Programs
Academics
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
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Realize Your Full Potential
In Upper School we encourage girls to develop their gifts and talents and to broaden their views about the world. Each member of the upper school teaching and learning community is motivated to encourage and support each girl as she develops into a self-reliant, intellectually curious, and ethically minded young woman. Girls embark on a transformational journey defined by a healthy balance of academics, leadership, and co-curricular activities. A challenging core curriculum is enhanced by an array of opportunities for every girl to excel in a way best suited to her talents and interests.
Every girl is given the opportunity to discover her passion wherever it takes her. Each student is treated as an individual. We are equally vested in our girls’ intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being.
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Prepared to Succeed
Upper school girls choose from a diverse course catalog including 50 Honors and Advanced Honors, and 21 Advanced Placement Courses to create an educational journey unique to their skills, talents, and interests. College counseling begins freshman year. Hutchison girls rank among National Merit and Advanced Placement scholars each year. Graduates secure merit scholarships and have their choice of the nation’s top colleges and universities. -
Creating Relevant Learning Experiences
All academic departments in the Upper School are intentional about creating opportunities for the learning experience in the classroom to connect to the larger world. Upper school teachers are committed to the tools of innovative, 21st century teachers; hands-on learning opportunities, global connections, and inter-disciplinary points of contact are embedded in every department.
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A Sense of Purpose
Dedicated faculty leverage the recognized advantages of an all-girl learning environment, encouraging girls to take risks, lead, succeed. In an environment that celebrates diverse strengths, talents and interests, she will flourish into a resourceful, resilient young woman with a strong sense of purpose.
Curriculum
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English
The goal of Hutchison’s English Department is to enable each girl to become a lifelong learner with intellectual discernment and curiosity—one who thinks critically and creatively, reads with engagement and empathy, writes clearly and fluently, and understands and respects the power of the written and spoken word. Discovering the vital link between literature and life, girls come to view reading, critical analysis, and independent research as personal and cultural engagements that generate ideas about the human condition. -
History & Social Sciences
The upper school history and social sciences program offers Hutchison young women a rich opportunity to engage in the craft of historians, psychologists, political scientists, geographers, and economists. Through careful investigation of primary and secondary source materials, experiences with projects and labs meant to foster open-ended inquiry, and student-driven discussions and debates, young women challenge and sharpen their intellectual curiosity and global views. -
Mathematics
Because the study of mathematics is a vital component of a young woman’s experience at Hutchison, as well as a critical subject area to master prior to graduation, all upper school girls are required to take four years of math. In each mathematics classroom, Hutchison young women learn a variety of methods to solve problems, and as they are guided through a series of questions that enable them to choose the best method to solve specific problems, the young women ultimately develop the skills necessary to formulate their own questions. -
Science
The ultimate goal of the Science Department is to give young women a broad-based education in science and to promote and nurture a culture of science—of observing, asking questions and pushing the boundaries of independent thinking. Our science students are well prepared for the next level in science whether future endeavors include a concentration in scientific arenas or extensive scientific literacy in an ever-increasing science and technology-based world. -
World Languages
Hutchison’s department of world languages encompasses both modern and ancient languages. The study of other languages and cultures enables students to develop a global perspective, become world citizens, and lead lives of meaning and purpose in a constantly changing world. The ability to communicate in a second language promotes the free exchange of ideas and worldviews, which in turn encourages students to accept and value intrinsic differences among cultures and to interact with others in a manner characterized by tolerance, courtesy, and respect. -
Fine Arts
The fine arts are an integral part of each girl’s experience at Hutchison. The arts actively engage girls in critical thinking and problem solving experiences and they develop and refine their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. In addition to providing opportunities for young women to voice opinions, explore personal concerns, and produce dynamic solutions to creative problems, the arts encourage diversity, inclusion, and exploration of the human experience and its cultures. Girls with aspirations of careers in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, or film, can advance their training to a pre-professional levels and earn a Certificate of Arts alongside their Hutchison diploma.
