Learning to learn is an important feature of the upper school (grades 9 to 12) curriculum. In order to prepare students both for college and lifelong learning, our graduation requirements, while based on the expectations of many colleges, actually demand more from our students. The core courses of English, mathematics, science, social science, and foreign language are enhanced by elective offerings in these same subject areas.

Physical education, art, music, and computer science are required at some point during the upper school experience. Students learn to research, write, and use higher level thinking skills in each discipline from the ninth grade to the twelfth. Each student is required to read and report on three books over the summer. Our upper school students are required to perform 20 hours of school or community service per year and participate in one extracurricular activity. Of prime importance in the upper school is aiding students in making appropriate career choices. Caravel is proud that virtually all of its graduates are accepted at the college of their choice.