ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL
UPPER SCHOOL GRADES 9–12
“Developing students’ full potential is a powerful way for an institution with high academic standards to fulfill its mission and impact society. Schools that have mastered preparing students for college ought to see if they have the capacity to aim higher and prepare students to live fulfilling lives ... to build lives of meaning and joy.”
MARY HALPIN CARTER, PH.D. HEAD OF SCHOOLWhere will a St. Luke’s education take you?
Above and beyond what you ever thought possible. Our inclusive community will inspire you to reach higher, work harder, and make a difference in the world. From Scholars programs to community service, Advanced Curriculum (college level) to weekly college counseling sessions, St. Luke’s will provide you with endless opportunities to dive in and take initiative.
Backed by exceptional teachers, advisors, and peers, you’ll find there’s no limit to where you’ll go or what you’ll do.
Learn more about St. Luke’s Advanced Curriculum (college level) and Exceptional Teachers.
Upper School students take ownership of the learning process, both individually and collaboratively. Our rigorous academic program balances a traditional curriculum with innovative lessons, service opportunities, technology, and signature programs that extend and promote learning beyond the classroom. Passionate about education, accomplished faculty set high academic standards and forge strong relationships with students in their additional roles as advisors and coaches. As a result, students push themselves to exceed expectations, developing the skills they need for success, leadership, and service in the world.
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In Matt Goodman’s Advanced Engineering Design elective, students embark on a year-long engineering design project taking on the role of a freelance designer to meet the needs of their client. Students will research best practices, collaborate with peers to foster a dynamic studio culture, iterate their project based on client feedback, and end the year with a portfolio that reflects their professional aspirations.
Skills acquired: creative problem-solving, collaboration, visual documentation, client relationship management
Read more about Liz Perry’s education philosophy.
courses that serve as a rich complement to existing St. Luke’s offerings.
These courses are asynchronous, so students gain flexibility in when and how they complete their assignments. With classmates from member schools around the globe, St. Luke’s students encounter perspectives and make connections beyond the Hilltop.
“We want students to develop frameworks that help them learn for the long term. This is why St. Luke’s classes focus on using information and engaging with big ideas rather than on passively receiving information.”
ELIZABETH PERRY ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ACADEMICSSt. Luke’s partners with Global Online Academy (GOA), a pioneer of innovative teaching and learning models. GOA is known for its relevant, dynamic Global Online Academy
Our students’ desire to explore, collaborate, research, present, and reflect defines the quality of the St. Luke’s experience. As students gain a broad base of knowledge through their courses, our Signature Programs allow them to follow their passions and create their own educational pursuits, be they local or global, in the science lab or on Shakespeare’s stage. Students choose from a variety of innovative electives that provide an in-depth study of key areas of interest. In shaping their own paths, students actively participate in real-world projects, utilizing sophisticated thinking and technology. They begin to see life through different lenses and gain a global perspective, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Carolina was selected as a Cum Laude Society’s national winner for her St. Luke’s STEM Scholars paper: “Engineering a Sanitation Solution for the Guatemala City Dump.”
During a service trip to Guatemala the summer after her sophomore year, Carolina realized the serious sanitation crisis that the community faced, and felt compelled to try to find a solution to the situation. From the trip, she found inspiration for her St. Luke’s STEM Scholars project.
“As unconventional a topic as this may seem,” Carolina said, “I think this project is a good reminder that problem solving can be very messy sometimes, and that we can’t simply ignore a pressing issue just because our society finds it uncomfortable to address – a lot of people around the world don’t have that same luxury.”
Students participating in any of the Scholars programs earn honors distinction.
Global Scholars
Seniors selected as Global Scholars complete an in-depth analysis of a global issue, extensive language study, and an interdisciplinary capstone project.
Literary Scholars
The Literary Scholars Program is a humanities-based intensive course of study that focuses on literary research, analysis, and interpretation.
STEM Scholars
The STEM curriculum includes the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students complete a set of core courses and a year-long research project in an approved field of study.
Independent Research Projects
Working one-on-one with a faculty advisor, juniors and seniors pursue a semester-long study, culminating in a final presentation.
Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices to Investigate Blood Coagulation
Optimization of Biodiesel Synthesis Through Transesterification of Waste Oils
The Language of Champions: An Analysis of Confidence vs. Performance
Genetically Modified Food: The Quest for Successful Crop Cultivation With a Global Food Crisis on the Horizon
The Dangers of an Antiquated System: The Modern Rights & Trials of Refugees
Examining Cerebral Protein Expression and Regions of Impact After Blast Induced Traumatic Brain Injury
Carolina learned AutoCAD, a modeling software, and Arduino, a physical computing platform, to design a sustainable toilet for the Guatemala City Dump and then created her own testing environment—including data logging—for composting waste.
Skills acquired: Conducting and presenting interdisciplinary research, writing, problem solving
Added benefits: Designing with purpose
“I’ve always put a premium on intellectual inquiry. As a Scholar, I went to research libraries throughout New England and internationally. The challenge of hewing out a tiny contribution to my field of study was intensely rewarding. I am confident I’ll thrive in college because I’ve already pushed back my boundaries in a way that I simply would not have been able to do anywhere else.”
SEBASTIAN ST. LUKE’S ALUMNUS, NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ALUMNUS, BARRISTER AT TEMPLE GARDEN CHAMBERS
Watch Global Scholars Presentations
SEBASTIAN’S PAPER WAS A CUM LAUDE SOCIETY NATIONAL WINNER AND ALSO PUBLISHED IN VOLUME 25 OF THE CONCORD REVIEW.
“I know my project would not have been possible without the help I received from my teachers at St. Luke’s, and I’m so grateful to them for everything they taught me and for the opportunity to participate in the STEM Scholars program.”
CAROLINA, ST. LUKE’S ALUMNA, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY
Curiosity is the engine that drives a lifetime love of learning. When we say we foster a culture of science at St. Luke’s, this means we entice our students with opportunities to dive into the unknown. Our Science Wing inspires collaboration and exploration. In an era when technology has created a hands-off society, we encourage students to be hands on. We want them to try things. We expect them to fail, and try again. The result: scientific thinking abounds on the Hilltop.
Dream it. Design it. Build it.
Students can do it all with St. Luke’s state-of-the-art designLab. Equipped with an Epilog laser cutter, two MakerBot Replicators that build 3-D objects, and a ShopBot CNC that builds by removing materials—the St. Luke’s designLab is literally cutting edge.
“I could turn any image in my head into a real physical shape or design. I loved spending lunch periods in the designLab printing whatever I designed the previous night.”
TYLER, ST. LUKE’S ALUMNUS, THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ALUMNUS, MECHANICAL ENGINEER AT SERCO, NORTH AMERICA — ENGINEERING TEAM FOR THE NAVY SEALS
The St. Luke’s Hackathon
The goal of the Hackathon is to dedicate many uninterrupted hours immersed in creating something...anything. A toy, a game, a serious solution to a problem. Something you wish existed but doesn’t—yet. The only hard and fast rule: Take your concept and try to make it a reality. A good hack does not have to work perfectly. In fact, it does not have to work at all. It’s the trying that counts. The Hackathon builds creativity and confidence. Students learn that they are not just consumers of products, they are capable creators as well.
Why do 9th-grade biology students love Dr. John Higgins’ class? Because rather than just reading or hearing how a human cell works, they get to build a cell together. Working in teams, students transform a science lab into a giant replica of a fully
functioning three-dimensional cell. The class culminates with a presentation from each team, with students demonstrating how their portion of the cell functions and why it’s critical to overall cell health.
Our multi-dimensional students are newspaper editors and student government officers, painters and scientists, football players and a capella singers. They are able to step out of their comfort zones and take part in all that the School has to offer, from the Debate Team to robotics to our very own radio station. St. Luke’s expects students to participate and lead as part of our community, and every day they rise to the challenge. As they balance activities and manage busy schedules, students learn to prioritize, a skill that will serve them well in college. Teachers and advisors see to it that students explore every interest and develop many talents. Consequently, students learn more about themselves, broadening the scope of their future.
