Academics
A college-preparatory education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, designed to build knowledge, skills, and a love of learning at every stage.
Grades K–5: The Wonder Years
Our Lower School builds the intellectual, social, and emotional foundations for lifelong learning. Through hands-on, inquiry-driven teaching and the Responsive Classroom® approach, young learners develop curiosity, confidence, and kindness.
Class sizes average 14, with a lead teacher and a classroom assistant in every Kindergarten and Grade 1 room — so every child is seen, heard, and challenged.
- English Language ArtsReading & writing workshop, phonics, and storytelling
- MathematicsNumber sense, patterns & real-world problem solving
- Science & STEAMExperiments, nature walks & weekly makerspace time
- Social StudiesCommunity, geography & the story of the United States
- SpanishLanguage and culture, beginning in Kindergarten
- Art, Music & PEDaily movement and creative expression
Grades 6–8: Expanding Horizons
The Middle School deepens subject knowledge while building independent thinking, research skills, and collaboration. A faculty advisor guides every student, and interdisciplinary projects connect classroom learning to the real world.
- English Language ArtsLiterature, grammar & argumentative writing
- MathematicsPre-algebra through Algebra I and Geometry honors
- Integrated ScienceLife, earth & physical science with weekly labs
- History & CivicsWorld history, U.S. government & current events
- World LanguagesSpanish, French, or Latin
- Computer Science & RoboticsScratch, Python & engineering design
Grades 9–12: College-Ready, Future-Focused
Upper School students choose from 24 AP® and honors courses, complete a Senior Capstone, and work with their college counselor from Grade 9. Our graduates arrive at selective colleges and universities prepared to thrive.
- EnglishAmerican & world literature, AP® Language & Literature
- MathematicsAlgebra II through AP® Calculus BC & Statistics
- SciencesBiology, Chemistry, Physics & Environmental Science
- History & Social ScienceU.S. & world history, government, economics
- World LanguagesSpanish, French, Mandarin & Latin through AP®
- Computer ScienceAP® CS Principles, AP® CS A & machine learning
24 courses across every discipline — students typically take two to four before graduating.
A year-long independent research or creative project, mentored by a faculty member and presented to the community each May.
Personal guidance from Grade 9 — course planning, testing, essays, and applications — with one counselor for every 35 students.
Arts, Athletics & Enrichment
A well-rounded education means equal investment in the arts, athletics, and student-led clubs — and every student takes part.
Robotics & Coding
Our FIRST® Robotics team builds and competes in the Innovation Lab, advancing to regional and state championships. Open to Grades 6–12.
Debate & Model UN
Four state Model UN titles in six years, and an annual invitational debate tournament hosted on our campus.
Interscholastic Athletics
18 varsity and junior varsity teams — soccer, cross country, basketball, swimming, lacrosse, tennis, and track & field. Every Middle School athlete makes a team.
Visual Arts & Theater
A fall play and a spring musical every year in our 600-seat theater, plus a student art exhibition each spring.
Music
Concert band, orchestra, chamber singers, a jazz ensemble, and a student-run a cappella group that performs at major events.
Service Learning
Every grade takes on community projects, and Upper School students complete 40 hours of service before graduation.
How We Measure Growth
Narrative Reports & Conferences (K–5)
Detailed written reports and two parent–teacher conferences each year give a clear picture of growth — no letter grades, no surprises.
Grades & Teacher Comments (6–12)
Quarterly grades with personal comments, a mid-quarter progress note, and a parent portal to follow along all year.
Semester & AP® Exams
Mid-year and final exams in Grades 9–12 build college-level study habits; AP® exams are taken each May.
Portfolios & Exhibitions
Every division closes the year with an exhibition where students present their best work to families and faculty.
Key Dates at a Glance
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Thanksgiving Break — Nov 25–27, 2026
Classes resume Monday, Nov 30
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Winter Concert — Dec 10, 2026
Winter recess: Dec 21 – Jan 1
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Mid-Year Exams — Jan 19–22, 2027
Grades 9–12 · Second semester begins Monday, Jan 25
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Spring Break — Apr 19–23, 2027
Includes Patriots’ Day (Monday, Apr 19) · Classes resume Apr 26
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AP® Exams & Senior Capstone Night
AP® exams in early May; Capstone presentations follow
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Commencement — Saturday, June 5, 2027
Class of 2027 graduation on the main lawn
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