Upper
School
Upper School
An extraordinary education prepares you for anything.
Students begin Upper School eager for more challenges, greater independence, and closer connections with faculty and friends. Waynflete helps students get ready for what comes next—college, career, community service—without losing sight of the wonder and joy of where they are right now.
Within small classes led by dedicated faculty, students get the one-on-one support they need to meet and exceed rigorous academic expectations. Our close-knit, caring community encourages students to become truly active learners: stretching skills, taking real risks, and tackling real-world problems. To pursue their interests and discover new passions. To understand diverse perspectives and to find their own unique voice. And to be fully present for all the special moments and milestones the high school years can offer.
Every Waynflete graduate goes forward knowing they were seen, known, and held close during one of the most formative times in their lives, and this is why they go so far.
EXPLORE
Inside Upper School
Coffee and bagels from the Café before homeroom. Astrophysics, Mandarin Chinese, Marine Coastal Ecology, Poetry and Revolution, and Philosophy. Firing pots in ceramics, Chamber Music Festival, lacrosse games, writing for LitMag. No bells, a historic campus, that college-is-so-close feeling… Let our students show you what life at Waynflete Upper School is really like and why they love it.
ACADEMICS
A different kind of classroom
Upper School Arts
Everyone shines
Waynflete is well-known for the depth and discipline of its arts curriculum. We know all students possess the ability to express themselves artistically and respond to the work of others. Our performing and visual arts curriculum gives helps students hone their craft and share their vision.
Upper School Athletics
Everyone plays
Waynflete Athletics encourages collective and individual achievement and instills the qualities that create wins: hard work, leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and simply never giving up. Whether students compete on a varsity team or strive for a personal best, they find their strengths at Waynflete.
COLLEGE COUNSELING
College admissions should focus on the journey, not the destination.
Applying to college is an internal journey as much as an external one and the Waynflete college counseling process ensures every student finds a school that supports them as well as we do. We hold seminars for students and parents on a wide range of helpful topics. We meet with parents one-on-one and in small groups, just as we do weekly with juniors and seniors. See how Waynflete sends students to top colleges and universities not by pressuring and pushing—but by listening, supporting, and empowering 
UPPER SCHOOL NEWS AND EVENTS
Participating in local service trips for Outdoor Experience (OE) is an annual opportunity that many Upper School students select, but this year our usual community partners weren’t able to schedule groups. With that obstacle in mind, OE Director Nikki Dresser...
If you have concerns about your child catching up or measuring up after COVID last year, you aren’t alone. At Waynflete, we meet every child where they are, and we know every child needs all the face-to-face interaction and support...
School Calendar
September 2021
September . 28 , 2021
- 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Perspective Project Dinner Conversation: James French
Please see The Weekly to register for Zoom link.
September . 30 , 2021
- 7:30 am – 8:00 am
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Convocation Chorus Rehearsal
Convocation Chorus Rehearsal
- 9:10 am – 9:50 am
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Convocation
Convocation
October 2021
October . 5 , 2021
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
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Admission Lunch and Learn: Meet the Middle School Director (VIRTUAL)
VIRTUAL Event
October . 6 , 2021
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
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Admission Lunch and Learn: Meet the Lower School Director (VIRTUAL)
VIRTUAL Event
October . 7 , 2021
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
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Admission Lunch and Learn: Meet the Upper School Director (VIRTUAL)
VIRTUAL Event
October . 8 , 2021
- All Day
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Professional Development Day—No School
Professional Development Day—No School
October . 11 , 2021
- All Day
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October Break—Offices Closed
October Break—Offices Closed
THE WAYNFLETE WIRE
We know every student needs more this year.
More one-on-one attention from teachers. More hands-on, in-depth, challenging learning. More time to connect with friends. See how Waynflete will make the most of this school year 
COMMUNITY
You belong at Waynflete
THE WAYNFLETE WIRE
7 Ways to Get Students Excited About Science
Teachers who have worked in scientific fields. College-level courses. Real-world research opportunities. Concepts, processes, a core focus on writing. See why Waynflete students excel at STEM
CONTACT
“Every component of Waynflete’s Upper School program is carefully thought-out to prepare students for success after graduation. We offer a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum that is rooted in a holistic, supportive, student-centered educational experience.”
Asra Ahmed
Waynflete Upper School Director
