Upper School

The Upper School is committed to the overall Parkmont mission to nurture our students in mind, body, and spirit so that they may reach their potential intellectually, academically, and socially.

We encourage students to become involved in the life of the school, make new friends, and get to know the faculty, developing the social and interpersonal skills of cooperation, teamwork, and leadership.

Students meet three times a week with their advisor to discuss school and personal issues. Advisors work closely with students to monitor credit requirements, and senior petition writing. Students must fulfill the D.C. public school graduation requirement of 23.5 credits. Seniors must also complete a year-long petition, which they work on individually with faculty oversight. The petition is an extensive paper describing the student's educational and personal history and how these experiences relate to his or her future plans.

Class Schedule

Monday-Friday

8:30-9:30 Math

9:30-9:45 Announcements

9:45-12:00 Main Lesson

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday

12:00-12:45 Lunch

12:45-1:45 Reading Seminar

1:45-2:15 Advisory

2:15-3:30 PM Class

Wednesday and Friday

1:00-4:00 Internships

In keeping with our philosophy of preparing students for their own roles in life, we facilitate student interaction with the world beyond the school throughout our Internship Program.