UPPER SCHOOL
Academic
Trinity’s Upper School teaches skills important for success in the 21st-century “idea” economy, offering courses like Robotics and Model UN Global Studies that emphasize collaboration and problem solving. Our curriculum integrates innovative projects across various disciplines and encourages students to engage deeply with big questions and creative challenges.
Our approach embraces in-depth learning, fostering understanding over mere coverage. With high academic standards, Trinity offers advanced courses in physics, calculus, foreign language, and the humanities, as well as honors seminars, all designed to challenge and stimulate intellectual growth.
We offer both college-preparatory and honors levels in core subjects, catering to a wide range of learning styles and academic needs. Our diverse course offerings ensure that every student is engaged at the right level, promoting a balanced and comprehensive educational experience.
At Trinity, we understand the importance of creating an environment that nurtures personal and intellectual development. Our faculty combines high academic expectations with a nurturing Christian context, ensuring a learning experience that is both challenging and supportive.
STEM Education
Starting with modeling-based physics, our Upper School curriculum offers both honors and college-prep courses in all major sciences and mathematics. The state-of-the-art Arts and Engineering Building serves as a hub for creativity and practical application in STEM fields.
The scaffolding approach to these STEM courses provide our students with a breadth and depth of knowledge in the various disciplines of engineering and computer programming.
Humanities
In the interdisciplinary great books tradition, all students in grades 9–11 explore ancient and modern ideas, literature, history, art, and faith. Humanities classes meet twice the time allotted to other disciplines and satisfy graduation requirements for both English and history.
Students in Honors Humanities engage all year long with an approved “big question.” Then, through substantial research and with guidance from their teacher, these students produce, broadcast, and defend a recording of their research findings, allowing everyone to benefit from their learning.
By providing support and accommodations, we empower students to understand their learning styles and advocate for themselves.
Service Learning and Leadership
Partnering with local nonprofits, we offer service opportunities that instill Christ-like humility and servant-leadership skills.
Winterim
Winterim, a unique program at Trinity School, spans the six school days after Christmas Break. It engages Upper School students in diverse learning experiences outside their regular curriculum. Students choose two courses, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, that focus on a current area of interest or let them explore new ones. These ungraded courses emphasize project-based learning and experiential activities.
Senior Capstone
The Senior Capstone represents the culmination of our students’ Trinity education, an opportunity to demonstrate the depth and richness of their independent learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. In this course, which is a graduation requirement, seniors undertake semester-long projects on a topic of their own choosing, ranging from scientific research to creative endeavors to community service and more. At the end of the semester, the students present their Capstones to their teachers and peers.
College Preparation and Success
Trinity’s college preparatory curriculum ensures that our graduates are well-equipped for higher education and life beyond.
Trinity enjoys a high college matriculation rate. Our students are recognized with prestigious scholarships and awards, reflecting their readiness for academic and personal success.
Our College Counseling program assists all Upper School students and families as they prepare for life after Trinity.
Where Now?Explore the Upper School
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Athletics
Athletics extends our mission to the field, emphasizing character development, teamwork, and leadership through sports.
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Arts
Our Upper School Arts Program encourages creative expression through visual arts, music, and theatre.
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Student Support
Trinity School’s Upper School Student Support Services are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment.
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Graduates
We celebrate our graduates’ achievements, totaling over $23M in scholarships and numerous accolades.
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Academic
Explore Trinity Upper School’s inquiry-based curriculum, designed for the 21st-century learner.