Upper School - A Day in the Life

Fay’s Upper School consists of grades seven through nine. Students from across the United States and more than 25 countries come here to participate in a learning community that is internationally respected for its excellent academics, its commitment to tradition and innovation, the high quality of its boarding program, and its strong secondary school counseling program.

From the seventh grade onward, students experience increasingly demanding academic requirements. Every student works closely with a faculty advisor who serves as a counselor and point person for the student's team of teachers.

Upper School students take courses on a six-day rotation, in an engaging program that includes mathematics, English, history, science, world language, Creators, art, music, wellness, and athletics. Students are assigned to some courses based on their grade level; students are enrolled in other courses (such as math and world language) based on their level of proficiency. Additionally, some courses are open to students as electives.

Below is a sample of a day for an Upper School student. To learn about more specific details regarding our academic program, click here.