Upper School Grades 9-12 | Independent School for Girls in Washington, DC
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Upper School Grades 9-12 | Independent School for Girls in Washington, DC
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Upper School (9-12)
Preparing for a life of impact and meaning
Challenging and meaningful course offerings give Upper School students the opportunity to build a formidable foundation of knowledge, skills, and habits of mind, while taking advanced coursework, pursuing specialized interests, and preparing to lead lives of wellbeing and meaningful engagement, locally, nationally, and globally, no matter where their paths lead.
Our talented and dedicated Upper School teachers are distinguished and committed scholars who guide our students to push their boundaries and strive academically, artistically, and athletically.
Example
Upper School Schedule
Learn More About Upper School
Each of our students is an individual whose talents and dreams are uniquely their own. As they approach graduation they tend to share a common set of values:
Self-aware
, intellectually curious, tenacious, and enthusiastic – equipped with the tools they need to thrive.
Open-minded
, community-oriented, collaborative, and brave – willing to step beyond their comfort zone.
Globally engaged,
culturally cognizant, and informed about the world’s most pressing challenges – prepared to play a role in solving them.
Confident and capable,
determined and able to
find a way or make one
.
Explore UPPER School curriculum
Advisory
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about Advisory
Beyond the Classroom
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about Beyond the Classroom
Clubs
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about Clubs
Community Engagement
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about Community Engagement
Scholars
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about Scholars
Seminar
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about Seminar
Student Support
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about Student Support
Traditions
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about Traditions
Upper School at-a-Glance
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about Upper School at-a-Glance
Learn Well
Live Well
Lead Well
In the Upper School, students engage with a unique and challenging curriculum infused with opportunities to set goals, perservere through failure, problem-solve in collaboration with others, and emerge self-confident, resilient, life-long learners.
Our faculty is stellar, creative, and responsive. They guide our students and offer them the encouragement and support needed to push their boundaries, overcome obstacles, and connect their learning to the wider world.
While Holton students consistently attend many of our nation’s most highly regarded colleges and universities, we aim to help each student identify and pursue the college path that best aligns with their values and aspirations.
Example Programming
Academic Programs
Student-Centered Support
STEM Scholars
Global Education
Global Scholars
Senior Projects
In Upper School, we develop the knowledge, skills, and practices needed for living a healthy and balanced life.
Throughout our curriculum, in academics, the arts, and athletics, students develop self-awareness, social responsibility, and the critical thinking necessary to make healthy responsible decisions.
Through individual and shared experiences in Seminar, Advisory, Athletics, the Arts, Community Engagement, and Global Education, we integrate opportunities for students to connect their learning to broader contexts. Throughout our programming, students develop a healthy and positive understanding of the multiple dimension of their identity. With a nuanced understanding of their authentic selves, students deepen their ability to understand multiple perspectives and interact with others with compassion and empathy.
Example Programming
Seminar
Advisory
Fine and Performing Arts
Athletics
Community Engagement
Global Education
Our ultimate goal is to help students grow into the most confident, knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate version of themselves, poised to make a difference in their local, national, and global communities.
We empower them to strive to meet their potential as scholars, athletes, and artists. Our students develop discipline and perseverance while honing their communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
Students matriculate, having developed the confidence, knowledge, skillset, and will to collaborate with others in addressing the world’s most pressing issues.
Opportunities for Leadership
Holton-Arms Athletic Association
Student Government
Representative Assembly
Peer Counselors
Executive Board Members
Club Leaders
Community Engagement Representatives
Blue White Leadership
Student Diversity Conference
Student Mental Health Conference
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Upper School (9-12)
Preparing for a life of impact and meaning
Challenging and meaningful course offerings give Upper School students the opportunity to build a formidable foundation of knowledge, skills, and habits of mind, while taking advanced coursework, pursuing specialized interests, and preparing to lead lives of wellbeing and meaningful engagement, locally, nationally, and globally, no matter where their paths lead.
Our talented and dedicated Upper School teachers are distinguished and committed scholars who guide our students to push their boundaries and strive academically, artistically, and athletically.
Example
Upper School Schedule
Learn More About Upper School
Each of our students is an individual whose talents and dreams are uniquely their own. As they approach graduation they tend to share a common set of values:
Self-aware
, intellectually curious, tenacious, and enthusiastic – equipped with the tools they need to thrive.
Open-minded
, community-oriented, collaborative, and brave – willing to step beyond their comfort zone.
Globally engaged,
culturally cognizant, and informed about the world’s most pressing challenges – prepared to play a role in solving them.
Confident and capable,
determined and able to
find a way or make one
.
Explore UPPER School curriculum
Advisory
Explore
about Advisory
Beyond the Classroom
Explore
about Beyond the Classroom
Clubs
Explore
about Clubs
Community Engagement
Explore
about Community Engagement
Scholars
Explore
about Scholars
Seminar
Explore
about Seminar
Student Support
Explore
about Student Support
Traditions
Explore
about Traditions
Upper School at-a-Glance
Explore
about Upper School at-a-Glance
Learn Well
Live Well
Lead Well
In the Upper School, students engage with a unique and challenging curriculum infused with opportunities to set goals, perservere through failure, problem-solve in collaboration with others, and emerge self-confident, resilient, life-long learners.
Our faculty is stellar, creative, and responsive. They guide our students and offer them the encouragement and support needed to push their boundaries, overcome obstacles, and connect their learning to the wider world.
While Holton students consistently attend many of our nation’s most highly regarded colleges and universities, we aim to help each student identify and pursue the college path that best aligns with their values and aspirations.
Example Programming
Academic Programs
Student-Centered Support
STEM Scholars
Global Education
Global Scholars
Senior Projects
In Upper School, we develop the knowledge, skills, and practices needed for living a healthy and balanced life.
Throughout our curriculum, in academics, the arts, and athletics, students develop self-awareness, social responsibility, and the critical thinking necessary to make healthy responsible decisions.
Through individual and shared experiences in Seminar, Advisory, Athletics, the Arts, Community Engagement, and Global Education, we integrate opportunities for students to connect their learning to broader contexts. Throughout our programming, students develop a healthy and positive understanding of the multiple dimension of their identity. With a nuanced understanding of their authentic selves, students deepen their ability to understand multiple perspectives and interact with others with compassion and empathy.
Example Programming
Seminar
Advisory
Fine and Performing Arts
Athletics
Community Engagement
Global Education
Our ultimate goal is to help students grow into the most confident, knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate version of themselves, poised to make a difference in their local, national, and global communities.
We empower them to strive to meet their potential as scholars, athletes, and artists. Our students develop discipline and perseverance while honing their communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
Students matriculate, having developed the confidence, knowledge, skillset, and will to collaborate with others in addressing the world’s most pressing issues.
Opportunities for Leadership
Holton-Arms Athletic Association
Student Government
Representative Assembly
Peer Counselors
Executive Board Members
Club Leaders
Community Engagement Representatives
Blue White Leadership
Student Diversity Conference
Student Mental Health Conference
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