Upper School
Upper School Welcome
Hackley Upper School students may best be described as "engaged" -- working closely with teachers and peers within a challenging and diverse curriculum that balances required courses with elective offerings. Our community’s larger values also contribute to the vibrant and enriching academic experience.
Hackley Upper School students exhibit an enthusiasm for learning, a curiosity about their school work and the wider world, and an eagerness to ask challenging questions of their teachers, their classmates and themselves. Our students learn that asking questions and seeking out assistance in order to gain a deeper understanding of their coursework is a sign of academic strength, not a sign of weakness.
The values of the broader Hackley community are also central to the academic life of the Upper School. We encourage a culture of respect and integrity. The words most frequently chosen by Upper School students when asked to describe Hackley are “Community,” “Friendly,” and “Home.” As one of our recent graduates remarked, “It’s cool to care at Hackley.”
The values of the broader Hackley community are also central to the academic life of the Upper School. We encourage a culture of respect and integrity. The words most frequently chosen by Upper School students when asked to describe Hackley are “Community,” “Friendly,” and “Home.” As one of our recent graduates remarked, “It’s cool to care at Hackley.”
Andy King
Upper School Director
Upper School Director
News
List of 12 news stories.
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Hackley Alum Sandy Mattei '10 Shares Insights With ISRP Students
Read MoreHackley alum Sandy Mattei ’10 recently returned to the Hilltop to speak to students in the Independent Science Research Program. -
Hackley Alum Sarah Davis '95 Spends a Day on the Hilltop
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Nov. 21, Hackley alumna Sarah Davis ’95 visited the Hilltop for a full day of activities with the Hackley community. -
Hackley Alum Peter Smith '91 Performs and Visits With Students on the Hilltop
Hackley alumnus Peter Smith '91, jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer and recording artist, returned to the Hilltop in November to perform for the Hackley community and spend some time with students in the jazz combo class.Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: What We Learn by Traveling Around the World
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Director of Academic Affairs Basil Kolani writes about Hackley’s Global Education program and reflects on his recent Round Square trip to Africa. "That we are able to provide opportunities to learn alongside others around the world is a truly special part of a Hackley education," Mr. Kolani notes. Read the post here. -
'Dial', 'Vision' Students Learn From Experts at CSPA Fall Conference
Students from the Dial and The Vision traveled to Morningside Heights for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s fall conference this week.Read More -
Hackley Performing Arts Faculty to Conduct All-County Groups
Congratulations to Hackley String Orchestra Director Dr. Lauren Rigby and Jazz Bands Director Dr. Rafi Malkiel on being selected by the Westchester County School Music Association board to conduct All-County groups this year!Read More -
ISRP Students Enjoy Visit From Hackley Parent, Dr. Sara Palen
The Independent Science Research Program had the pleasure to host Sara Palen, PhD, P ’34, ’36 as the first of our guest speaker series for this year.Read More -
AP Physics Students Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Center Construction
On Friday, Oct. 27, AP Physics students took an on-campus field trip to the construction site for the Center for the Creative Arts and Technology.Read More -
Seventh Grade Pixel Art Designs Bring Tech Company CEO to the Hilltop
This fall, Hackley seventh graders participated in the "Coding is Art Challenge" hosted by imagiLabs. Their designs were noticed and applauded by the team at imagi and, on Oct. 24, co-founder and CEO Dora Palfi spent a day on the Hilltop visiting with our creative coders.Read More -
Intermediate Studio Art Students Venture Into NYC's World of Contemporary Art
By Mark Green, visual arts teacherRead More
On a bright, beautiful autumn morning on Thursday, Oct. 12, the Intermediate Studio Art classes embarked on a journey to the heart of New York City’s gallery district, visiting 15 Chelsea art galleries. -
Upper School Debate Team Has Strong Showing at Yale Invitational
Read MoreDuring the weekend of Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 12 Hackley debaters participated in the Yale Invitational, one of the largest and most prestigious tournaments of the season. -
Hackley Students Prepare for Round Square International Conference in Kenya
Five Hackley students and three chaperones are attending the 2023 Round Square International Conference in Kenya this October. Here is what they are looking forward to. #HackleyAtRSIC2023Read More
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