Advisory & Courses

The goal of our Upper School program is to prepare each student, as a unique individual, for success in college. Our active, thoughtful advisory process encourages, aids, and guides the student in recognizing and fulfilling his or her potential. The school stresses the importance of introducing students to a broad range of studies. The curriculum is also designed to foster the systematic and creative exploration of ideas.

Advisory program
Each student chooses a faculty advisor at the beginning of each school year. Advisors help students with academic planning, including selecting appropriate courses, designing annual January Short Term projects, and formulating college plans. Throughout the year, advisors also work with students in less structured areas, which might include helping them to set goals to evaluate their progress, to develop strong study habits, to become involved in extracurricular activities, and to manage their time and energy effectively.

College-prep curriculum, person to person
Our Upper School provides a rigorous and comprehensive college-prep curriculum on a personal scale. Students and teachers work closely together in English composition and literature, mathematics, the sciences, foreign language, the arts and the social sciences to prepare students for entrance to the colleges of their choice.

Click here to download the complete Upper School curriculum guide, including course descriptions and requirements.