Upper School

About our Upper School (Grades 9-12) - From Head of Upper School, Latta Baucom

All Saints' Academy's Upper School continues the educational process begun in our Lower and Middle School divisions.  In the Upper School, students prepare for entering the ranks of college students.  While in the Upper School, students choose from an academically rigorous schedule of course offerings, including honors, Lyceum, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.  

Since its inception, All Saints' Upper School has offered a rigorous curriculum, a qualified and caring faculty, a low student to teacher ratio, a strong athletic program, and outstanding fine and performing arts programs.  The atmosphere on campus is relaxed, friendly, accessible and supportive, and student behavior reflects the highest standards as outlined in the school's Honor Code.  
                                        
The academic year is divided into calendar quarters with midterm exams occurring before Christmas break and final exams at the end of the academic year in May.  Students and parents are encouraged to check student progress at any time via our electronic grade book program, which is available online.   Mid-quarter online comments allow faculty to provide parents with additional information about student progress; formal grade reports are sent to parents at the end of each quarter. 

Our daily schedule has been designed to promote All Saints' educational goals.  The five-day, rotating schedule includes seven class periods.  Only six of the seven classes meet each day; five classes rotate while one, fourth period, meets daily for 47 minutes.  Our weekly schedule includes five chapel and assembly periods, scheduled extra help or ‘flex' periods, one activities/club period, and advisor periods at least once every two weeks.  During advisor periods, students have time to meet with their faculty advisor to discuss general topics as well as individual concerns.

Upper School students encounter numerous opportunities to grow academically, spiritually, artistically, athletically, and so they leave All Saints' ready to enter college.  Faculty and staff members at the Upper School strive to ensure students graduate from All Saints' as well-balanced young men and women. 

Latta Baucom

Head of Upper School