Upper School
Thinking deeply and leading with character.
Upper School students graduate prepared for college and a lifetime of independent learning through exposure to challenging and traditional coursework, discussion of diverse ideas and development of essential skills like writing, research, analysis and presentation. As students collaborate and innovate in the exploration of their intellectual passions, they find themselves well-equipped to effectively take on college coursework and post-collegiate opportunities.
Leadership
William M. Matsuzaki, Ed.D., Upper School Division Head, Dean of Curriculum, and Director of the Tad Bird Honors College
Leslie Cox, Dean of Students, Associate Director of the Tad Bird Honors College
Demetrius Knox, Dean of Students, Football Offensive Line Coach
Angela Kornman, Director of College Advising
Laura Dickinson '93, Middle School and Upper School Counselor
Aldo Muñoz, MA, Middle/Upper School Counselor
Curricular Travel
We want our students to not only learn about diverse cultures and unique perspectives, but also experience them first hand and up close! Travel is one way we enrich classroom learning and develop more empathetic global citizens. Past trip locations include Switzerland, NYC, Washington D.C., and more!
Upcoming trips include:
Costa Rica
Climb the highest peak in the country, raft down whitewater rapids, take surfing lessons, hike through the rainforest
Japan
Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
Europe
10-day trip will take students to London, Paris, Normandy, and Versailles, where they will experience culture, local food, and see many historic sites they’ve learned about in history