we Find purpose together.

Upper School students begins to shape who they are and what they care about. Weekly community gatherings—Monday Announcements, Thursday Assembly, and Friday Speaker—create space to share ideas, celebrate talents, and listen deeply. Grade-level trips at the start of the year help students build trust, form friendships, and set the tone for the year of collaboration and growth. 

we think together.

Academics in Upper School are driven by curiosity, choice, and challenge. Students work closely with teacher and college counselors to build a course load that reflects both their passions and potential. Through the Inquiry and Advanced Inquiry programs, juniors and seniors dive deep into faculty-mentored, student driven learning that builds confidence, independence, and purpose. 

We belong together 

Advisory groups meet weekly in small consistent cohorts of 7-9 students, each led by a trusted advisor. Advisors offer academic and social support and serve as the connection between school and home. These relationships grow stronger over time—many advisors stay with their group through graduation. 

We lead together.

Upper School students shape the life of the school through clubs and student-run initiatives. With opportunities that chance each year based on student interest, everyone has a chance to lead, create, and contribute in ways that matter to them. 

We support together.

Each day includes Cycle 9—a built-in time between classes and afternoon activities when students can meet with teachers, catch their breath or check in with peers. Around Harkness tables and in conversations across campus, students build the academic habits and emotional intelligence they'll carry into college and beyond.