UPPER school
In Lovett’s Upper School, our students develop independence and agency, discover their roles as empathetic leaders in Lovett, local, and broader communities, and cultivate their individual purposes. Supported in their journeys by energetic educators who are experts in their fields and deeply passionate about developing deep, mentoring relationships with teenagers, we ensure that every student in the Upper School finds the adults who will challenge them to reach their potential, walk beside them during wins and losses, and honor them for their individual growth.
Our robust academic curriculum offers Upper School students the opportunity to flex their independence and individuality as they make strategic choices on courses, leadership opportunities on and off campus, arts and athletics endeavors, and experiential learning on our Riverbank campus and around the world. No two pathways are the same as students develop class schedules that reflect their strengths and interests and discover extracurricular experiences that accentuate their stories.
"The Upper School is a dynamic learning environment that balances challenges and expectations with support and care for students as individuals. Our teachers and students place high value on the relationships they create through shared learning, self-discovery, and the development of purpose. Graduates leave the Riverbank well prepared for future academic endeavors, but more importantly, to be responsible, engaged, and self-aware citizens."
Patrick Boswell
Head of Upper School
Head of Upper School
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the Lovett experience, woven throughout our curriculum and extending well beyond the classroom. Students from all academic departments and organizations actively engage with the Atlanta community, connecting classroom content to real-world applications through hands-on experiences throughout the city.
While many experiential opportunities are course-specific, all Lovett students participate in signature experiences designed for each grade level. The journey begins in ninth grade with the Ninth Grade Retreat, where students bond as a class, develop self-awareness, build relationships with peers, and cultivate leadership skills. The year concludes with Service Initiation for Ninth Graders (SING), fostering a deeper connection to the Atlanta community through meaningful service.
Sophomores participate in River Awareness for Tenth Graders (RAFT), spending a day rafting and hiking along the Chattahoochee River. This experience helps students appreciate the natural resources that border our campus and surrounding communities while connecting with the environment that defines our region.
Junior year brings two transformative experiences. Students first travel to The Legacy Sites in Montgomery, Alabama, for an in-depth exploration of the profound complexities of our nation's history. Later, they participate in the Junior Outdoor Experience (JOE), spending four days in a national forest that challenges them physically and intellectually while fostering leadership and community bonds as they prepare for their senior year. This cherished Lovett tradition connects current students to alumni spanning the past 30 years, creating lasting ties to our riverbank community.
These sequential experiences create a purposeful progression, helping students grow personally while deepening their connection to Lovett, Atlanta, and the broader world around them.
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