Approach
Latin School's mission is to provide students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin seeks to inspire its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.
Students are given a strong foundation in the core subject areas of English, math, science, social studies, history, world languages and the arts. Starting in the lower school Latin’s curriculum takes an interdisciplinary approach. In high school, Latin offers a large number of innovative electives in every subject area in addition to the core requirements. Many classes have an experiential component to bring the material to life—mock trials, hands-on labs and Model U.N. simulations, to name a few. Upper school students may choose from more than 150 classes each year, including a full range of AP courses. They are required to complete at least 24 credits to graduate.
Students connect with subjects through concrete experiences like role playing, simulations, lab work, or exploration outside the classroom. They are encouraged to approach issues analytically, think globally and understand subject matter from different points of view. Community service is a significant part of the curriculum and students begin participating in service activities starting in junior kindergarten. In the upper school there is a service learning requirement.
The school's extracurricular program includes more than 20 competitive varsity sports teams, nearly 50 different clubs, and a variety of opportunities in the performing arts.
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