During our weekly Meditations, Upper School students gather to listen to a volunteer speaker— a student, teacher, parent, administrator, or alum—reflect upon a matter of personal interest. Topics vary each week and have included science fiction and technology, resiliency, cultural differences, and running a marathon.
• Art Club
• Asian Affinity Group
• Black Student Union
• Blues Band
• Building for Nonprofits
• Chess Club
• China Care
• Debate Team
• Eye of the Storm (Video and Podcast Production Club)
• Feminism Club
• Film Analysis Club
• FOCUS
• Full Court Peace
• GSA
• Healthcare Club
• Investment Club
• Jewish Affinity Group
• Le Cercle Français
• Literature Club
• Math Team
• Mind Matters
• Model UN
• Peer Tutoring Program
• Pendulum (Literary Magazine)
• Photography Club
• Pink Portrait Project
• Rock Climbing Club
• Scrabble Club
• Sentinel (Student Digital Newspaper)
• Service Board
• Special Olympics Club
• Stormchasers
• Sustainability Club
• Technical Theater
• Women in Humanities
• WSLX On-Air (Radio Station)
co-curricular activities
“I started with WSLX in the fall of my freshman year when I wanted to try an activity I had never done before. I really like to listen to music and talk about sports—so our radio show combined two things I like and allowed me to try something new. ”
LUKEST. LUKE’S ALUMNUS, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Listen to WSLX student broadcasting on air and online, including live coverage from home games.
Our goal is to help students build skills that open the door to authentic leadership: effective speaking and listening, social and emotional agility, creative problem-solving, and collaboration.
“Leadership Studies at St. Luke’s focuses on developing, nurturing, and honing our students’ leadership competencies: effective communication, ethical decision-making, collaboration, and perspective-taking so they can be effective & ethical leaders in an everchanging world. Engaging students from 5th-12th grade in active, hands-on experiences helps them serve the greater good and develop the confidence to lead.”
BETH YAVENDITTI LEADERSHIP STUDIES DEPARTMENT CHAIR“We have been so fortunate to have legends working alongside us. Our students may not fully realize how remarkable it is to have this level of mentorship this early in life. It may not hit them until they enter the working world that the likes of David Pakman, Partner at Venrock and co-founder of Apple’s Music Group and Ellie Norman, Chief Communications Officer at Manchester United personally advised them. I know students will pay it forward by sharing their own time and expertise in the future.”
KATE PARKER-BURGARD DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Learn more about leadership at St. Luke’sLeadership Studies
St. Luke’s Department of Leadership Studies offers for credit courses designed to help students better understand academic as well as practical leadership frameworks, so that they can apply their learning to become compassionate, intentional, and effective leaders in the world. Elective classes include Becoming a Leader: Exemplary Tales from History, Literature, and Art; The Ethics of Global Citizenship; and Technology for Social Change.
Leadership Speakers
St. Luke’s hosts individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds—artists, scholars, corporate chiefs, philanthropists, and others—who have demonstrated abilities to lead and make a difference. Guests join students during club time and engage in up-close-and-personal conversations that demystify leadership.
The ability to speak confidently and effectively is a crucial skill, which is why St. Luke’s has developed a comprehensive school-wide public speaking curriculum. Beginning in fifth grade and continuing through graduation, students learn consistent public speaking principles through lessons and practice, gaining the self-assurance to speak in front of any crowd, small or large.
The S. Philip Klein Emerging Leader Award
This award recognizes a St. Luke’s student of good character who also possesses outstanding leadership potential. The recipient attends the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School between 9th and 10th grades. Outward Bound focuses on fueling personal growth and building leadership skills.
Global Exchanges
St. Luke’s offers a growing exchange program with schools in Argentina, China, France, and New Zealand. Global exchanges allow students and teachers to benefit from extended stays and immersion in a different country and culture. The St. Luke’s Global Classroom also enables individuals and classes to experience global exchanges via sophisticated videoconferencing capabilities.
