Upper School
A future of purpose
A Place to Grow Boldly
Welcome to the Upper School
At Holy Child, the Upper School experience is rooted in the belief that young women learn best when they are challenged to engage deeply with ideas, reflect critically on the world around them, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.
Discover Her Next Chapter
Personalized For Your Daughter
Every girl grows and learns in her own way. Explore how Holy Child nurtures her development, builds confidence, and helps her become a leader.
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Purpose In Every
Moment
Meaningful learning happens when students are challenged to think deeply, collaborate authentically, and pursue opportunities that prepare them to lead with confidence and purpose.
Leadership Begins WithinLeadership at Holy Child is cultivated through everyday experiences. Students discover their strengths, embrace responsibility, and learn to lead with confidence and compassion. | Challenged To Think DeeplyExceptional teaching inspires students to ask thoughtful questions, embrace challenge, and pursue ambitious goals. The classroom experience builds the confidence to think critically and communicate with purpose. | Where Friendships FlourishMeaningful relationships are the foundation of the Upper School experience. Through friendships, mentorship, and a supportive community, students discover the confidence to be themselves, embrace new opportunities, and lead with authenticity. | Preparing For What's NextCollege preparation begins long before senior year. Students develop the academic skills, confidence, and independence needed to thrive in college and lead with purpose beyond graduation. |
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From student government and service-learning to athletics and the arts, every experience encourages students grow as women of conscience and action. | Whether conducting research or engaging in meaningful discussion, students experience an academic program that encourages a lifelong love of learning. | Academic challenge is matched by exceptional support. Students are encouraged to ask bold questions, think creatively, and pursue excellence while discovering the leader they are becoming. | Through personalized advising, dedicated college counseling, and meaningful mentorship, students discover a path that reflects their goals, passions, and aspirations for the future. |
Meet Our Community
Leaders. Scholars. Mentors.
The Upper School experience is shaped by exceptional teachers and remarkable students. Discover the people who challenge, encourage, and inspire one another every day.
Ted Burdick
LIF Faculty, Mathematics Faculty
Dr. Emily Cook
Director of AHI, History Faculty, Grade 9 Lead Advisor
Dr. Zach Kostopoulos
Director of LIF, Religious Studies Chair
Lilly Katz
Interim Director of the Performing Arts, Science Faculty, Grade 12 Lead Advisor
Trisha Romano
Upper School Dean of Students, Language Faculty
Christine Farrell Shanahan '05
Mathematics Chair, Grade 10 Lead Advisor

You know a Holy Child graduate when you meet her.
You know a Holy Child graduate when you meet her.
What makes college counseling at Holy Child distinctive is the depth of relationship and personalized attention each student receives. By graduation, Holy Child students are prepared not only for college admission, but for success in college and beyond as thoughtful, independent, and purpose-driven young women.
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