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          Menlo Academics

          Fall in love with learning.

          At Menlo, we challenge, support, excite, and empower our students to pursue academic excellence, develop deep curiosity, and fall in love with learning.

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          Upper School

          In grades 9-12, students are immersed in a stimulating academic environment and encouraged to try new things, make new friends, and discover or nourish a passion through our thoughtfully designed curriculum and enthusiastically supported co-curricular opportunities.

          Students in Menlo's Global Issues for Global Citizen class taught by Mr. Nelson

          40

          advanced courses offered

          18

          average class size

          4

          travel-study destinations

          US Academic Departments & Programs Meet Our FacultyView Our Course Catalog The Honor Code 

          Middle School

          Our 6-8 curriculum, centered around our Habits of the Heart and Mind and Habits of Learning, is designed to help students realize their potential and develop an excitement for learning through their relationships with bright, dynamic teachers who inspire, challenge, and nurture.

          all

          students take Learning Seminar

          8th

          grade class travels to DC

          3

          years of MS computer science

          MS Academic Departments  Meet Our FacultyThe Middle School Habits Learning Seminar

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          Menlo School
          50 Valparaiso Avenue Atherton, CA 94027 650.330.2000 info@menloschool.org
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          Menlo School does not discriminate or condone discrimination against any member of the School community on any basis, including race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religious creed, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, physical or mental disability, genetic information, genetic characteristics, marital status, citizenship, immigration status, primary language, veteran or military service status, and all other legally protected characteristics in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This nondiscriminatory policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the School’s programs and activities.

          © Menlo School. All rights reserved. Site design by CDA.

          • Privacy Policy
          • Equity & Diversity
          • Web Editor Login
          • Arts
            • Arts Overview
            • Upper School
              • Vocal Music
              • Dance
              • Drama
              • Instrumental Music
              • Moviemaking
              • Animation
              • Photography
              • Studio Art
              • Yearbook
            • Middle School
          • Academics
            • Academics Overview
            • Upper School
              • Computer Science
              • Creative Arts
              • English
              • Freshman Seminar
              • History & Social Sciences
              • Math & Computer Science
              • Science
              • Applied Science & Engineering
              • World Language
              • MTerm
              • Menlo IP
              • Global Learning
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              • Creative Arts
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              • Standardized Test Overview
              • For College Representatives
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            • Athletics Overview
            • Upper School Teams
              • Baseball - Varsity
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              • Cross Country
              • Flag Football - Girls
              • Football - Varsity
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              • Golf - Girls Varsity
              • Golf - Boys Varsity
              • Golf - Boys Junior Varsity
              • Lacrosse - Boys Varsity
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              • Lacrosse - Girls Varsity
              • Lacrosse - Girls Junior Varsity
              • Soccer - Boys’ Varsity
              • Soccer - Boys’ Junior Varsity
              • Soccer - Girls Varsity
              • Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity
              • Swimming
              • Tennis - Varsity Boys
              • Tennis - Boys Junior Varsity
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              • Track & Field
              • Volleyball - Varsity
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              • Water Polo - Boys Varsity
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            • Middle School Teams
              • Baseball - Middle School
              • Basketball - Boys Middle School
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              • Cross Country - Middle School
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              • Lacrosse - Boys Middle School
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              • Soccer - Boys Middle School
              • Soccer - Girls Middle School
              • Swimming - Middle School
              • Tennis - Middle School
              • Track - Middle School
              • Volleyball - Middle School
            • Athletics Philosophy & Values
            • Athletics Resources
              • Athletics Livestream
              • Coaches’ Contacts
              • Performance & Wellness
              • Sports Medicine
              • Handbook & Forms
              • Undue Influence/Recruiting Policy
              • Upper School Team Parent Resources
            • Camps & Clinics
            • Alumni Athletes
            • New to Menlo Athletics?
          • Student Life
            • Student Life Overview
            • Advocacy
            • Community Engagement
              • Upper School Community Engagement
              • Middle School Community Engagement
            • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
              • Programs & Strategic Plan
              • Academic Enrichment & Excellence
              • Affinity Groups
              • Professional Development
              • Learning Resources & Video Library
            • Events, Clubs & Traditions
            • Distinctive Programs
            • Counseling & Well-Being
            • Summer Programs
            • Family-School Partnership
          • Support Menlo
            • Giving
            • Make a Gift
            • Annual Fund
            • Annual Auction
            • Alumni Scholarship Fund
            • Endowment
            • Planned Giving
          • Admissions
            • Admissions Overview
            • Applying to Menlo
            • Star Assessment Information
            • Tuition & Financial Aid
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            • Sustainability
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              • Shuttle & Transit Schedules
            • Technology