Imagine learning how to launch a concept before you’ve even left high school. Students develop effective leadership skills—communicating with confidence, collaborating effectively, getting creative to solve problems, and doing something positive that benefits others. Leadership Lab takes emerging skills to the next level by putting theory into practice and connecting students with expert mentors. St. Luke’s Leadership Lab experience connects students with powerhouses from diverse fields including business, arts, and philanthropy. In one student’s words: “This was like the real world.”
Community Service
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve —every day our Upper School students take the St. Luke’s motto to heart as they serve the larger community by participating in service projects close to home and across the world. Some recent examples include:
• St. Luke’s and Inspirica initiated a formal, strategic partnership in 2012. The venture builds better understanding and supports Inspirica’s mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness. It also gives our students intimate experience with the full range of issues and activities a nonprofit organization faces. Inspirica helps educate the St. Luke’s community about the causes and effects of homelessness, and our students clean, cook, build, paint, tutor, and learn.
• St. Luke’s students serve as counselors for the Waterside School summer camp and as volunteers during the school year. Waterside, a PK–5 school which aims to provide better lives for its students and families, draws principally from Stamford’s most economically challenged communities. The school was designed to offer an alternative to the region’s standardized public school experience and to provide a direct path for admission to the area’s most competitive independent schools—such as St. Luke’s.
• St. Luke’s joins forces with partner schools and nonprofit organizations around the world to assist communities in need. In a recent trip, students traveled to Washington, D.C., to learn more about homelessness through the Youth Services Opportunities Project. St. Luke’s also worked with Rangitoto College in New Zealand to organize a summer service trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.
• Students can bring their own service passions to St. Luke’s as an afterschool club. Current examples include, Building for Nonprofits, China Care, Full Court Peace, Mind Matters, Peer Tutoring Program, Pink Portrait Project, Service Board, Special Olympics Club, and the Sustainability Club. Students can join an existing club or launch their own.
“St. Luke’s kids are different. They connect, they care, they work, they seem eager to learn, and, most important, in every imaginable way, they display the greatest respect for our children. ”
DUNCAN EDWARDS FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WATERSIDE SCHOOL
Students at St. Luke’s are as dedicated on the playing field as they are in the classroom. Our Athletics program is an integral part of the Upper School experience—90 percent of the School participates—fueling our school spirit and providing students with another area in which to learn, develop, and excel. As individuals and as part of a team, our athletes grow into themselves, becoming role models. At football games, during Homecoming, and at every sporting event in between, they cheer on their peers as players and fans. They build strength in our extensive athletics facilities, compete at top levels against local schools and throughout New England, and go on to play sports in college. Engaged both physically and mentally, our students develop focus and drive, qualities that will help them reach—and exceed—their goals.
21.5%
of the Class of 2023 intend to play college athletics.
“Being a team captain means bringing everyone together to achieve more than we could as individuals. Beyond that, any success belongs to the entire team. ”
St. Luke’s Athletics offer expansive opportunities to build character and develop leadership skills, in addition to facilitating a lifelong commitment to fitness and well-being. Athletics leadership programs help athletes understand their responsibilities and apply values such as trust, loyalty, and commitment to larger life contexts.
Boys
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Skiing
• Soccer
• Squash
• Tennis
“Athletes should leave St. Luke’s athletics program equipped with leadership and team-building skills, strong moral character, the ability to reflect on performance, and a selfless desire to raise others in their pursuit of success, both on and off the field.”
MICHAEL HORVATH ATHLETICS DIRECTORGirls
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Skiing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Tennis
• Volleyball
Exposing students to music, theater, and the visual arts, St. Luke’s fine arts program meets the needs of all students, from highly skilled artists to beginners. This allows them to experiment, hone talents, and express themselves in rich and varied courses. Led by talented, expert faculty, students compose their own music in the MIDI lab; paint, sketch, design, and sculpt in the light-filled art studios; or dance, sing, act, build, produce, and perform in our state-of-the-art Seldin Performing Arts Center and Wyckoff Family Black Box Theater. While the Blues Band wows its audiences, students bring complex themes to life on stage, assisted by our tech crew. St. Luke’s singers regularly receive All-State Honors, and our artists continue to pursue their passions in college. Through their creative endeavors, our students add dimension—to themselves, their school, and their community.
