Academics
Empowered students reach further, look deeper, and achieve to their fullest potential. Thoughtful inquiry fosters curiosity, empathy, and a lifelong love of learning.
Ready to Learn. Ready for Life.
A Lawrenceville graduate is ready. Ready to embrace higher education and engage in the professional world; to create cultures of belonging; to enter any conversation with confidence and an open mind.
Students come to Lawrenceville with their own stories and lenses. When they are generous with themselves, they enrich the lives of their classmates who, in turn, add to their understanding of the world.
This is the foundation of HARKNESS LEARNING, a collaborative form of learning that encourages intellectual effort and social-emotional learning through discussion, experimentation, and critical review.
Academic Departments
Through a robust selection of courses, community service, and personal development, students discover who they are and what they stand for, strive to support a School culture of belonging, and contribute their unique intellect, passion, and drive to advance their communities. Our academic departments work in close concert to facilitate the development of a meaningful depth and breadth of knowledge that forms the foundation for future learning.
Our Faculty
Our faculty provides mentorship and guidance to help students discover and develop their intellectual interests, think critically and creatively about the world around them, and embrace the challenges and opportunities before them.
From classroom learning and academic advisement, to athletic coaching and co-curriculars, to House life and hallway hellos, our talented and experienced faculty support students throughout each day. The immersive, supportive, focused framework of a day on campus clears a path for collaborative thinking, professional development, and strong empathetic relationships built on trust, common experiences, and teamwork.
Academic Leadership
Zaheer Ali
Titles:
Executive Director, Hutchins Center for Civics; Teacher, History Department
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Miguel Bayona P'12 '18
Titles:
Department Chair, Mathematics Department, The John C. Wellemeyer '55 P'18 Teaching Chair for Math and Science
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Matthew Campbell
Titles:
Department Chair and Director of Theatre, Performing Arts Department, Allan P. Kirby Chair for Performing Arts
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Craig Cetrulo
Titles:
Director of Teaching and Learning, Office of the Dean of Academics; Teacher, English Department
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Brian Jacobs H'22 P'29
Titles:
Department Chair and French Teacher, Language Department; Faculty Interviewer, Office of Admission, Independence Foundation Chair of 1960
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Phil Jordan
Titles:
Chair, Religion and Philosophy Department; Leader for Buddhism, Religious Life, The Diana C. Bunting and Josiah Bunting III Distinguished Teaching Chair
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Chloe Kalna
Titles:
Department Chair, Visual Arts Department; Modern Dance Instructor, Performing Arts Department
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Jessica Magnuson
Titles:
Department Chair, English Department, The Henry and Janie Woods Junior Chair
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Kris Schulte H'92 P'15
Titles:
Department Chair, History Department, The William C. Crooks ’66 P’04 ’05 Distinguished Faculty Chair in American History
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Beyond the Classroom
While the Harkness table is the cornerstone of learning at Lawrenceville, there are many opportunities for students to apply and expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. These include cultural experiences, hands-on activities, research and innovation, and travel opportunities.
Bunn Library
Bunn Library is a community hub of learning and exploration. An extension of the House and the classroom, Bunn Library is a welcoming place to gather that supports the intellectual, social, and creative pursuits of our students.
College Counseling
Lawrenceville's college counseling program is designed to be an extension of the active learning that takes place each day in the classroom around the Harkness table, in the Houses, on the athletic fields, and throughout campus.
The Hutchins Center for Civics
The Hutchins Center for Civics at The Lawrenceville School is a multidisciplinary academic hub that prepares young people to become informed, engaged citizens through innovative scholarship, programs, and experiential learning.
Academic Advisors
Each student has an academic advisor who supports their academic and campus activities. Advisors are available throughout the day and meet twice weekly with the student to discuss their classwork and to help them build community and leadership skills through the residential programming. Advisors serve as the primary campus contact for families and take the lead in connecting students and families with resources and opportunities throughout the school.
Educational Support
The Educational Support Office nurtures students' academic growth through a deeper understanding of their own strengths and to introduce additional tools and approaches that can assist students with navigating their coursework.
The educational support team works collaboratively with the medical team in the Health and Wellness Center to oversee accommodations for students with documented disabilities and to help qualified students gain skills in time management and organization, reading comprehension and writing, and foundational math.
The School is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities, and providing them with equal access to the School’s programs and services, in accordance with applicable law. Students with documented disabilities may apply to receive reasonable and appropriate accommodations at Lawrenceville. Specific guidelines regarding documentation vary by the disability and the requested accommodations.
Peer Tutoring
Guided by a faculty advisor, Lawrenceville’s peer tutoring program provides a leadership opportunity for seniors to organize fellow students in evening study halls. Students are encouraged to engage with peer tutors for assistance in any academic subject, and are paired accordingly. Peer tutors are approachable and caring, demonstrating an authentic desire to help others learn and grow.
AI at Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville community members are actively shaping how AI is integrated into teaching, learning, and campus life through a collaborative framework grounded in ethics, creativity, and human-centered practices.