Upper School

6th-8th Grade

Some K–12 schools do not prioritize the middle school years as strongholds of intellectual inquiry and growth. We do. We know how sophisticated young minds can be, and our Upper School program is designed to stretch students beyond the typical expectations. A challenging blend of required and elective courses broadens students’ knowledge while honing their capacity for complex, abstract thinking. Gifted faculty provide steady support as students develop effective time-management strategies and self-disciplined study habits.

In Upper School, students encounter a departmentalized curriculum that expands to include three world language options— Spanish, Mandarin, or Latin—and a rich array of electives like Model Congress, Woodworking, Advanced Coding, and more. Students may also elect to participate in the Upper School Drama program, which produces a play and a musical annually. They enjoy a structured physical education program, daily recess, and opportunities to participate in interscholastic athletics.

Personal development and strong friendships are also integral to the Upper School experience. Grade-level dances, outdoor education trips, clubs and affinity groups, community service projects, and myriad after-school enrichment activities are all opportunities for students to grow socially and emotionally.

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