“As a community of learners, Dwight-Englewood School strives to foster in each student a passion for life-long learning. We seek excellence, honor integrity, and embrace diversity in order to develop the skills, values, and courage to meet the challenges of a changing world and make it better.”
543
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS
124 CLASS OF 2025
48%
DOMESTIC STUDENTS OF COLOR
DISTINCTIONS OF A DWIGHT-ENGLEWOOD EDUCATION
20% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
119
DIFFERENT ZIPCODES IN NY/NJ
77% OF FACULTY HELD A MASTERS DEGREE OR HIGHER
Integrated Math Modeling (IMM I & II) This two-year sequence includes advanced algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, and data analysis, with an emphasis on applications and problem solving. Hyper Math: Extraordinarily talented entering mathematics students enroll in “Hyper” Math courses in Grade 9 with Honors Precalculus and typically enroll in AP Calculus BC in Grade 10.
Integrated Biology and Chemistry (IBC I & II) This required two-year laboratory-based sequence integrates key aspects of biology and chemistry, taught around an environmental theme that provides a strong foundation in all three disciplines. Topics include cellular functions, biological systems, genetics, evolution, and the interaction of living organisms. Emphasis is placed on data collection and analysis, evidencebased reasoning and the evaluation of information & sources. Students then move on to advanced science courses, including at least one required semester of physics.
The Advanced Independent Research Seminar (AIRS) offers motivated students the opportunity to pursue an advanced and specialized topic in science over a period of two or three years, leading to an extensive independent research project, often as part of the Honors Senior Focus program. Students meet three times weekly, to define and develop background in their chosen area of specialization, learn more about scientific research methods, and connect with scientists in their field, resulting in self-directed mentored research.
Honors Senior Focus In 2003, NAIS awarded the D-E Focus program its first Leading Edge Award for Curricular Innovation. Focus offers seniors a yearlong experience that combines intellectual and academic skills with extensive fieldwork. In the fall, students write a collegelevel major research paper on a topic of their choice that is approved and overseen by their faculty mentor. In spring, they complete an off-campus fieldwork program that complements their research-based experience (at times, adjustments are made in their spring course schedule to accommodate off-campus fieldwork). The capstone is a formal presentation to a panel of outside experts, faculty, and peers, as well as a portfolio documenting their major findings.
ACCREDITATIONS
The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Email: cco@d-e.org
Website: www.d-e.org
CEEB Code: 310-355
Eileen Cunningham Feikens Dean of College Counseling
Paola Gentry, Kevin Parsons, Kelly Sutton-Skinner, Tasha Toran Directors of College Counseling Angie Smith Administrative Assistant
ADVANCED, HONORS (H), AP, AT (POST-AP) COURSES OFFERED
Honors, AP and AT placement is highly selective compared to many of our peer schools, must be approved by the Department Chair, and is limited to approximately 35% of the students in any discipline. Students are limited to a maximum of 4 AT/AP Honors classes concurrently unless granted specific approval. Students enrolled in AP classes are required to sit for the examination.
ENGLISH
(H) The Personal Quest, 9th grade (H) The American Quest, 10th grade (H) English Seminar, 11th gradeIntensive yearlong course requiring departmental recommendation.
(AP) English Literature
Note: Other than AP Lit and Honors English Seminar, all English courses in Grades 11 & 12 are taught in heterogeneous classes. Therefore, none are designated as Advanced or Honors.
HISTORY
(H) Early World History, 9th grade (H) Modern World History, 10th grade
(H) US History Seminar, 11th gradeRequires departmental recommendation, taught alongside of college prep history electives.
(H) Issues in American Law I/II
(H) Macroeconomics/ Microeconomics
(AP) Art History
(AP) Modern World History
(AP) United States History
(AT) Contemporary World History: post-AP course
ETHICS
(H) Ancient Philosophy in Spanish (H) Modern Philosophy in Spanish
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
(H) Precalculus Hyper Math (H) Integrated Math with Modeling (IMM) I/II (H) Precalculus (H) Calculus (AP) Statistics (AP) Calculus AB (AP) Calculus BC (AP) Computer Science A (AT) College Linear Algebra w/ Applications: post-AP course (AT) Non-Linear Dynamics: post-AP course
(AT) Multivariable Calculus: post-AP course
(AT) Data Structures and Algorithms: post-AP course
(AT) Introduction to Data Science with Python: post-AP course (AT) Cryptography (AT) Complex Analysis (AT) Adv. Topics in Probability (AT) Abstract Algebra
AP + AT COURSES PER STUDENT, 2025
SCIENCE
(H) Integrated Biology & Chemistry (IBC) I/II (H) Physics
(H) Bioethics
(H) Comparative Anatomy
(H) Developmental Biology
(H) Chemical Harmony (AP) Biology
(AP) Chemistry
(AP) Physics C
(AP) Environmental Science
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(AP) Psychology, 12th grade
WORLD LANGUAGES
(H) Accelerated French: covers two years in one (H) French 2, 3, 4 (H) Latin 2, 3, 4 (H) Mandarin 3, 4 (H) Spanish 2, 3 (H) Spanish 4 Language, Literature (AP) French 5 Language and Culture (AP) Latin Literature (AP) Spanish 5 Language and Culture (AP) Spanish 5 Literature and Culture (AP) Mandarin & Chinese Culture (AT) French 6: Advanced French Literature
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
(AT) Spanish 6 Language & Culture: post-AP course
(AT) Spanish 6 Spanish & Latin American Literature: post-AP course
VISUAL ARTS/ART HISTORY
(H) Accelerated Portfolio Development: Advanced Study in Art and Design Advanced Explorations in Clay (AP) Studio Art Portfolio (AP) Art History
(AT) Advanced Art: Sustained Investigation: post-AP course
CO - CURRICULAR STUDY
Girl2Girl
Leaders for Equity and Diversity (LEAD) Peer Mentoring Supporting Adolescent Group Experiences (SAGE)
INDEPENDENT STUDY
An opportunity for juniors and seniors who have exhausted our curricular offerings in an area of interest to further their studies, or to enable a student to study an area not covered by the Dwight-Englewood curriculum. No grade is awarded for independent study.
GPAs are unweighted and are calculated using the 4.3 scale:
STANDARDIZED TEST RESULTS CLASS OF 2024
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM RESULTS
The Class of 2025 has taken 221 AP exams through May 2024. 85% of scores achieved were 4’s or 5’s. To date, the Class includes 16 AP Scholars, 6 AP Scholars with Honors, 10 AP Scholars with Distinction.
DISCIPLINARY REPORTING TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Dwight-Englewood School reserves the right to determine which disciplinary actions rise to the level of being reportable for college applications. When requested by colleges or universities, we will answer questions about suspension-level and higher disciplinary actions on the student’s record. We also report any major changes in a student’s credentials that take place after a student has made an application to a college. When asked, we expect our students to answer honestly application questions regarding discipline, in accordance with Dwight-Englewood’s stated reporting policy.
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