“Parsa Aghazadeh ’25 is one of the most intrinsically motivated, infectiously passionate, and incredibly down-to-earth students I have ever had the pleasure of teaching,” said math teacher Stephen Bates. “He attacks complicated math problems with an open mind and a willingness to dive into the discomfort of not knowing how to immediately start it. He is never afraid to get something wrong, explain his reasoning (we were once so impressed with his very lengthy yet sensical method of solving a complex problem), or engage in productive discourse with his peers. On the same token, Parsa is easy to get along with, finds humor in the most serious of situations, and always brings a smile to everyone with whom he interacts.”
Echoing Bates, his dean, Adam Bisceglia, adds that “Parsa truly embodies what it means to be a Poly student. Not only is he intrinsically motivated and intellectually curious, but he is also kind and respectful to all (peers and teachers alike!). He is a little bit of a Renaissance man—loves soccer and squash and the arts.”
Academics Upper SchoolAlex B. ’26
Read More“[Alex] designs and builds objects for 3D printing in Fusion 360, which is a complex program used in industry.”
Anne L. ’27
Read More“I love the arts and Poly let’s you express yourself and what you love to do. Not all schools let you be that creative.”
Hank Schilling ’24
Read More“Poly understands how sports and academics are equally important in students’ lives. We get an hour of PE almost every day and have a wide array of sports to choose from and many teams to join both in Middle School and Upper School. There are facilities and fields for almost every sport you can think of.”
Jesse R. ’27
Read More“At Poly we do a lot of team activities, which will definitely help me prepare for the future when I will need to be a good team player and never say “no, I cannot do this. It’s way too hard.’”
John W. ’32
Read More“John W. ’32 loves P.E. and shows good sportsmanship after each contest.”
Junie Blaise ’24
Read More“Junie is a bright and smart student who goes beyond just academics. She was willing to help other students who were struggling,”
Khari Freeman ’24
Read More“There are so many good people around and there is always someone you can ask for help when you need it.”
Kyra N. ’25
Read More“I love looking out the window in my classes and seeing the big willow tree sway across the pond.”
MaKiyah Turner-Hicks ’24
Read More“I decided to come to Poly because of its amazing extracurriculars. I’m really interested in theater, visual arts, language, and sports, and Poly offers all of them.”
Margaret C. ’26
Read More“From a dramatic musical to creating an abstract painting. Poly has so many classes from which you can choose what you really want to do.”
Max P. ’25
Read More“Max is always willing to stop what he is doing to help out a classmate, who may be struggling, and is a great asset in the classroom.”
Nina E. ’32
Read MoreNina E. ’32 brightens Lower School everyday with her luminous spirit and irrepressible enthusiasm.
Noah Saivetz ’24
Read More“[Noah] has a clear passion for understanding the intricacies of mathematical problem solving, as well as making connections between past and current learning and how all of what we learn relates to the world.”
Ryantony Exuma ’22
Read More“Just like stringing notes together to create music, in French class, Ryantony strings together words, manipulates syntax, and applies grammar to express himself in such a thoughtful and euphonious manner…”
Sophia C. ’31
Read MoreSophia C. ’31 is bursting with creativity and loves to read, write, and laugh.
Valentina A. ’27
Read More“When I first walked into Lower School, I was a little nervous. I would be the newcomer. However, there I was walking through the doors of the most loving, caring, empathetic, and supporting school ever.”
William Ling-Regan ’24
Read More“William dedicates himself to excellence both in and out of the classroom.”
Zoe D. ’29
Read MoreZoe D. ’29 is a great team player and her creativity shines through all of her work.
Caiden S. ’29
Read MoreCaiden created a “Band in a Box” video by writing his own piano composition, playing and recording it, and putting it together with three professional musicians playing bass, guitar, and saxophone.
Jonathan D. ’30
Read MoreJonathan D. ’30 wrote a story entitled “How Bird Got its Wings” adapted from a Haudenosaunee folktale.
Amina D. ’30
Read MoreAmina D. ’30 sang a moving rendition of the Black National Anthem to kick off the Lower School’s Black History Month assembly.