Academics

Upper School

Jemicy Upper School
PASSION MEETS PURPOSE

Welcome to a place that excels in expanding the exceptional creativity, ability, and talent of our students, using their strengths to support the areas in which they need to grow. It begins with meeting them where they are and ends with confident, independent learners who are prepared for college, careers, and lives of purpose.

"Is Jemicy right for my child?"

Jemicy Upper School students are bright and creative, often exceptionally so, and have a unique way of viewing and understanding the world around them, but struggle with the mechanics of language. Common learning differences include dyslexia or other related language based learning differences such as challenges with written expression, math, executive function and/or compromised processing speed.

Our team’s expertise in understanding language-based learning differences allows for careful consideration of each student’s academic needs to determine whether Jemicy will be able to provide the support needed in order for them to succeed.

The Jemicy Difference

FAST FACTS

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230

Students
62

Unique Electives
95%

Graduates Attending College
12

Interscholastic Sports Teams

All School Fast Facts

Research-Based

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

Small class sizes provide the flexibility to personalize strategies, adapt the level of challenge, and deliver targeted interventions.
Multisensory, experiential approaches to learning allow the lessons to come alive and improve comprehension and retention.
Skills sessions are built into the schedule based on the students’ areas of need.
90 robust course offerings including 62 unique electives such as Industrial Design, college-level calculus, fashion design, and personal finance. View our course catalog here.
Upper School Prep Program designed for rising 8th graders who need an additional middle school year to prepare for the demands of high school focusing on academic independence, executive functioning skills, digital literacy and organization, and self-advocacy. Learn more about our Upper School Prep Program.
State of the art technology, applications and programs allow our students to take advantage of all the available resources.
Award winning performing and visual arts develop confidence, focus, self-direction, and independence that carry through to the classroom and life.

Expertise Meets Creativity

EXTRAORDINARY TEACHERS

Highly trained faculty experts in their respective fields, our faculty are committed to implementing the latest research and are trained in Jemicy’s own copyrighted writing program, Paragraphology®.
A dedicated team of college counselors work with each family to find the best fit–including highly competitive private and state universities, renowned art programs, a wide variety of liberal arts schools, community colleges, and trade schools. View our College Counseling Page.
Strong, caring, relationships with the students are the foundation on which all learning is built and allow students to feel safe enough to take risks. Our teachers are skilled at creating these connections in and out of the classroom.
Exceptional dedication is demonstrated on a daily basis. Teaching at Jemicy is not just a job, it is a passion, and the results are undeniable.

Prepared for Life
CONFIDENT STUDENTS

Self-confidence grows as they are surrounded by peers and faculty who understand how they learn, and they enjoy school, often for the first time.
Self-advocacy develops naturally as they gain a complete understanding of their learning style and intentionally practice asking for what they need, supporting a smooth transition to college and careers.
Independence evolves as students progress through the grades with scaffolding to support them academically, socially, and emotionally along the way.
Equipped with the strategies to thrive, our learners are prepared for the next step in their journey.