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Upper School (9-12)
During the course of a day in the Upper School, our students not only engage in rigorous academics but also reach beyond themselves to explore new interests and sharpen established skills.No two days are ever the same. We engage our students in real-world conversations, preparing them for the world they will live in, not just the one we grew up in. Constantly innovating our teaching methods, we care for our students and challenge them to validate and understand other's perspectives and to grow in understanding and empathy. As they are known and seen, our students regularly pursue service and leadership opportunities. It's not surprising, then, that so many of our programs are student-initiated and student-run. Brentwood students pursue their curiosities at an impressive level of depth.
Welcome from Ryan Boccuzzi
The Upper School is a special time in a student’s academic and social-emotional growth. We do an amazing job creating situations where students can take risks, pursue their interests, and dive deeper into the areas they are most curious about. We equip our students for the challenges they will face during their time at Brentwood and those they encounter in the world beyond our school. I encourage you to explore our website and our campus to get a sense of our engaging community in action.
Courses Offered
To explore our full scope and sequence and sort by subject area, view the 6-12 Course Catalogue
Our Upper School Administrative Team
For general inquiries, please contact (310) 889-2640.

Ryan Boccuzzi
Director, Upper School

Dana Gonzalez
Assistant Director, Upper School

Bryan Anderson
Class of 2004
Director of Counseling, Upper School

David Foote
Dean of Students; English, Upper School

Amanda Kelson
Dean, Class of 2025; Athletic Director, East Campus

Trina Moore-Southall
Director of Equity & Inclusion

Stacey Siegel
Learning Specialist Chair, Upper School

Rebecca Szyszkowski
Registrar & Assistant to the Upper School Office

Catherine Zusky
Director of Student Life, Upper School