Academics
"What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” Alfred Mercier
We challenge each student to be the measure of their own success, to develop their unique strengths, and interests and to work to their best ability. In this way, students reach their fullest potential and develop agency on their education and life endeavors.
Our classrooms are facilitated by inspiring faculty--the ambassadors of our mission--each passionate about teaching the subject matter they love. Classes averaging 12 students create opportunity for personalized instruction. In small classrooms, faculty are able to be responsive to each learner.
By balancing challenging projects with a common sense approach to the student as a person, we create a culture of individual success which is embodied by every member of our community. We see and care about each student, and we take their victories and their struggles to heart. There’s no greater pleasure than getting them through a challenge--intact and triumphant.
The instruction in essay writing I received at Kirby was enormously useful in college; I felt well-prepared for the workload at USC because of all my practice from high school.
Geneva Burkhardt, Class of 2015
Assistant Editor, Marvel Studios
"Academic achievement isn’t a subculture for an upper echelon of students; it’s the norm and, in fact, celebrated. We have every type and interest in our midst—but for everyone it’s cool to excel. At All School Meetings, when a teacher announces the results of the National Latin Exam or the American Math Competition, students cheer as if the basketball team defeated our rivals."Dr. Maria Elena Caballero-Robb, Humanities Faculty
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