"Through the Marine Bio course, I was able to spend a week on Maine’s Hurricane Island doing research and hands-on learning. When I wasn’t studying snail behavior, I was exploring the intertidal, visiting aquaculture sites, learning about sustainability, and connecting with my peers."
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE GREATEST STRENGTH OF CSW'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM?
The teachers... All of them work to provide support for the entire class. Whether it's staying late to engage with an after-class conversation or jumping in to play four square during lunch, CSW teachers work beyond the classroom to build community."
OF ALL THE CLASSES YOU'VE TAKEN HERE, WHICH HAVE BEEN YOUR FAVORITES?
Advanced Writing Portfolio
BioConnections
This class allowed me to explore the wonders of the human body but also engage in stimulating decisions on our modern world. I was given the opportunity to design my own research project and present it to the community. I grew as a scientific thinker and as a communicator.
Drawing: Collage
Advanced Writing Portfolio
The majority of the writing we do in high school is academic focused, but this class allowed me to explore writing as an art form. The projects gave me room to expand upon my ideas and play with formatting and word choice. Through peer editing and teacher meetings ,my voice and connection to an audience grew more than I ever thought it could in six weeks.
BioConnections
This class allowed me to explore the wonders of the human body but also engage in stimulating decisions on our modern world. I was given the opportunity to design my own research project and present it to the community. I grew as a scientific thinker and as a communicator.
Drawing: Collage
This Collage class opened my eyes to art’s ability to express ideas rather than just be physically appealing. The teacher’s passion was infectious. I began to see the opportunity for art beyond a blank page.
WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS AT CSW?
- I am an avid hiker and the Wilderness Trip gave me the opportunity to connect in the outdoors with other members of the CSW community. Over those three days I made friends that I may never have talked to without this opportunity.
- Through my neuroscience research project, I was able to design my own experiment. I felt connected to my research and spent hours collecting data and formatting my poster. I was and am very proud of the experiment I conducted.
HOW HAS YOUR TIME AT CSW SHAPED YOU AS A PERSON?
CSW has shaped me beyond academics. I have expanded on my ability to think critically and search for different perspectives. I have learned how to be successful in large collaborative projects and been provided endless opportunities to pursue my interests. I will not leave CSW with a handful of random facts memorized, but with the tools to approach problems and find meaningful solutions.
Day Student from Boston, MA
Favorite Spot on Campus: The chemistry classroom overlooking the quad. I have had some of my favorite classes there and it has a beautiful view.
Favorite Dining Hall Menu Item: The goat cheese and arugula salad.
Favorite D Block: I have really enjoyed all of the athletic D blocks I have taken, but soccer has to be my favorite.
Course Snapshot:
Drawing: Advanced Studio
Physics: Mechanics
Major Author: Toni Morrison
U.S. Native Americans
Drawing: Advanced Studio
Physics: Mechanics
Major Author: Toni Morrison
U.S. Native Americans
Rocking the School House: U.S. History of Education
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Marine Biology, including off campus on Hurricane Island
Who We Are: Mapping the History and Science of Populations
Anatomical Illustration & Expression
U.S. Black Studies
Advanced Writing Portfolio
LGBTQIA+ Literature
U.S. Constitution
Elements of Design for Production
Zoology
Clubs and Activities:
Gender & Sexuality Alliance (leader)
Junior State of America (civil debate and politics; leader)
Poetry Club
Read This! (book club)
Science Nerd Advisory Posse
Community Service Committee (leader)
Judicial Board representative
Peer Mentor
Varsity Lacrosse
Varsity Soccer
CSW Wilderness Trips
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.