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Exponential learning. The more heads at work on a problem, the richer the conversation – and the closer the answer.

In small classes, we gather to conquer questions and dissect potential solutions. In close conversations where anyone’s idea can be voiced and everyone’s voice will be heard. Across a wide curriculum that evolves and adapts as the world shifts.

Together, we pursue knowledge and develop the skills we need to make best use of it. Along the way, we make each other better.

140+

COURSES 75 HONORS OR ADVANCED

11

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

8

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS English, mathematics/computer science, social studies, modern and classical languages, science, the arts, theology, and health and wellness

International Education

Around the world or right on campus, EHS students encounter other cultures: traveling abroad with faculty during summer or spring break, spending an entire year living and learning abroad, or taking specialized online courses (Arabic or neuropsychology, for example) with students in other countries through the Global Online Academy.

Left: Learning at EHS is student-centered, fostering creativity and critical thinking and encouraging studentinitiated work.

Below: The LEEDcertified Baker Science Center offers fully equipped teaching laboratories to support student learning and experimentation in the sciences, as well as a greenhouse, science library, and 3-D printer.

Broad, deep, challenging, and dynamic,

our 140-course curriculum provides outstanding liberal arts and sciences preparation. Strong core offerings in traditional disciplines create a solid foundation. Innovative electives let students hone critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring their interests. Dozens of Advanced courses distinguish transcripts and prepare students for success at the nation’s most selective colleges and universities.

Take it to the next level.

Advanced Coursework

Our most challenging options, Advanced courses allow students to select a program of study that meets their loftiest ambitions. Offered in every department throughout the curriculum, Episcopal’s Advanced courses are far more dynamic and flexible than traditional AP courses – while still preparing students to excel on AP exams.

A few recent examples: Chinese Language; Computer Science; Digital History; Discrete Math; Economics; Engineering; Global History: The Cold War; Studio Art

Interdisciplinary Studies

Preparing students for intellectual leadership in a complex world, these courses draw on the tools and ideas of several disciplines.

Recent examples include: Advanced Engineering; American Studies; Audio Engineering; Theater: From Page to Stage; Theology in the Arts

Independent Study

Working closely with a faculty member, motivated juniors and seniors can focus their studies by developing a personalized course.

A few recent independent study courses: Folger Shakespeare Library High School Fellowship Program; The Role of Iconography in Religious Thought; Special Topics in Physics; Survey of Journalism

MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

Become a global citizen.

Languages offered: French; German; Greek; Latin; Mandarin Chinese; Spanish

Harness the power of language.

COMPUTER STUDIES

Recent offerings include: American Protest Literature; Dystopian Fiction: A Walk on the Dark Side; Environmental Literature; Literature and Jazz; Russian Short Fiction; Shakespeare: Page, Stage, and Screen

Put technology to best use. Recent offerings include: Advanced Computer Science; Coding and Design for the Web; Introduction to Computer Programming

THE ARTS

Explore a

POWERFUL

Reinvent your world.

Recent offerings include: Advanced Studio Art: 3-D Design; Audio Engineering; Digital Video Production; Graphic Design; Music Theory; Songwriting

THEOLOGY SOCIAL STUDIES

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SCIENCE

Embrace the scientific process. Recent offerings include: Biotechnology: Botany; Forensic Science; Conceptual Physics; Great Discoveries in Science; Human Genetics

Explore humanity’s quest for meaning.

Recent offerings include: Biblical Theology; Gender and Faith; Judaism, Antisemitism and the Roots of Genocide; Ritual and Music in World Religions; Who is My Neighbor? Compassion Across Faith Traditions

Examine human history and world cultures.

Recent offerings include: 9/11 to Now; Advanced Modern Middle East; The History and Politics of Food; Latin American History; Legal Principles and Trial Advocacy

MATHEMATICS

Master the art of problem-solving.

Recent offerings include: Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Introduction to Logic; Linear Algebra; Multivariable Vector Calculus; Statistics