Foundational Inquiry
Deepening Exploration
Advanced Seminars
Capstone Thesis
Lower School students cultivate observation skills through hands-on discovery and environmental field studies on our Drake Green campus.
Middle School expands critical thinking through collaborative projects and interdisciplinary studies, fostering intellectual independence.
Upper School scholars engage in small, faculty-mentored seminars, developing rigorous argumentation and research methods.
Seniors complete original research and defend a comprehensive thesis, demonstrating mastery and future-ready scholarship.
Curiosity Defines Our Core Curriculum
We cultivate resilient, intellectually independent scholars who construct rigorous arguments and lead with environmental stewardship. This approach ensures deep understanding, not rote memorization.
Focused Learning Environments
Humanities Seminars
Our humanities program emphasizes close reading, Socratic dialogue, and advanced writing, preparing students for university-level discourse.
Environmental Field Labs
Younger students engage directly with our campus ecosystem, conducting hands-on science experiments and ecological studies in the field.
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