What makes our Upper School unique? • Grade-level deans and small group advisors who follow students throughout their time in the Upper School, serving as liaisons between students, teachers and parents • 26 Advanced Placement courses, 10 Honors courses and five post-AP Advanced Topics courses across all disciplines • Multiple electives offered in every department, allowing students to tailor their schedule to meet their academic interests; no two senior schedules are the same • Comprehensive college counseling program with individual family meetings beginning in ninth grade; dedicated counselors to help students find the best fit for them personally, academically and financially
“Walker pairs high academic expectations with a caring
• Exposure to more than 115 colleges and universities each year through campus and admission officer visits to our campus
community to support students in
• Flexibility that allows students to engage in academics, athletics and performing arts at the same times of the year, without having to miss out on one for the other
meeting those expectations. Our students develop leadership
• Robust student experience with dozens of clubs and organizations, social events and celebrations throughout the school year
skills through participating in our
• Opportunities for advanced study through innovative Public Health, Engineering and Humanities concentrations
broad range of programs and are
• Student-led Honor Council and deep schoolwide commitment to the four pillars of the Honor Code: truth, respect of property, academic honesty and defending the honor code
able to find their voice by actively engaging in class discussions. Walker students are well-rounded and have the ability to dive into specific areas of academic interest while building skills across the board.” U P P E R
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Michael Arjona, Head of Upper School