Academics
Key's rigorous academic program emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary studies and global perspectives while encouraging both collaboration and independent thinking.
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Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
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Key's program is designed to develop independent thinkers, creative innovators, effective collaborators, tenacious problem-solvers, and articulate leaders while cultivating in its students a deep sense of purpose, accountability and intrinsic motivation.
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Upper School Course Overview

Below are the courses available for 2023-2024. This course overview will be discussed during one-on-one meetings with Upper School Division Head Brian Michaels.

Refer to the Guide to the Upper School Program for full course descriptions. Download a pdf of this page.