Upper School

Grades Nine - Twelve

Fostering Independence

The Gilman Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Students engage in a timeless and challenging college-preparatory program that emphasizes strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communication, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.

Students must take five major courses each semester (English, mathematics, foreign language, lab science, history). They must also complete courses in art, music, and religion, participate in either interscholastic or intramural athletics, and complete 50 hours of community service during their Upper School careers. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in numerous disciplines, and a coordinate program allows students to take courses at Bryn Mawr School (BMS) and Roland Park Country School (RPCS).

Educating the whole boy reaches beyond classroom learning. A robust leadership development program and special lectures, along with daily assemblies, bring real-world situations and applications to life. Our Device of Choice (D.O.C.) program enables boys to best utilize the skills necessary to learn in the 21st century. Various extra curricular activities give boys the chance to try almost anything in a comfortable and collegial environment.

Upper School Stories

Announcing the Spring Musical

Mark your calendar for the spring musical on May 2-5! As has become tradition, the selection was announced in Upper School Assembly with a hype video produced by John Rowell and Chris Flint. And this year's musical will be...

Brooks Matthews '87 Steps Down as Varsity Lacrosse Coach Following the 2019 Season

Brooks Matthews '87 decides to step down as the varsity lacrosse coach following the end of the 2019 season.

Planting for Future Generations

It took a village to replenish Gilman’s tree canopy when 30 new trees were planted around campus on a cold and sunny fall Saturday. Alongside the hard-working Building and Grounds crew, 14 students assisted with digging, planting, and mulching. Learn more here.

Fun and Fundraising with Bingo

A large turnout for the Lacrosse Bingo event yielded more than family fun for hundreds of players of all ages. It also raised more than $3,500 for the varsity lacrosse team training trip to Arizona during spring break. Here is a photo gallery from the evening.

Classics Matter

An editorial by Noah Jun '19 on the continuing relevance of the classics has been published in Torch:U.S., the magazine of the Junior Classical League. Find it on pages 8-9 of the winter issue.

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Deadline for Financial Aid Applications

The deadline for current families to apply for financial aid for the 2019-20 school year is coming up on Friday, December 14. Here is the link to the application. Please contact Director of Financial Aid Kip Digges if you have questions.

Gilman Hackers Take Top Prizes

Gilman students were in the top two winning teams in the recent McDonogh Hackathon. Seniors Ehren Dietrick and Aidan Radinsky were part of the team that took first place in the Hackathon. Second place was won by a team including Gilman freshmen Connor Basham and Charlie Dietrick.

Share Your Culture: Call for Parent Volunteers

Planning is underway for the 16th Annual Cultural Arts Festival, which will take place on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Parent Committee for this event is seeking volunteers to share their ethnic or cultural heritage with the community or help on the day of the event. Here's how to volunteer.