• Acting I
• Advanced Acting: St. Luke’s Theater Company
• Theater Design: Lighting & Sound
• Theater Design: Scenery & Costumes
• Chorale
• Band
• Digital Music Production
• Ceramics: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
• Digital Design: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
• Drawing: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
• Painting: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
• Photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
• Yearbook
• Visual Art: Portfolio Development
• Advanced Art Practices: Senior Thesis
“The sense of community and collaboration in the arts is extraordinary. Whether I’m jamming with other kids in Blues Band, discussing music with friends, or bringing my sculpture to life, the St. Luke’s arts program has been a way for me to truly express myself, and be celebrated for it.”
KAI GRADE 11, TRUMBULL, CT
College preparation begins the day that each student takes his or her first class, and becomes more focused during the junior and senior years. Individualized to suit each student and family, our college counseling program boasts three key strengths: we know our students, we know colleges, and colleges know St. Luke’s. While our counselors serve as teachers and advisors, they’ve also worked as college admissions officers and have a better understanding of the needs and wants of selective colleges. Benefitting from school-sponsored college visits and regular one-on-one and group meetings with their counselors, students are equipped with the information they need to make the best decision, setting the stage for admission to their top-choice colleges.
Learn more about college counseling.
Placement
St. Luke’s offers 35 Advanced courses which are innovative and challenging college-level classes that go well beyond the curriculum found in the traditional AP classes:
• Advanced Acting: St. Luke’s Theater Company
• Advanced African American Literature
• Advanced American Film
• Advanced American Studies
• Advanced Ancient Greek
• Advanced Art Practices: Senior Thesis
• Advanced Biology
• Advanced Chemistry
• Advanced Civil Rights Movement
• Advanced Classical Scholars Research
• Advanced Computer Architecture
• Advanced Computer Science I
• Advanced Computer Science II
• Advanced Engineering & Design
• Advanced European History
• Advanced European Literature
• Advanced Feminist Literature
• Advanced Global Scholars Seminar
• Advanced Government: Constitutional Law
• Advanced Government: Legal Studies
• Advanced International Politics
• Advanced Latin Literature
• Advanced Literary Scholars Seminar
• Advanced Literature of War
• Advanced Modern Physics: A
• Advanced Modern Physics: C
• Advanced Multivariable Calculus
• Advanced Music Theory
• Advanced Organic Chemistry
• Advanced Political Theory
• Advanced Programming Languages
• Advanced Shakespeare
• Advanced Statistics
• Advanced STEM Scholars Seminar
• Advanced United States History
In addition to the Advanced Curriculum, 4 AP courses are offered:
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP French Language & Culture
• AP Spanish Language & Culture
“The counselors not only spent time getting to know our kids, and therefore had a view as to what kind of schools might be right for them, but they also challenged them along the way. They take a holistic approach, focusing on academics, but also on where the student is going to be a good fit personality-wise and interest-wise. They helped us pick schools that are a great fit for our children, for the right reasons. ”
PETER
12TH
Ryan, St. Luke’s Alumnus, attending Johns Hopkins University
As he reflected upon what had contributed to his success as a student at St. Luke’s, Ryan “realized that the relationships I had with my teachers set my experience apart.” With the help of college counseling, he defined his priorities: a college big enough to have a variety of academic opportunities, but small enough to have approachable faculty. “I hadn’t considered Johns Hopkins at first,” says Ryan, “but knowing my interests and priorities, Ms. Bell saw it as a great fit for me.”
Where I applied: Bates College, Boston College, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, Tufts University, and the University of Connecticut.
How I made the decision: “For me, the most important factor was what current students had to say about the school. Throughout the process, I had learned what questions to ask, and was able to get the information I needed to make the best choice.”
Why I feel prepared: “During my years at St. Luke’s, I applied a work ethic and personal drive that I’ll carry with me to college.”
“We focus on what students can do, their interests and passions, and encourage them to take risks. If students know what they want, we tell them to go for it. Using the knowledge that we have—of both our students and of colleges—we guide them toward achieving their dreams.”
