A Program That Prepares Them to Thrive
Our Upper School prepares students to become self-assured, confident individuals who understand the world they will enter, empowering them to face every challenge ahead. From freshman to senior year, each step of their journey is guided by self-reflection, individualized exploration, and authentic relationships, all contributing to their search for meaning and purpose.
The values at TVT have taught me to be respectful and kind to students and teachers and celebrate their success. That is the importance of our community. When we support one another, we are all successful.
Current Upper School Student
An Impactful, Relevant Learning Experience
Upper School is a place where students turn passion into purpose. Through immersive study and performance-based learning, students create meaningful projects that reflect both depth and ownership. TVT graduates are ready to embrace and help define the future.
Josh Adler, Middle & Upper School Division Head
Mentorship is MutualUpper School student–teacher relationships are authentic, reciprocal, and rooted in trust. Students and teachers serve as role models for one another, engaging in meaningful dialogue, shared responsibility, and learning that grows through collaboration and mutual respect. |
Values that Shape LeadershipUpper School students embody the values they explore through TVT’s Jewish life and learning. Through classroom discussion, service projects, and community engagement, our rabbis’ teachings come to life in ways that strengthen leadership, character development, and a deep sense of belonging across our school community. |
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
| Inquiry & Innovation |
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Students engage in advanced inquiry through research, design thinking, and interdisciplinary coursework that mirrors collegiate expectations. They pursue original ideas with depth and purpose. |
| Engineering & Computer Science |
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Engineering and computer science classes and projects help Upper School students grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Building the patience and confidence required to inquire, innovate, and complete a complex task will power up their meaningful ambitions. |
| Mathematics |
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With 15 different mathematics offerings to choose from, Upper School students flourish in college and careers with solid critical thinking skills. Students take an active role in their learning during all of our math courses, which incorporate group work, hands-on activities, and real-life applications. |
| Visual & Performing Arts |
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Upper School students choose from dynamic arts electives like Studio A and 21st Century Audio/Visual Engineering, fostering creative and relevant skills that span into the sciences and humanities and set our graduates up for future artistic endeavors. |
| Experiential Learning |
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Students engage with real-world issues and produce meaningful scholarly or creative work. Experience becomes a catalyst for purpose-driven learning. |
THE UPPER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
COLLEGE COUNSELING
In our comprehensive college counseling program, students and counselors work together to identify the strengths, talents, and interests that guide each student’s college decision process. Our college counseling department is proud to offer a range of services:
- Advisement and programming starting in 8th grade
- Coffee chats with 10th through 12th grade families
- Summer Application Institution for seniors
- Introspective assessments and career insights to identify institutions that align with student goals
- Course selection guidance; post-secondary planning; identifying internships, summer programs, and employment opportunities
Ready for Any Forward Path
Upper School students are prepared in all ways to lead a successful life.
They are:
- Introspective, lifelong learners
- Experienced innovators, engineers, and artists
- Dedicated volunteers and service leaders
- Educated advocates
Character shapes everything we do. Beyond academics, we teach students to think with integrity and act with intention because character isn’t just an idea; it’s the force behind every meaningful action in life. Our graduates leave not only more knowledgeable but also stronger, kinder, and better prepared to make a positive impact.Tal Harel-Marian, Upper School Faculty Member
