In the Upper School, our field trip program offers unique, distinct experiences that are intentionally designed to build on each other, forming a cohesive journey. Learning comes alive and becomes multidimensional through varied experiences and excursions that span disciplines.   Using New York City as a classroom, each grade goes on numerous day trips throughout the year. In addition to these day trips, each grade embarks on one larger-scale, age-appropriate excursion with an intentional learning objective. 

Each experience, which includes thoughtful and intentional pre- and post-trip work, provides a framework for students to take significant steps in their own journey toward becoming civic-minded community members, passionate about making the world a better place.

Leadership at St. Luke’s is intertwined with service, promoting a sense of justice and human connection. Through initiatives like student council, convocation, co-curricular service learning, and the culminating Grade 8 Capstone Projects, students gain the courage and skills to lead change. These experiences prepare them not only for their future educational endeavors but also to be responsible and engaged citizens in the broader world. Unique to the K-8 model, middle schoolers are given the opportunity to grow into role models within the community. Because they feel seen, valued, and heard, students learn to identify needs and take action. With the earnest belief in the possibility of a better world, St. Luke’s leaders are authentic changemakers who act from a foundation of optimism and hope.