Upper School

Knox students enter the Upper School prepared with the necessary foundations to begin their college preparatory course of study. Coursework and independent work becomes more rigorous, and students are expected to manage their time between academics, the arts, athletics and socialization effectively and appropriately. Our advisory program provides support for students in this area; students who need greater academic and organizational support may be invited to enroll in our BOOST program. Upper School students have more than twenty Advanced Placement (AP) courses from which to choose, along with Dual Enrollment opportunities through partnerships with area colleges and universities. These programs allow students to pursue advanced coursework, experience college-level academic expectations, and potentially earn college credit while still in high school.

Our Upper School Departments

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Specialized courses such as Graduate Seminar and Graduate Capstone Project help to prepare students for the rigors of college.

“I am now The Visual Arts Representative and am looking to study Art Therapy in college. Knox not only helped me academically and socially but helped me find my love of art and figure out what I want to do with my life.”

– Bella Pearlman ’21 – Visual Arts Representative