Odyssey Day School’s upper grades (7 and 8) are designed to solidify the critical thinking skills, habits of mind, and content mastery fostered in the earlier grades and necessary for success in whatever high schools students may choose for the next step in their education. Building confidence, citizenship, community service, and a commitment to philanthropy are significant goals as we strive to prepare our students for the larger, global world beyond our close-knit community. Preparing students for a lifetime of learning and leadership is something we take very seriously.

While many students choose to go on to a variety of independent, parochial, and vocational schools, others continue on at their local public high schools. A high percentage of our students are accepted to their first-choice school. Many ODS alumnae have exemplary records at their next schools, and often come back to Odyssey Day School articulating appreciation for the educational and social foundation they received here. We all take pride in the high school achievements of our graduates.

At ODS, Lori Conway, Head of School and former admissions director, manages the secondary school placement process for graduating students. It is highly personalized to each student and family, and takes into account each unique set of circumstances, including the interests and talents of the child, desires of the parents, financial situations, and potential academic and social match. At Odyssey Day School, the work of guiding decisions about next schools is based upon the philosophy that each child is unique, and therefore best-matched schools are determined by considering the uniqueness of each child.

Lori Conway works with parents and students in many ways throughout the placement process, meeting individually and in groups with parents and students; suggesting schools to consider; conducting mock interviews with students to prepare and coach them for a successful secondary school interview; overseeing the teacher recommendation process; organizing the paper flow and carefully meeting deadlines; and being supportive in whatever other ways that are needed throughout all steps of the application process and eventual transition to high school, wherever students may go. One of the benefits of attending a private school like Odyssey Day School is that you are not on your own when it comes time to leave!

Admissions Overview | Tuition | Admissions Application
Financial Assistance | Secondary School Placement | Admissions Inquiry