Academics

The ability to think creatively, independently, and analytically is at the very core of Winchester Thurston's college preparatory program. We foster critical thinking at each grade level, and encourage students to take risks in an environment that rewards their hard work.

Academic rigor is carefully balanced with a strong support system, in proportions that shift as students mature and progress through our Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 program. The ultimate goal is to develop confident, intellectually curious life-long learners.

City as Our Campus
This unique initiative builds on the school's focus on primary research, civic engagement, and discovery learning. Faculty link their curricula and teaching with the cultural, educational, medical, and historical resources of the City of Pittsburgh and the surrounding region.

Student Internship Program
Internships place Upper School students in real world work and research organizations and institutions, including:

• Hillman Cancer Center
• Carnegie Mellon University Cyber Securities Lab
• NASA Mars Rover Landing Project
• University of Pittsburgh Howard Hughes Medical Institute
• Pittsburgh Opera
• Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation

Academic Enrichment and Challenge Program
The AEC Program addresses the needs of high ability learners within the context of WT's curriculum in the Lower School.

Responsive Classroom
This groundbreaking educational approach balances social and academic learning in the Lower School.

Advanced Placement
15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in the Upper School.

College in High School
The College in High School program offers college level instruction in the Upper School.

Middle School Electives
WT offers 26 Middle School academic electives.

Lab-Based Science
Laboratory based science is offered beginning in grade one.

Foreign Language
Foreign language study begins in Pre-Kindergarten.