Welcome to Valwood's Upper School!

Upper School begins an exciting period in a student's life. To be sure, grades begin to count for college admission, but perhaps more importantly, students are being prepared to succeed in college. In addition, Upper School offers many opportunities for challenge, service, and competition in which students discover who they are, and who they want to be.

Exciting opportunities are available in:

• 12 AP courses across all departments
• 16 varsity, no-cut athletic teams
• One Act Theater competition
• Literary competition
• Student directed theater (VEXT)
• Science Olympiad
• Mock Trial
• Model UN

Enjoy the support and individual attention of:

• Small advisee groups
• Small classes
• Daily tutorials
• Full-time College Counselor
• Find or create leadership opportunities in:
• Community service clubs like Interact or Key Club
• Student-based Honor Council
• Student Government
• Summerwood
• Super Fans pep club
• Fall Festival

Explore different learning opportunities on:

• Class Trips
                  
                  9^th grade camping trip   
                10^th grade college tour
                11^th grade service trip
                12^th grade large city tour

• Senior Internships