In the Classroom

At the heart of York’s academic reputation is a relationship built on the intellectual curiosity of its students and the talent, experience, and creativity of its faculty. York’s commitment to educational excellence is reinforced in every classroom. Our small classes create a learning environment where you will be supported and encouraged to rise to the challenge. You won’t fall through the cracks here, and if you want to take challenging classes, your teachers will help you reach your goals.

If you think there’s one right answer, think again. York teachers want you to think outside the box. You’ll get a great foundation in all the subject areas but you’ll also get something bigger: critical thinking skills that let you ask insightful questions at higher levels, an understanding of abstract concepts, and the confidence to clearly express your opinions in both oral and written form.

What’s the point? Learning to ask questions, evaluate information, think analytically, and defend your conclusions makes you more capable of solving problems, making reasoned choices, staying current, and continuing to learn for the rest of your life.

At York, your day isn’t all about lectures, notes, and facts to be memorized. Get ready to contribute and support your views. You’ll enjoy lively class discussions while you tackle complex subjects in unexpected ways. You’ll experience learning on a whole new level. And it works for quiet students as well as bold ones; everyone has a voice and learns to use it.

Learning isn’t confined to classrooms

Whether you head out for a marine biology field trip, the eighth grade retreat at Pigeon Point lighthouse, a Mock Trial competition, a field hockey game in Carmel, a tutoring session for elementary students in Seaside, or an informal study session on the commons, you’ll have opportunities to explore new ideas, serve your community, and be exposed to new experiences.

Look forward—keep learning

You’ll need a broad range of skills to function at the highest level in the years ahead and you’ll get them here. Understanding the importance of technology and information literacy, you’ll become wise consumers and producers of information, preparing you to thrive in a digital world. You’ll have practice in collaborating effectively with diverse groups of people, pursuing interdisciplinary approaches to answer tough questions, and thinking analytically about the challenges that lie ahead. Caring for the planet is mandatory; you’ll experience being part of a school that teaches, lives, and builds green.

Where do you go from here?

At the end of the day, your education is yours to keep. You’ll have worked hard and had fun along the way. You’ll have excellent guidance about what your options are and will be exceptionally well prepared for college.

York graduates go on to do amazing things; meet some of our alums here.