When can my family visit Stratford Academy?

We would love to have you visit while school is in session so you can experience Stratford “in action” through a campus tour or a shadow day; however, if you cannot make it during the school year, tours are available year-round.Please contact the Admissions Office at 478-477-8073 ext. 203 to set up an appointment.

How diverse is your student body?

Diversity is very important to us. We are dedicated to being a school community which represents a broad range of ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, and racial diversity. Students of color represent 21% of our current population.

How do I arrange a shadow day for my child?

We recommend that all applicants visit Stratford for a shadow day to get a true feel for our school. Please contact the Admissions Office at 478-477-8073 ext. 203 to schedule a shadow day. We like to hear from you personally so we can get an idea of your child’s interests inside and outside of the classroom before paring him or her with a shadow buddy.

What does Stratford look for in candidates for admissions?

In every applicant’s case, Stratford looks for a “good fit” - academically, socially, and behaviorally. Our goal is to admit students who have the will to work hard and the desire to be successful.

Does my child need to take a test to be considered for admission?

Yes. All applicants need to take our admissions test. The test can be scheduled in conjunction with a shadow day or campus tour or on a separate day. Please contact the Admissions Office at 478-477-8073 ext. 203 to schedule your child’s admissions test.

How do I apply for financial aid?

Our financial aid application opens November 15th. Anyone can apply for our need-based aid. Go to www.sssbynais.org and click on parent portal. New users will have to create an account. You must reapply for financial aid every year.

Upper School Curriculum Sequence Options

DEPARTMENT	NINTH GRADE	TENTH GRADE	ELEVENTH GRADE	TWELFTH GRADE
ENGLISH	Freshman English	Sophomore English	CP Junior English	CP Senior English
ENGLISH	Freshman English	Accelerated Sophomore English	AP English 11	AP English 12
SOCIAL STUDIES	CP World Geography	CP World History	CP US History	AP European History AP Gov/Politics AP Economics DE Psychology (as elective only) US Government
	CP World Geography	AP World History	AP US History
	AP Geography	CP World History	AP European AP Gov/ Politics AP Economics DE Psychology (as elective only)
	AP Geography	AP World History
MATHEMATICS	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Algebra III College-readiness Math
	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Precalculus
	Geometry	Algebra II	Algebra III	College-readiness math
		Algebra II	Algebra III	Precalculus
		Accelerated Algebra II	Precalculus DE College Algebra/DE Statistics	AP Calculus AB AP Statistics DE College Algebra/DE Statistics
	Algebra II	Algebra III Precalculus	Precalculus AP Calculus AB	AP Statistics AP Calculus AB or BC DE College Algebra/DE Statistics
	Accelerated Algebra II	Precalculus	AP Calculus AB	AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
SCIENCE	Biology	Chemistry	Physics Anatomy & Physiology Zoology AP Computer Science A Genetics & Microbiology	Physics Anatomy & Physiology Zoology AP Computer Science A Genetics & Microbiology
SCIENCE	Biology	Accelerated Chemistry	AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Physics	AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Physics
WORLD LANGUAGE	Spanish I or Spanish II	Spanish II or Spanish III	Spanish III or Spanish IV
	Spanish I or Spanish II	Spanish II or Spanish III	Spanish III or Spanish IV	AP Spanish
	French I or French II	French II or French III	French III or French IV	AP French
	Latin I or Latin II	Latin II or Latin III	Latin III or Latin IV	AP Latin

COMPUTER SCIENCE	AP Computer Science Principles	AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A	AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A Advanced Algorithms & Robotics I & II	AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A Advanced Algorithms & Robotics I & II

Please visit our Upper School Course Offerings page for a full description of individual courses.