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RECENT NEWS
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Wilson Society Members at Hutchison Awarded Two $1,000 Grants to Support Service Projects
Two groups of Hutchison students, all members of the Wilson Society, received Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation Impact Grants to help them implement service projects in the Memphis community.Read More -
Rheagan Crenshaw ’22 Receives Keeper of the Dream Award
The National Civil Rights Museum and International Paper recently awarded the Keeper of the Dream Award to Hutchison senior Rheagan Crenshaw. The award recognizes acts of compassion, leadership, commitment, and service in the Memphis community. The museum is dedicated to celebrating the heroism of young people who will have the responsibility of safeguarding freedom while ensuring equal rights and opportunities for others.Read More -
Senior Named National African American Recognition Program Scholar
Faith Egedegbe '22 has been named a National African American Recognition Program Scholar by the College Board.Read More -
Three Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Annabelle Bridgforth '22, Shubhi Singh '22 and Wylly Willmott '22 have been named National Merit Semifinalists based on their junior year PSAT scores.Read More -
If It’s Friday, It Must Be Gov Club
In this popular club, girls’ voices matter—but not their politics.Read More -
Miller Johnson ’21 Draws Inspiration from Dresses
Some people dress to impress, but in the case of Miller Johnson ’21, it’s her dresses that impress! Her AP Drawing portfolio is a collection of drawings of beautifully intricate children’s dresses. After she finished drawing her own childhood dresses, she collaborated with Hutchison parent Allison Frazier, owner of Frances Rose Boutique, and mother to Lila ’30 and Mary ’33.Read More -
Frances Cates ’21 Awarded UT Austin Forty Acres Scholarship
Frances Cates ’21 heads to The University of Texas at Austin this fall to enroll in the Plan II Honors Program, a four-year interdisciplinary arts and science honors major – a perfect fit for the budding scientist with an insatiable curiosity who is also a talented pianist. The Forty Acres Scholarship is a highly competitive full-ride, merit-based scholarship.Read More -
Hutchison Basketball Receives Top Honors from Daily Memphian
Read MoreHutchison is proud to announce that our Sting varsity basketball team garnered major honors from the Daily Memphian! Senior Carmyn Harrison was named player of the year, Coach Thomas Jones was named coach of the year, and five Hutchison girls were named to the All-Metro Team for Division 2. Honorees were selected based on regular- and post-season performance and made in consultation with area coaches. -
Amellia Hausmann ’21 Wins National Recognition for Art
The outlook for Amellia Hausmann ’21 is bright and sunny these days. She is one of only eight people in the country to earn the Gold Medal Portfolio Award in Art, the highest honor given by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The prestigious award comes with a $10,000 scholarship. Her work was selected from nearly 2,000 works that received National Medals, and among the 15,000 works that were awarded regionally with Gold Keys.Read More -
Varsity Basketball Wins State Championship
For the first time in school history, Hutchison's varsity basketball team won the TSSAA DII-AA state championship after defeating Knoxville Catholic 41-34.Read More -
Seniors on Black History Month Panel “Pay It Forward”
Victoria Martin ’21 wants to be able to reflect on her more than 12 years at Hutchison and know that she did what she could to make things easier for black students who came after her. Victoria was one of six seniors who participated in a candid panel about race relations this week at Hutchison to commemorate Black History Month. The other students were seniors Nia Drayton, Dakota Shelton, Camilla Johnson, Kiya Brown, and Micah Watkins.Read More -
Leah Grace Wolf '21 Named a Jefferson Scholars Finalist
The University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars program is recognized as one of the two leading scholarship programs in the country. Out of more than 2,000 nominations from around the world, approximately 120 finalists are selected after rigorous regional competitions and interviews.Read More -
Hutchison Girls Earn Prestigious Writing Awards
Congratulations to the 12 Hutchison girls who earned Scholastic Writing Awards at the Nonprofit Alliance for Young Writers’ Southeastern competition!Read More -
Nia Drayton '21 Is a Testament to Personal Excellence
She has a full plate of academics, volunteer work, leadership responsibilities, and extracurriculars, and she has the work ethic to succeed in anything she puts her mind to. She credits Hutchison for instilling in her that anything is possible.Read More -
Hutchison Girls Win Big at Regional Scholastic Art Awards
Read MoreHutchison girls won 53 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards this year, with 10 Gold Keys, 21 Silver Keys, and 22 Honorable Mentions. -
Engaging in the Hard Work of Civil Discourse
Read MoreThis might seem like a silly question: Are you a dog person or a cat person? Why? Now imagine you’re a dog lover and you can’t understand the enthusiasm of a cat aficionado. Or vice versa. Suppose you have to explain your passion for your favorite pet to a person who disagrees with you. How do you communicate your beliefs civilly? -
Hutchison Girls Excel at World Language Fair
¡Stupendo! Hutchison girls won a total of 27 medals at The University of Memphis 2020 World Language Fair, demonstrating their knowledge of Chinese, Latin, and Spanish.Read More -
Leah Grace Wolf ’21 Succeeds in Science Lab and on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mat
When Leah Grace Wolf is not thinking about solving a science problem or tinkering with a new invention, you can find her at the mixed martial arts gym, thinking about next steps to overpower her opponent. This National Merit Commended Student is the epitome of a Hutchison girl who enjoys exploring a variety of interests.Read More -
Layla Truitt ’22 Can Do It All
An outstanding student, avid reader, star volleyball player, and strong leader, Layla Truitt lives up to the Hutchison mission of showing girls they can go anywhere they can imagine.Read More
Upcoming Admissions Events
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Fairy Gardens and Flower Crowns
Come dressed as a fairy for an afternoon of flower crowns and fairy gardens on the Hutchison farm. (For girls ages 2-4)
Experience
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Life at Hutchison
Learn more about the Hutchison experience and why a girl's school is your daughter's best opportunity to excel.
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Fueled by Creative Energy
The renowned Certificate of Arts program and award winning theatre productions have propelled graduates to careers in the arts.
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Real World Lessons
Upper school girls explore possible career paths and pursue passions outside the classroom through various internship and fellowship options.
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Anywhere She Can Imagine
Graduates secure merit scholarships and rank among National Merit and Advanced Placement scholars each year.
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Connections for a Lifetime
Daily advisory groups give girls guidance and encouragement from a caring adult and a small group of peers.
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