In Literature and History classes, students read to understand the message and the craft behind both rich texts and significant artifacts.
In Mathematics, Science, and Technology, students learn not only the facts, frameworks, and craft of their disciplines but also how to extend this knowledge through experimentation and application.
Students explore speaking and writing—exposition, persuasion, and personal narration—and to use their skills in the class and in performance, presentations, and competitions.
Consistent experiences with the arts: study of two and three dimensional visual arts, art history, reading and composing music, vocal performance, guitar instruction, drama and speech clubs.
Co-curriculars in a variety of fields including textiles, strategic games, forensics, gardening, yearbook, Greek.
Athletics that balance character with competition: daily intramurals at recess, physical education and competitions; cross-country, track, and basketball interscholastic teams.
Special yearly events: Field day, Reading Rally competition, overnight trips, February Focus (such as building robots, video production, calligraphy, and sculpture)
Classroom fun and creation that teach and delight: Trajan columns and Medieval feasts, mock trials and debates, Math Olympiad competitions and pulleys in the hallways.