SONIA BELL DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING & ENGLISH TEACHERRead The Paths to Yale by Sonia Bell.
By the time they graduate, Upper School students are well on their way to becoming whatever they wish to be—ethical leaders, insightful scholars, winning athletes, and talented artists. On a daily basis, they practice integrity, strength of character, curiosity, open-mindedness, and a sense of social responsibility.
Three or more SLS students have attended the following colleges between 2019 and 2023:
American University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brown University
Bucknell University
Clemson University
Colby College
Colgate University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Elon University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
George Washington University
Hamilton College
Haverford College
Howard University
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Kenyon College
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Middlebury College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Providence College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Santa Clara University
Skidmore College
Southern Methodist University
St. Lawrence University
Stanford University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas Christian University
Trinity College
Tufts University
Tulane University
Union College
University of Alabama
University of Colorado (Boulder)
University of Connecticut
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
“As a graduate looking back, I realize how fortunate I am to have had the experiences and opportunities St. Luke’s offers. St. Luke’s has played an integral part in my life and personal development, particularly due to the teachers and staff, who clearly have a love of teaching that goes above and beyond. I go forth from St. Luke’s as a strong, well-educated, spirited individual. The things that shape you stay with you forever. ”
SAM ST. LUKE’S ALUMNA, MIT ALUMNA, PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT AT MORGAN STANLEY See where St. Luke’s graduates go to college.“The high-quality instruction and the uniquely St. Lukesian emphasis on the concept of ‘go forth to serve’ have allowed me to tackle nearly every academic and moral challenge I have faced since high school with confidence and poise. ”
“As a St. Luke’s ‘lifer, ’ I have had the privilege of receiving an education that goes beyond a basic comprehension of what is expected for a college student-to-be. I have attained an understanding of what it means to be a human being. ”
“ Thank you for encouraging my son to pursue his intellectual interests. You have molded Patrick into a fine young man with the confidence to face the world and the ability to make a difference.”
“Rather than focus purely on academics and sports, St. Luke’s gave me the courage to try new things that I probably would not have tried if I had gone to a big public high school.
I sang solos in Acafellas, the SLS boys a cappella group. I was an actor in Cabaret and even had my own radio program. These additional activities gave me more self-confidence and showed me my potential as a more rounded person.”
“St. Luke’s is so much more than just a school. It’s an entire community that supports your child and helps them to become all that they can be. The teachers are amazing, and the community is distinctive in its kindness and warmth. We feel so grateful for this special place.”
“What we do and learn here at St. Luke’s is not just for bettering ourselves but for bettering our community. Our experience here is not just about us as individuals but about us as individuals in a community, and we should use our experience to make a positive impact in our community. Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve says that to me.”
MCKENZIE
ST. LUKE’S ALUMNA, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
ADAM
ST. LUKE’S ALUMNUS, SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
JENNIFER
ST. LUKE’S PARENT, DARIEN, CTCONNOR
ST.LUKE’S
ALUMNUS, TUFTS UNIVERSITY
“St. Luke’s is a place where each student is known personally, where individual passions and a sense of purpose are discovered, and where we all benefit from the diverse talents within a loving and caring community.”
BILLY BLUDGUS HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOLTHOMAS ST. LUKE’S ALUMNUS, DAVIDSON COLLEGE MARK ST. LUKE’S PARENT, RIDGEFIELD, CT
An exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.
St. Luke’s is a secular, college-preparatory day school in New Canaan, Connecticut, for grades 5–12. A combination of challenging academics and exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages students to go above and beyond their own expectations. St. Luke’s offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. An accomplished faculty, administrators, and parents join forces to foster students’ intellectual and moral growth, preparing them for college and giving them the tools they need for success, leadership, and service in the world.
In 2014, St. Luke’s unveiled “Be Kind Plaza.” Welcoming all visitors at the School’s entrance, Be Kind Plaza honors a cherished St. Luke’s parent and trustee. A simple stone sits in the plaza reminding all who enter what matters most. It is inscribed with this quote from Henry James: “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
