CA’s robust college preparatory Upper School program is designed to challenge students while providing them with the support and tools they need to self-advocate and think critically.
CA’s Upper School is a safe, welcoming, and accepting community. Here, individual differences are embraced and celebrated by students, faculty, and staff alike. With our purposefully small classes, students have the opportunity to connect and develop lasting relationships with teachers and with one another.
In Upper School , we support our students in becoming academic risk-takers who possess the confidence to try, engage, and sometimes even fail, knowing that they have the support to course-correct and embrace those opportunities for growth and learning. Our students have the space to think, develop their voice and perspective, and be active learners, leaders, and problem-solvers. Developing the skills to tackle challenges in a supportive and safe environment allows our students to be resilient and to build a strong foundation for academic growth. Our students become advocates for their learning by exploring their strengths and by developing tools and strategies they will be able to use in college and beyond.
Passion and engagement at the upper school level are shared by students and faculty alike. Upper School faculty members are content experts and invested in engaging CA students in relevant, meaningful, and active learning experiences. They get to know our students as individuals, which allows them to provide strong support for growth and development in both academic and executive functioning-related areas.