Upper-School

The Upper School is distinguished by its emphasis on writing, critical reading and thinking, interdisciplinary approaches to learning, and experiential education. Students learn by doing - in the classroom or laboratory, on the athletic field, on the stage or in the studio, on campus or off. Read More

From Todd Casey, Upper School Division Head

  • April 30, 2008

    During our recent spring break, I had the pleasure, along with Middle School teacher Travis Greenlee and ten Upper School students, of participating in the Key School's first service-based international trip, to the small Central American nation of Belize. I want to devote this month's letter to sharing with you some of the details of this remarkable precedent-setting trip.

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Upper School News

  • Key Senior Named Jefferson Scholar

    Senior Colin Casey was named a Jefferson Scholar by the University of Virginia. This prestigious scholarship, funding the complete cost of attending four years at UVA—including tuition, room and board, books, and other University-related expenses—is awarded to students who excel in areas of leadership, scholarship and citizenship.

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  • Conductor of Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Conducts Key’s Chamber Choir

    José-Luis Novo conducts Chamber Choir

    Maestro José-Luis Novo, this year’s Orfeo Alliance Artist-in-Residence, conducted the Chamber Choir during A Musical Evening, the annual spring performance of the Upper School’s Chamber Choir, Dance, Chorus, and Strings Ensemble.

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  • William Biché
    Capital Gazette All-Star

    Congratulations to senior William Biché who has been named an Academic All-Star by the Capital Gazette Newspapers. Eighteen honorees from Anne Arundel County were selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, leadership in extracurricular activities, and service to the community.

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  • Olivia Smith ’09 Wins Environmental Scholar Award

    Based on the strength of her commitment to the environment and her work both at Key School and within the greater community, Olivia Smith ’09 is Maryland’s first place winner of the Rachel Carson Scholar Program.

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  • The Key School Kilowatt Kickoff!

    The Key School Kilowatt Kickoff!

    Can Key School reduce its kWh consumption by 20% during April and May 2008?

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Angie's Place

Upcoming Events

Tue, May 13th, 2008

HSIA Piers & Harbor meeting

7:00pm -Science & Library Center (Room 101-102)
Wed, May 14th, 2008

Middle & Upper School Parent Coffee: Drug & Alcohol Awareness

8:30am - 10:00am -Upper School Library
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Upper School Jazz Ensemble performance

7:30pm
Thu, May 15th, 2008

Upper School Jazz Ensemble Assembly

2:30pm
Fri, May 16th, 2008

Art Show: A Celebration of Visual Thinking & Student Artworks

7:00pm
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Sat, May 17th, 2008

Upper School Prom

8:00pm
Mon, May 19th, 2008

11th grade Biology students to Assateague Island through 5/23

Senior Project presentations through 5/23

Art Show for Grades 1-12

8:30am - 12:30pm -Activity Building
Tue, May 20th, 2008

10th grade “Rollin’ on the River” trip through 5/23

Summer Reading