Whitfield School cultivates ethical, confident, successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration and trust. The school’s challenging, student-centered education prepares children in Grades 6 through 12 to be innovative thinkers and 21st-century problem-solvers. A rigorous curriculum taught by dedicated professionals provides students with a strong liberal arts education. AP courses in math, science, history and languages are available.
Whitfield’s Habits of Mind and Heart curriculum provides a common language for character education for students and faculty, encouraging critical reflection for academic and personal growth.
The school’s commitment to technology serves as a powerful catalyst to learning. Students and teachers use Microsoft Surface Pro laptops to individualize instruction, design innovative learning experiences and interact with material from a variety of perspectives.
Whitfield teachers are experts in their disciplines and know how to challenge, support and engage students. The Whitfield experience is also about community. Parents are confident their child will be known and challenged. Students enjoy 24 clubs and activities; 20 high school sports; 11 middle school sports; and thriving music, theater and visual arts programs.
Whitfield graduates attend the world’s finest colleges and universities. They are prepared to negotiate a new global reality in science and technology; in business and economics; and in relationships, both interpersonal and international.