Upper School Admissions

Where is your favorite place on campus?
Andrew's favorite place on campus is the Henry Library. Located in the Upper School's historic Wissahickon Inn, the Henry Library is where most Upper Schoolers go to study, connect, and take a break during a free period.  

Are you taking any extracurriculars or Blue Devil sports? 
Andrew plays tennis and golf. He started at SCH in 9th grade and picked up golf during his 10th grade year. He says, "After a long day of school you can unwind on the course with your friends."

I love that no matter what interests you, it can be supported at SCH, by a club, class, or teacher. My favorite class last year was Algebra 2 with Mr. Bergmann.

Where is your favorite place on campus?
The Vare Field House Gym. "This is my favorite place on campus because it's where I play volleyball and it's fun sport for me."

What do you love about SCH? 
"I love the SCH community," says Blake. She loves her friends and the relationships that she's built with many people. "I also love the opportunities that SCH offers me. I feel like I wouldn't get those opportunities anywhere else," offers Blake. 

What's your favorite SCH memory?
"My 5th grade blue and gold day," says Blake, "because that was the day where I felt a strong sense of community, energy, and girl power."

Where is your favorite place on campus?
The SRC (Student Resource Center) and Cafeteria

What do you love about SCH? 
"SCH is very supportive and gives out as much help as they can," states Keni. "Teachers are very active with the students."

What's your favorite class or elective?
Latin and Chemistry

Are you taking any extracurriculars or Blue Devil sports? 
Basketball and manager of Boys Lacrosse. "Basketball is my favorite because of the relationships with all my friends from middle school until now," says Keni who started at SCH in 8th grade.

Silent night is my favorite because the atmosphere of the gym was something I have never experienced. Seeing all the students come out with wacky outfits and supporting the basketball team was inspiring.

What's your favorite place on campus?
Nadia's favorite place on campus is elective area because of the Upper School art that hangs there year round, it "lightens up the space," she says. 

What do you love about SCH?
Nadia loves the CEL program because it encourages students to be creative. She says, "it teaches them different skills and steps to creating their own business!"

What's your favorite class or elective?
Ceramics because of the different things you can create to use at home. "Using the wheel was so much fun to learn how to use," remembers Nadia. 

What's your favorite SCH memory?
Blue and Gold day because of the fun moments she has with her friends. "I love Blue and Gold day because it encourages people to cheer for and support others," smiles Nadia. 

I play field hockey and run track & field. Field hockey is my favorite sport at SCH because of the team environment and our coach encourages everyone on the team and helps everyone to improve!