Freshman course work includes English, foreign language, humanities, mathematics and conceptual physics. Sophomore students study English, foreign language, American history, mathematics and chemistry. In addition to completing a Core Arts course, students may elect to take a second foreign language, participate in the Science Research Program or take a computer science course within their first two years. In the Junior and Senior years, Advanced Placement courses and upper level electives across the academic departments enable students to pursue particular strengths and talents. With this goal in mind, a student can also design an independent study through partnerships with Upper School faculty.
Community service is a graduation requirement.
A wide array of opportunities are available outside of classes for students to choose. Model Congress, choreography, debate, student-faculty judiciary, athletics, vocal ensembles, Maine Coast Semester, jazz band and students publications are only a sampling. Advising and Peer Support are also key programs which contribute to students' success in the Upper School. Every students has an advisor and an older peer with whom they can discuss everything from academic and extra curricular choices to time management to the joys and difficulties of adolescence.