Challenging Academics,
A character-based education that goes beyond college preparation
Academics are the cornerstone of the Webb experience. Our two signature programs, Emerging Voices and W.I.L.D., teach students valuable leadership skills while encouraging them to express themselves and chart their own path.
Webb's faculty and curriculum provide a rigorous college preparatory environment that is enhanced by our academic support program. Every teacher at Webb is invested in helping each student reach their full academic potential.
Here at Webb, you will be challenged and
supported in every step of your journey.
About Our Academic Program
At Webb, students are first and foremost scholars, and Webb faculty encourage them to follow curriculum paths that they find interesting and intriguing while also developing skills that will benefit them in the future.
Our academic program provides a broad-based liberal arts education that prepares students for the future. We emphasize skills that will be useful in every career, such as writing and public speaking, and help students learn to use resources to work effectively. Students who graduate from Webb are armed with the ability to successfully navigate coursework at the collegiate level.
“At The Webb School, academic excellence is paired with a deep commitment to moral character, where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to grow into their best self.”
Nicole Taucare, Assistant Head for Academics and Arts
Middle School
Our middle school program focuses on developing key learning skills, fostering curiosity, and integrating students into a culture of collaboration, independence, and trust.
Upper School
Our upper school program focuses on personalized academic pathways, interest exploration, college counseling, and preparing for life after Webb.
Student Support Built Into the Academic Day
At Webb our students don’t fall through the cracks. The partnership between the teacher, parents, and the student is an essential one. That’s why we build student support into the academic day and provide a multitude of safety nets to ensure our students’ success.
The Webb Academic Experience
W.I.L.D.
W.I.L.D.— short for Wilderness Instruction and Leadership Development— is a hallmark of the Webb experience. You’ll have ample opportunities to go on adventures and backpack, kayak, canoe, or rock climb on W.I.L.D. trips. Each grade participates in a class trip that encourages you to unplug in nature, strengthen your relationships, and create lasting connections with your classmates.
Emerging Voices
For over a century, The Webb School has emphasized the importance of confident public speaking. Rooted in tradition and evolving with modern approaches, the Emerging Voices program guides students through a four-step continuum of communication mastery. Students develop and complete each year of the Emerging Voices program under the mentorship of their advisor and members of the community.
Learning Services
Learning Services is for students with diagnosed learning differences. Our trained and dedicated staff provide direct instruction in reading, time management, study skills, composition, and testing accommodations. The program offers structure, attention, test preparation, daily review, resources to acquire audiobooks, appropriate testing spaces, academic monitoring, organizational instruction, and direct intervention for learning differences.
College Counseling
From the moment you step on campus, we’re preparing our students for life after Webb, equipping them with the timeless values and skills that will serve them in college and beyond.
Beginning in the 8th grade, our college counselors prepare Webb families for the college selection process. Our college counseling team is here to partner with families in selecting the school that is the best fit for you.
Honor Code
Our emphasis on honor and personal integrity is central to every aspect of life at Webb, and the Honor Code is the cornerstone of our culture. When you join our community, you will participate in our longest standing tradition - the signing of the Honor Pledge to not lie, cheat, or steal. This shared commitment unites our community and forges a culture of trust, freedom, security, and academic integrity seen and felt across campus.
