Upper School Principal's Message

The Upper School’s college preparatory curriculum and interesting array of extracurricular activities provide students myriad opportunities to grow intellectually as well as emotionally. Designed to prepare students for the academic demands of college, the Upper School's curriculum boasts a rigorous core as well as sixteen Advanced Placement courses and a variety of electives from Acting to Comparative Religions, Photography to Human Genetics. A dedicated Upper School faculty encourages students toward intellectual independence in a climate that rewards creative thought, and small class size creates an atmosphere of trust that invites students to take intellectual risks. Stratford graduates attribute their smooth transition into demanding college programs to their well-developed critical thinking skills, their knowledge-base in core disciplines, and their excellent skills in writing and math. Outside the classroom, opportunities for fun and personal growth abound. Students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and sports. Whether they choose football, ultimate Frisbee, a role in the winter musical or a spot on Stratford's nationally recognized debate team, Stratford students have multiple opportunities for participation in the life of the school. Eighteen varsity sports teams provide broad opportunity for participation in athletics while twenty-four clubs and other organizations offer a different array of entertaining, educational activities.

Margaret Brogdon, Principal