Upper School

Consisting of grades 9 through 12, the Upper School offers a college-preparatory program with dual credit, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, an ambitious array of co-curricular activities from interscholastic athletics and community service to performing arts, and a college placement process that enables all graduates to attend four-year colleges and universities.

All traditional areas of the humanities and sciences challenge our upper school students. The demands of an invigorating athletic program and participation in the myriad activities available expand confidence and teamwork, contributing to an education of the whole individual.

Unique features of Canterbury's upper school academic program include miniterms and a Research and Writing course for seniors. Miniterms, which occur twice during the school year, provide opportunities to have unique and intensive learning experiences. Offerings have included career shadowing, a marine science trip to the Dry Tortugas, Advanced Placement testing reviews, theater set design, student teaching, as well as college visitation. Seniors are required to complete an in-depth Research and Writing course, demonstrating their composition, research, public speaking and presentation skills through an interdisciplinary approach. Each student will have faculty advisors to facilitate the process. Evaluated by a faculty panel, the final project is a valuable tool in preparation for the academic rigors of college.

Every student is assigned to an Advisory Group as part of the character education program. The focus of these groups will be in three key areas: advisement, character education and community service. Advisors will work in tandem with the Guidance Counselor and the Director of Student Affairs as student advocates. Students in grades 9-12 are assigned to co-ed groups and remain with the same advisor from freshman through senior year.

Our Upper School encourages students to be self-starters who are globally aware, respectful of others and technologically adept. Upper school classes are small averaging 15 students, reflecting our commitment to assure in-depth relationships between teachers and students. Our students learn to think critically and communicate effectively in an atmosphere that allows them to take more personal responsibility and assume greater leadership roles within the student body.

Dr. Scottie Smith
Upper School Principal
(727) 521-5975

Knowlton Campus Hours:

School begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 3:12 p.m. Students in grades 9-12 must be in homeroom or advisory group by 8:40 a.m. following the Upper School Activity Period. Click here for daily schedule.

February 08, 2010
- Basketball - Boys Varsity - Districts
February 09, 2010
- Basketball - Boys Varsity - Districts
- PreK to Manatee Viewing 8:30 AM
- Softball - Girls Varsity vs. Northside Christian School 5:00 PM (Home)
February 10, 2010
- Basketball - Boys Varsity - Districts

Please refer to the Calendar News for more complete event details:

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS & NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLAR
Congratulations to our 2010 National Merit Scholar Semifinalist and our two National Merit Commended Semifinalists.

Congratulations also to our National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar.

Our 2010 National Merit Semifinalist with her parents.

AP SCHOLARS
We are so proud of all our AP Scholars! AP Scholar designation is granted to students who receive grades of 3 (5 is the highest score) or higher on three or more AP Exams. This year we had three AP Scholars in the Class of 2009, four AP Scholars in the Class of 2010, and three AP Scholars in the Class of 2011.

AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR
The AP Scholar with Honor distinction is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. This year we had one AP Scholar with Honor in the Class of 2009 and two AP Scholars with Honor in the Class of 2010.

AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION
The AP Scholar with Distinction designation is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. This year we congratulate two AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2009 and three AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2010.