Sophia C. ’31 is loving the new Fundations curriculum in first grade. Her teachers said she enjoys tapping out the sounds she hears on her fingers while spelling. Sophia loves to read and especially enjoys when the books she has read are performed as readers’ theater! Sophia is full of creativity and during choice time, she enjoys working with her classmates to create books about topics she loves.
Academics Lower 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.”
Charlotte Knutsen ’21
Read More“[Charlotte] asks penetrating questions in class and is constantly using the classroom space to test and improve her thinking,
Clover G. ’28
Read MoreClover G. ‘28 co-wrote a song called “Not Anymore,” which she performed with classmates at the Lower School Winter Concert.
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,”
Kahaliah Sandy ’21
Read More“Kahaliah has a great ear and confidence to carry out a conversation in Mandarin.”
Gauri Purohit ’21
Read More“Poly has given me a vast array of opportunities in both academics and the arts, which have allowed me to immerse myself in math courses beyond the standard curriculum and participate in theatre performances.”
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.”
Lola Stephens ’21
Read More“Lola S. ’21 is a top science student, always pushing her own boundaries to understand information and concepts at the deepest levels,”
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 More“Nina E. ’32 brightens our Kindergarten classroom 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.”
Parsa A. ’25
Read MoreDuring the seventh grade’s reenactment of the Constitutional Convention, Parsa had the leadership role of George Washington and proved to be a fair and responsible president of the convention.
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…”
Samantha Chan ’21
Read More“Poly encourages students to seek help from teachers, lead meaningful conversations in class, and voice their opinions at community forums.”
Tess Sutter ’21
Read More“Tess’ work ethic, values, and ability to be a consummate teammate while striving for excellence have been recognized by her teachers, coaches, and peers.”
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 loves to solve puzzles and to create things such as the animations she creates using Scratch (or the Scratch coding environment).