, typically, have yearly appointments that are NOT covered by the general provisions of the teachers' contact. Consequently, coaching positions are appointed on a year to year basis. I am not a liberal in any sense, but I do know the law, while the other writer...

Fryeburg Academy is a great school, I went to a fashion show the other day dedicated to different cultures. Teachers here are amazing; though a select few do not deserve to teach due to horrible attitude towards the students. Admin is so utterly disgusting they do nothing for the well fare of the students here, as there has multiple accounts of bullying. During all school meeting, Mrs.Mayo speaks on behalf of all student and faculty. Dining is great, food is amazing. Soup never lets you down! I do go here personally, and the way they treat dorm students is horrendous, such as curfews and unrelated rules. Although, please shoot for Frye Hall if you are becoming a dorm student and present as female. The dorm parents there are fantastic, Ms.Dutelle and Ms.Guibourd. Once again the admin team is a bit messed up, but Mrs.Mayo is doing a fantastic job! Mr.Haung-Dale is an amazing person all around, you can talk to him just...

Firstly it is sickening institution of learning would force someone to resign based on their educated opinions, however what is the most disturbing of all, is that if you have bothered to read the open letter, he only made factual statements. I urge anyone who sees this to think twice before sending a child to this school. It is obvious by the actions of the schools dean, faculty, and alumni, that your children's educational growth will be stifled. It is obvious that if your child does not share the opinions of said faculty and staff, they will be judged as...