Upper School
The goal of Gill St. Bernard’s Upper School is to prepare students for academic success in college and create a strong desire for lifelong learning. The 240 students have ample opportunity to participate in the rich and varied college preparatory curriculum, with Advanced Placement sections in 11 subject areas and numerous Honors level courses in each department.Students are encouraged to select courses that are rigorous and which enable them to pursue specific areas of interest in addition to building an academic record of achievement in the traditional college preparatory curriculum. Small classes encourage student participation and involvement. Our faculty members know their students and challenge each youngster.
Extracurricular activities provide Upper School students with additional opportunities for self-discovery and creative expression. From student government and a literary magazine to Mock Trial, Model United Nations, theater productions and much more, activities offer outlets for developing talents. The interscholastic athletic program features several competitive teams and an excellent coaching staff. The school is a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and the New Jersey Independent Schools Athletic Association (NJISAA). GSB has won several conference titles and state championships in the recent years.
