In each grade level, the Upper School enrolls approximately 95 students who engage in a challenging college-preparatory curriculum with a broad liberal arts emphasis. Students also must satisfy a minimum requirement in the fine arts and athletics. Every day, students meet in small groups of 10 with an advisor who is also a teacher and the primary contact for parents. Advisors address their advisees' individual needs and take a special interest in their academic and social progress. Each student contributes to the life of the School through active participation in extra-curricular activities.
Students develop poise and confidence by pursuing interests and seeking support from mentors.
Outside of the classroom, students forge friendships, learn new skills and take risks within a safe learning environment. Math team Peer Helpers Publications, including the yearbook, newspaper and an arts and literary magazine Quiz bowl Senior buddies for seventh-grade students Service Learning program Spartan Council Student Activities Committee Students Against Drunk Driving Student Political Union Fine Arts Working artists comprise the majority of the arts faculty. Under their direction, the School offers an extensive fine arts curriculum, including ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, chorus, drama, band, jazz band and orchestra. To refine their talents, students often participate in private music training. Athletics SPA expects students to participate, not spectate - in the classroom and on the playing field.