Senior High School

Young adults at RCIS have amazing opportunities to explore their potential and grow as individuals. Students receive top-notch academic instruction and support. What’s more, we provide multiple avenues for creative expression, athletic achievement, off-campus study and international travel. Young adults graduate with a clear sense of their personal goals and a determination to make a difference.

Personal Guidance

Our students demand the best of themselves in many different pursuits. We recognize that they may struggle to fulfill their own high standards, so adult support is crucial. Students are always encouraged to seek out the school’s counselors and administrative staff for support.

Class-Level Deans: Lending an Ear

In every class, an assigned dean serves as students’ primary adult point of contact. Our class-level deans play a crucial role in supporting students, helping to ensure they live up to their highest potential in and out of the classroom. Each dean remains with a given cohort of students throughout their Senior School years.

College Counseling

We guide individual students through every stage of the college search process: exploring options, selecting choices, applying and making the transition to college.

Academic Rigor

Our program is academically rigorous, emphasizing thoughtful inquiry, creative problem-solving and disciplined habits of mind. Required courses are challenging and thought-provoking.

Core Studies

A typical course of study in the core subjects includes intensive coursework in English language, arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and languages. Students:

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Seniors also devise their own course of study for their Senior Program and deliver a Senior Speech at a school assembly.

Pursuing Individual Passions

Students challenge themselves to fulfill their highest potential, not only in the classroom but also in the art studio, on the athletic field and onstage. Required arts coursework and athletic participation ensure all RCIS students become well-rounded individuals. Many continue artistic and/or athletic pursuits that go well beyond graduation requirements. Students discover their unique passions through the following:

Arts coursework that includes at least four semesters of electives in: Theatre, Speech and Debate, Visual Arts, Music and Athletics participation that includes playing on an athletic team for at least one season in year nine and in year ten.

Building a Better World

The Upper School’s core values – respect for self and others, love of learning, integrity and courage – shape students’ activities in and out of class. Opportunities to lead, serve and contribute are woven into our academic curriculum and our Global Focus and Community Engagement programs. RCIS students delight in learning and achievement for their own sake. They also graduate ready to use their talents to make the world a better place.

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