Upper School (9-12)

Students are greeted with warm welcomes from Dean of Students Ms. Calabrese and Upper School Director Ms. Lintgen as they arrive on campus. On the way to Mentor Group or Morning Meeting, many swing by the student-run Hath Caff—part of our Business & Finance Fellowship—for a morning coffee and a boost of Blazer energy!

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9th and 10th graders team up with their 11th and 12th grade mentor buddies to chat about course options for next year and swap advice on which clubs to check out—perfect timing, right before the club fair!

Guided by Emily Style’s concept of “mirrors and windows,” the curriculum includes diverse voices that reflect students’ identities and expand their understanding of others. Vibrant class discussions build confident voices, and our thoughtful writing curriculum celebrates each girl’s unique voice.

Have a quick catch-up with friends, grab a coffee or tea, and enjoy a tasty continental breakfast (wholesome granola, fruit, yogurt, bagels).

Math at HB is hands-on and collaborative. Students develop logical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills to become confident problem-solvers and creative thinkers in the classroom and beyond.

This is ideal flex time in the schedule. Students may attend an extended math or science class for hands-on lab work or use the time to hang out with friends, visit Math Lab for extra help, work independently in the art studio, or meet one-on-one with a teacher.

Students can work and volunteer in all three divisions. Athletics, ITC, and our before/after care programs are all spaces where HB students contribute to the school community. Today, in Señora Herrera’s post-AP Spanish Honors class, students dive into the rich literary canons of Spain and Latin America.

Dive into Dance, Ceramics & Sculpture, or Theater! HB students have so many ways to explore their creative sides. Dance (with Jenny Burnett) builds a strong ballet and modern foundation and promotes community engagement. Theater covers both onstage and behind-the-scenes skills. In Ceramics & Sculpture, Ms. Swearingen guides students through 3D creativity using pottery wheels and kilns. These are just a few examples of our many diverse offerings!

So many exciting options, all in one block! One student might head to Mr. Cuini’s Global Scholars class to explore U.S. foreign policy, while another checks in with Ms. McMillan about her Sustainability Fellowship project. Nearby, a musician rehearses for an upcoming orchestra performance, while someone else gets hands-on in the IDEA Lab with Ms. Jackson. This is Learning for Life in action.

Grab lunch from the salad bar or hot line, catch a guest speaker, join a student-run club, or hang out with therapy dogs who come to visit on occasion—your choice!

In Ms. Burtch’s Organic Chemistry class, students explore key reactions of organic molecules—perfect for future scientists and doctors. And that’s just one slice of our wide-ranging science program, where we’re building the foundational skills for women in STEM.

Today, Ms. Barkley and the class are learning to code and create their own video games.

Grab a snack from The Brown Bag and head to one of our many extracurricular offerings—sports, clubs, theater, dance.

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