Academics

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EXCELLENCE IN A CARING COMMUNITY

“Walker pairs high academic expectations with a caring community to support students in meeting those expectations. Our students develop leadership skills through participating in our broad range of programs and are able to find their voice by actively engaging in class discussions. Walker students are well-rounded and have the ability to dive into specific areas of academic interest while building skills across the board.”

– Michael Arjona, Assistant Head of School for Academics

100%

of students are accepted into a college of their choice

25

Advanced Placement Courses are offered

6

post-AP courses and Advanced Topics classes

3

opportunities for advanced study research or capstone projects through innovative Public Health, Engineering, and Humanities Concentrations

88%

of the class of 2024 qualified for the HOPE Scholarship

37,000

square feet of space for our students and teachers to use in The Warren Science and Technology Building, completed in 2018. The Warren Building is home to 15 classrooms and labs, two research studios, two robotics labs, a rooftop garden, and a recording studio.

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EXPLORE A WALKER EDUCATION

Learn more about our academic offerings and what that looks like and feels like across all the divisions. Click on the links that follow for more information about the different areas of study.

Science

Technology

World Languages

English

Social Studies

Fine Arts

New Avenues

SCIENCE

At Walker, our approach to science is hands-on and engaging, and all classes (PK3 - 12th grade) take place in state-of-the-art labs.

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TECHNOLOGY

The technology curriculum offers a rich and diverse learning experience, equipping students with a robust foundation in digital literacy, computer science principles, and robotics.

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WORLD LANGUAGES

The Walker Language program is designed to inspire in students a desire to communicate effectively in the global world, to become more aware of other cultures, and to appreciate traveling and engaging with people from other countries.

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ENGLISH

In Primary and Lower School, reading and language are differentiated for each child’s needs and focus on best practices in early literacy.

In the Middle and Upper School, the curriculum builds upon that foundation and fosters a love of literature and prepares students for the rigors of college-level reading and writing.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

The social studies curriculum allows students to gain a greater understanding of people, culture, the nation and the world around them through studying social sciences and history.

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FINE ARTS

The fine arts curriculum includes a variety of courses in theatre, music and visual arts designed to give students the opportunity to practice their creativity and explore the techniques and skills of each discipline.

Students have performance opportunities in each division and showcase their artwork in galleries throughout the campus

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NEW AVENUES

Our innovative New Avenues Dyslexia Program is designed to serve children with dyslexia in grades 1-5 who have above-average academic aptitude and a strong desire to fulfill their abundant potential.

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