Summary: Character plays an important role in each san domenico student’s education. The same is true of the college admission process. We seek to develop socially conscious individuals by emphasizing social justice and service learning opportunities through our core values: study reflection service and community. These values are mindfully incorporated in our college counseling program which begins in 9th grade and extends through graduation. The college counselors actively serve as a resource for all san domenico upper school students and empower them to drive their search and become better communicators and decision-makers in the college admission process. Self-advocacy is highly encouraged as students discern interests and abilities set goals and engage in purposeful research as they identify their options. Each step of the way we encourage students to embrace their curiosity and actively seek academic and extracurricular challenges that will highlight their personal interests and

Department Director Katherine Reeser

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 35

Number of AP Courses Offered: 16

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Center
• Learning Differences Support
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Technology Center

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

• European History
• Honors
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Faith
• Moral Philosophy
• Mythology
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Social Justice
• The Bible
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Biology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geology
• Health
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Physiology

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Computer Studies

• Computer Science

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Individual Instructions
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Recording
• Songwriting
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Art History
• Ballet
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Silkscreen
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Television Production
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Modern Dance
• Theater History

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Leadership
• Student Council

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 21

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Pool
• Pool
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Music Conservatory; Equestrian/Riding Stables; New Aquatic Center (coming soon)

Clubs & Organizations

• Asian Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Food Council
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Gardening Club
• Honor Council
• Horseback Riding
• International Club
• Literary Magazine
• Model UN
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Photography Club
• Sailing Club
• Science Fiction Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club
• Robotics
• Anime Club

Summary: The Art Department offers classes in digital, 2-D and 3-D design. Students have participated in local and national art exhibitions, in which they have won best in show, merit awards, and honorable mentions. Students are routinely accepted at top art schools in the US, including RISD and Parsons School.

Arts Department Director:

Athletics Department Director: Dan Gilmartin

Arts

• Acting
• Art History
• Ballet
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Production
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Silkscreen
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Television Production
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Modern Dance
• Theater History

Interscholastic Sports

• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Dance
• Equestrian
• Golf
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Lacrosse
• Mountain Biking
• Sailing
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Weight Lifting

Recreational Sports

• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Dance
• Equestrian
• Golf
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Mountain Biking
• Sailing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Wrestling

Summary: Character plays an important role in each San Domenico student’s education. The same is true of the college admission process. We seek to develop socially conscious individuals by emphasizing social justice and service learning opportunities through our core values: Study, Reflection, Service, and Community. These values are mindfully incorporated in our college counseling program, which begins in 9th grade and extends through graduation. The college counselors actively serve as a resource for all San Domenico Upper School students, and empower them to drive their search and become better communicators and decision-makers in the college admission process. Self-advocacy is highly encouraged as students discern interests and abilities, set goals, and engage in purposeful research as they identify their options. Each step of the way, we encourage students to embrace their curiosity and actively seek academic and extracurricular challenges that will highlight their personal interests and ever developing sense of purpose. In US News / Carnegie Institute rankings: - over 90% of our students were accepted to top 50 ranked colleges and universities and, - 100% of our students matriculated to top ranked and diverse universities and colleges.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	610	590	610
75th percentile	680	790	680