Academics

The Academy’s curriculum is perhaps its most defining element, as well as its most prominent strength. We teach a rigorous core of liberal arts subjects geared toward college preparation, but we also strive to instill a love of learning in every student. Writing and research are stressed in all areas, and we encourage skill sets that lead to independent thinking, problem-solving and analytical thought.

Because of our low student to instructor ratio (10:1), differentiated instruction and integrated learning are also hallmarks. Differentiated instruction means students are encouraged to apply different approaches to acquiring content and to processing, constructing and making sense of ideas. Integrated learning refers to the careful orchestration of classroom studies by the teaching staff so that subjects across the curriculum are interrelated in scope and content.

Our curriculum planning involves intense cooperation among faculty members, as well as between faculty and students. The choice of elective courses, for example, varies annually based on specific academic needs of students and the interests and passions of our student body.

Travel and Enrichment Opportunities

As part of the integrated learning approach, our administration and faculty believe that world travel and exposure to a variety of different people, places and ideas are crucial. As part of the social studies curriculum, our entire student body is invited to travel abroad each year. Since our founding, trips have been made to New York City, Italy, France, London and China.

We also routinely take field trips and bring in guest lecturers during our seminar period. Click here to learn more.