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Founded by Clara B. Spence in 1892, The Spence School is a K-12,independent, college-preparatory day school with a national reputation as a preeminent school for girls.
Located in Manhattan, the School's 790 students come from the five boroughs of New York City as well as New Jersey and Connecticut. Spence's curricular framework instills the skills necessary to engage ascitizens who know how to analyze, problem-solve, create, and learnfrom multiple perspectives.
Club or Organization: Civics, Dance, Equity Club, Ethics, Literary Magazine, Math Olympiad, Math Team, Middle School Debate, Middle School Science Research, Mock Trial, Model Congress, Model UN, Robotics
Arts and Music Programs: Glee, Instrumental Music Ensemble, Middle School Chorus, Middle School Musical Theater, Middle School Orchestra
School Notes
MISSION: With a commitment toACADEMIC EXCELLENCEand
personal integrity, The Spence School prepares a diverse community
of girls and young women for theLIFELONG TRANSFORMATION OF
SELFand the world withPURPOSE, PASSION AND
PERSPECTIVE.
PHILOSOPHY: Offering a rigorous, liberal arts study, The Spence
School develops high standards and character while creating an
environment that fostersSELF-CONFIDENCEand theJOY
OF LEARNING. Charging our students to meet the demands of academic
excellence and responsible citizenship in a changing world, we
teach thatDIVERSE POINTS OF VIEW FUEL INQUIRY, engagement and
deeperUNDERSTANDINGS OF COMPLEX TRUTHS. WE BELIEVE IN THE
STRENGTH, INTELLECT AND VITALITY OF WOMEN.
The Spence School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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