Academics
Upper School
The Upper School (9th - 12th Grade) is the capstone to students' learning journeys.
Upper school students start making informed choices about their classes in order to prepare for their college selections. Students are required to take Mathematics, English Language and Literature, Sciences, history, French or Spanish in high or standard level.
Learning is engaging, experiential, and real-world connected.
Students also participate in the following extra curricular classes: Spartan Space, Financial Literacy, Health, etc.
Upper school students have multiple milestone projects that are experiential. Personal Project allows students to discover their passions to learn a new skill and create a product as a result of it.
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Co-curricular Activities & the Arts
Our co-curricular program is designed to ensure broad participation in activities outside of the classroom. Clubs include Quiz Bowl, Model United Nations, Student Council, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Upper School students are also involved in performing arts, including the All-School Concert (winter), and Upper School musical (spring).
Upper School students are also encouraged to explore their interests and passions by creating their own club/activity with the support of their advisor or a faculty member.
Please click here for more information on our National Honor Society, and click here to access our NHS bylaws. -
Senior Internship Program
Harrisburg Academy seniors conclude their time here by participating in an out-of-school, individually designed senior internship. This program allows our seniors to gain active and direct working experience. Past internship locations have included Harrisburg Hospital, Hershey’s ZooAmerica, Dickinson College, WITF (Southcentral Pennsylvania's PBS affiliate), and the U.S. Geological Service.