The school year, from early September to early June, is divided into two semesters, with Thanksgiving, winter, and spring recesses and observances of several national and religious holidays. In upper school, most classes are held four days a week (1-2 classes dropped per day), and extra-help sessions are incorporated into the schedule.
The Lower School (Grades Preschool through 6) The World Language Program begins in preschool with instruction in Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified) and continues through grade 1. Spanish is taught in grades 2 through 4, followed by Latin in grades 5 and 6. An extended-day program provides after-school enrichment for students with later pickup times.
The Middle School (Grades 7 through 8) English classes emphasize classical authors while providing students with opportunities to produce their own creative and expository essays. Beginning in grade 7, students work regularly with faculty advisors once a week.
The Upper School (Grades 9 through 12) The upper school divides these required credits into four types of classes, based on academic proficiency required to succeed in the class: Skills (the lowest level), General, Honors, and
Advanced Placement. Typically, math, language, and science courses are offered in General, Honors, and AP levels. Multi-Variable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Organic Chemistry, and Advanced Chinese and Latin are offered at a level beyond the AP curriculum. ==Faculty==