STUDY PLACES. The upper school includes a number of areas with tables, from open commons to closed door small study rooms for different kinds of learners.
[PLACES AND SPACES] Where I like to be
The average student has approximately 110 minutes in a day (a 75-minute free block and tutorial) where they can work in a space of their choosing. With a number of locations to choose from, most upper schoolers develop a routine around where (and who) they spend this time with.
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