Upper School

Our skilled faculty fosters in our students a desire to know more, and to ask the questions that will help them achieve their goals.  It is only by teaching students to formulate their own questions that they will grow as lifelong and self-sufficient learners, and that is our goal as a school.  Of the 42 Upper School faculty members, 34 hold advanced degrees in their fields. Nearly all teachers serve as academic advisors and many coach and/or sponsor on-campus clubs and activities. the average teaching experience is 17 years. 

We use our 65-acre campus extensively, realizing that sometimes the best classroom is our beautiful campus. From art classes in the butterfly garden to Environmental Science water testing in the bog, we use all of the resources at our disposal to create meaningful educational opportunities for all of our students. And regardless of the time of day, the Quad is always full of Upper School students meeting in small groups or studying outdoors. 

The Class of 2020 earned admission to 105 colleges in 27 states and they will attend a variety of schools, including Harvard, Princeton, Duke, Emory, NYU, Villanova, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia.  

• Our 67 seniors will attend 36 different colleges and universities located in 16 states

• Five students will participate in collegiate athletics

• 14 seniors (20% of the class) were offered admission to schools with an acceptance rate at or below 25%:  Barnard, Davidson, Duke, Emory, Georgia Tech, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Tulane, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia and Vanderbilt;

• UGA admitted 20 of our 28 applicants (71% admit rate compared to the overall admit rate of 46%)

• Georgia Tech admitted 9 of our 20 applicants (46% admit rate compared to the overall admit rate of 20%)

• Collectively, the class was offered scholarships totaling more than $3 million from all admitting colleges—not including the HOPE awards

The impressive statistics regarding their matriculations are a testament to our students’ confidence and preparedness. Most importantly, these graduates have fully embraced their time at Country Day and are well-prepared for success in the next phase of their educational journeys.

Central to our mission at The Savannah Country Day School is the Honor Code.  There are things that are even more important than academic success, and our emphasis on the Honor Code is designed to emphasize the importance of creating citizens with an ethical and moral core. Every student is honor-bound to refrain from lying, cheating, or stealing, and every member of the school community takes an active role in adhering to, upholding, and promoting our Honor Code.  This emphasizes the fact that honesty and integrity are the foundation on which SCDS is built, and the cornerstone of our community. Upper School students sign and pledge their adherence to the Honor Code on every paper and test, and each student will, during his or her time in the Upper School, sign their intent to maintain the Honor Code in the Upper School’s Honor Book.

Differentiated levels of instruction and support are available, including comprehensive academic resources and extensive guidance for students, parents and faculty. The focus is on helping students successfully navigate Country Day's curricular expectations and maximize academic potential.  Learn more HERE.