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Education is more than a transfer of knowledge—It is a process in which young people grow as committed and capable learners. In our small classes, teachers form close, positive relationships with their students and challenge them to build vital reading, writing, and computational skills. Students emerge with the ability and confidence to succeed at the highly interactive and intellectually demanding Harkness tables of the Upper School.
We teach all academic subjects in
single gender classrooms in grades six to eight, providing
an optimum learning environment for boys and girls.
In fifth grade, children join in a highly interactive
coeducational learning experience. Beyond the classroom,
all students enjoy the social and developmental benefits
of a coed campus.
Faculty team-up to teach a comprehensive academic program
around a central theme: the ancient world in fifth grade, Hudson River in sixth grade, diversity and identity in seventh grade, and the American experience in eighth grade.
They weave together topics in English, history, math,
science, technology, and the arts, to create an interdisciplinary
dynamic while teaching the reading, writing, and computational
skills needed to succeed in the Upper School.
Our signature experiential curriculum engages students
in creative projects in and out of the classroom with
frequent expeditions off campus, including New York
City and Hudson Valley sites. Through first-hand encounters
with people and places in the wider community, students
draw meaningful connections between schoolwork and the
real world.
Through interscholastic competition in the Fairchester League older students experience the fun, teamwork, and excitement of team sports and develop athletic skills. Younger students explore a variety of sports and other physical activities through our physical education program. Sports offerings include soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, fencing, baseball, lacrosse, and softball.
Our dedicated faculty understand and appreciate the
unique needs of young teens. By interacting with them
throughout the day—as teachers, coaches, and advisors—they
get to know and care for each student as an individual.
Expansive lawns, wooded walking
trails, historic architecture, and Hudson River views
provide an inspiring setting for living and learning.
Just a train or car ride away lies the excitement of
New York City.
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