Staten Island Academy is founded (1884)

Staten Island Academy was formally chartered on September 5, 1884, in Staten Island, New York City. Founded by Anton Methfessel, the institution resulted from merging the Methfessel Institute, established in 1862, with the original Staten Island Academy and Latin School. It remains the oldest independent school on the island.

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Background. Staten Island Academy is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school located on a 14-acre campus in Staten Island, New York City. It is recognized as the oldest independent school on Staten Island and the only non-public, non-religious independent school in the borough. The school's origins trace back to the Methfessel Institute, which was founded in 1862.

Founding. The Academy was formally chartered on September 5, 1884, by Anton Methfessel and prominent educators. This charter facilitated the merger of the Methfessel Institute, established in 1862, with the original Staten Island Academy and Latin School. The founding established the institution as a distinct educational entity on the island.

Early Curriculum. In 1885, the required courses for the Intermediate Form, covering grades 9 through 12, included Latin, German, French, English, geography, physiology, zoology, mathematics, history, natural philosophy, expression, music, and drawing. This curriculum reflected the academic standards of the newly chartered institution.

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