Summary: The Upper School curriculum is designed to prepare each student for college and beyond. All classes are taught in a demanding but exciting environment that refines the skills of each student. Honors classes and the Advanced Placement Program encourage students to reach for the highest level of their abilities while allowing students to receive advanced placement and/or college credits.

Department Director Tyler Hodges

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 158

Number of AP Courses Offered: 30

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 53%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Learning Center
• Learning Differences Support
• Writing Center
• ADD/ADHD Support

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry
• Public Speaking
• Composition
• Journalism
• AP English Language
• AP English Literature
• American Literature

History

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

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Japanese
• Latin
• Spanish
• Arabic
• English as a Second Language

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology
• Human Geography

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Health
• Marine Biology
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Life Science
• Computer Science
• Robotics
• Psychology

Math

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

Computer Studies

• Computer Applications
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Web Design
• Robotics
• Digital Media
• Video Game Design

Music

• Band
• Choral Music

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Art History
• Ballet
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Personal Finance
• Independent Study
• Physical Education
• Robotics
• Public Speaking
• Student Council
• Maker Space

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 75

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

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

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

For our boarding students, Bolles is a second home. With boarders in grades 9-12 from more than 25 countries, the program offers diversity and a sense of family that enhances the Bolles experience.

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Pool
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court
• Softball Diamond
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Dance Studio
• Weight Room
• Athletic Fields
• Outdoor Track
• Waterfront
• Turf Fields
• Rowing Facility
• Lacrosse Field

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

• Asian Club
• Astronomy Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• FCA
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Future Business Leaders of America
• Habitat for Humanity
• Honor Council
• Horseback Riding
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Jewish Student Organization
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Quiz Bowl
• SADD
• Science Bowl
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club
• Young Democrats
• Young Republicans
• Robotics
• Film Club
• GSA

Summary: The Bolles School Athletic Program has produced 150 team state titles with 97 state runner-up finishes in 17 different sports, along with 517 team district titles in 24 different sports. Bolles has also won 60 Independent Middle School Conference championships since joining the conference in 2007. The swimming and diving program has claimed 18 national titles - 9 in girls' swimming and 9 in boys' swimming, along with 8 national runner-up finishes for boys' swimming and 1 in girls' swimming.

Arts Department Director: Laura Rippel

Athletics Department Director: Matt Morris

Notable Achievements: Since 1972 Bolles has had a total of 63 swimmers represented at each Olympics. Winner of Florida All-Sports Award for 41 years. 85% students active in 100+ performances yearly.

Arts

• Acting
• Art History
• Ballet
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Debate
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Production
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Screenwriting
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance

Interscholastic Sports

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Crew
• Cross Country Running
• Diving
• Football
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Notable Alumni