A wide variety of electives and
extracurricular activities awaits students in the Upper School, grades
nine through twelve. Classes continue in the core academic subjects
(English, foreign language, mathematics, science, social studies) along with options in technology and the visual and performing arts. Schedules can be tailored to include honors and Advanced Placement
classes and independent study. Students have opportunities for
self-determination, thus they are actively engaged in their
education.
Upper School teachers
are exhilarated by the prospect of helping to shape their
students’ futures. These charismatic individuals continue to
coordinate the learning of skills across subject areas, while
navigating students through lessons using technology and directive,
interactive and project-oriented teaching.
In the Upper School, a three-person college
counseling office guides juniors and seniors in the search for their
next academic opportunity. The office provides practical advice that
supports students and their families with the college admission process
while following a philosophy that puts students at the center of an
exploration, not just for a college, but also for a deeper
understanding of themselves. Thus, the investigation of colleges is a
rewarding process culminating in acceptance at a school that is a good
fit for the student.
It is rare for a student here to feel insecure about anything he or she is doing. We don’t falsely inflate their self-images but simply give them the chance to experience so much that ultimately, they find the things that make them feel the best about themselves — Andrew Delinsky, Upper School Principal