Upper School

The Japanese language program began in 2002 and has developed over the years to extend well beyond the classroom. Between 10-15% of all Harvey students study Japanese each year. Students interact with Japanese students at The Keio Academy in Purchase, New York, and also have the opportunity to travel to Japan to study with our sister schools in Tokyo and Hiroshima. Our students who take Japanese stand out in the crowd, demonstrating to prospective colleges that they possess determination, patience, and no fear of challenging themselves.

With a dedicated robotics lab and courses offered at the introductory, advanced, and competition levels, our robotics program continues to generate excitement and participation. Harvey robotics teams have won 10 Excellence Awards (including VEX Worlds 2021), 27 Design Awards, 58 Tournament Championship Awards, and other awards including the Build Award and Innovate Award.

Science Trajectories is an immersive and challenging ninth grade science program developed by the Harvey faculty to inspire scientific inquiry, generate passion for the sciences, and provide a rich and positive scientific experience for our students. It lays the foundation of high school level science while inspiring individual interest in the various disciplines offered at the higher levels of science at Harvey. 

In this course, seniors become more independent and adventurous thinkers and learners while reinforcing the skills that will prepare them for the rigors and autonomy of college and beyond. Students hone their abilities in critical and creative thinking, self-reflection, independence, communication, collaboration, research, and time management through inquiry and problem based coursework, selected readings, and journaling.  Every senior researches and presents an independent learning project at the spring Senior Bridge Expo.

The Harvey Model United Nations team prepares for and competes in two national conferences annually. Students develop excellent public speaking skills and persuasive rhetoric while also researching and solving complex issues. Harvey students routinely receive recognition for their participation every school year.

Our international student program (ISP) provides a rich multicultural learning environment in Harvey Upper School.  With an average of 26 international students attending Harvey each year from eight countries including Finland, Sweden, Poland, Spain, China, Taiwan, Brazil, and Liechtenstein, students have an incredible opportunity to learn new cultures and expand their global knowledge and understanding.