Upper School English is dedicated to nurturing a love of learning and developing critical, creative and engaged thinkers and communicators who are independent readers, skillful writers, clear speakers, active listeners, and discriminating viewers and consumers of media. Students build strong reading, writing and discussion skills while diving deeply into a range of texts and tasks that help them meet the diverse literacy demands of an increasingly globalized society.  

The English experience culminates in the Senior Apex Project. Largely housed in the second semester of senior English classes, students apply academic skills to identify an issue or problem that they are interested in, research it in depth and demonstrate citizenship by acting to contribute to the management of the issue or problem. Middle and Upper School Chadwick students, faculty and parents attend the Apex Presentation Day where each senior gives a public fifteen-minute presentation with a question-and-answer session.

The Chadwick Science Department develops students who engage the world around them from multiple perspectives and apply their knowledge to make it a better place. By integrating Physics, Chemistry and Biology curricula, students dive deeper, connecting ideas and underlying themes between disciplines, and improving their overall retention rates. Integrated programs are highly respected by universities and colleges, and provide an excellent foundation for advanced and interdisciplinary science later on. 

In our visual and performing arts programs, students tap into their passions, creative talents and self-expression while realizing the profound relationship between art and society. Through the mentorship of our expert and enthusiastic teachers, students hone their respective crafts in visual arts offerings like ceramics, drawing and painting, film and photography, and graphic design, while performing arts offerings include theater, dance, and vocal and instrumental music.