To me, the best features about Poly range from the teachers, the students, the community, the food, the fresh air, the beautiful campus, the laughs you hear walking from class to class, the willingness for change and accommodations; everything that makes Poly unique and stand out from all the other schools across NYC is truly what I like the best about Poly.
So many of my teachers truly love what they’re doing and this helps make every class extremely enjoyable but also much more educational and preparatory for my future. Some of the main extracurriculars that I like the best are Debate and Math Team/Math competitions. What I enjoy most about debate in itself is going up to judge and debating your heart out against an opponent team. The competition in the event has always made it one of my favorite activities since my first tournament in Grade 7. Doing debate has also helped me learn more about the world’s history and current events as I researched dozens of articles in preparation for tournaments. And most importantly, the Debate team at Poly is absolutely amazing. I have built camaraderie and made friends through debate. In terms of the Math Team and going to math competitions, I love competing and this activity has also taught me how to problem solve while applying and learning countless topics in math that go beyond simple skills taught in the classroom. I’ve always enjoyed math and attending math competitions was a perfect way for me to fuel my love of the subject.
Academics Upper SchoolHank Schilling ’24
Read More“Poly understands how sports and academics are equally important in students’ lives. We have a wide array of sports to choose from and many teams to join both in Middle School and Upper School. There are facilities and fields for almost every sport you can think of.”
John W. ’32
Read More“John W. ’32 loves P.E. and shows good sportsmanship after each contest.”
Junie Blaise ’24
Read More“Junie is a bright and smart student who goes beyond just academics. She was willing to help other students who were struggling,”
Khari Freeman ’24
Read More“There are so many good people around and there is always someone you can ask for help when you need it.”
MaKiyah Turner-Hicks ’24
Read More“I decided to come to Poly because of its amazing extracurriculars. I’m really interested in theater, visual arts, language, and sports, and Poly offers all of them.”
Margaret Cochran ’26
Read More“From a dramatic musical to creating an abstract painting. Poly has so many classes from which you can choose what you really want to do.”
Nina E. ’32
Read MoreNina E. ’32 brightens Lower School everyday with her luminous spirit and irrepressible enthusiasm.
Parsa Aghazadeh ’25
Read More“Parsa truly embodies what it means to be a Poly student. Not only is he intrinsically motivated and intellectually curious, he is kind and respectful to all…”
Sophia C. ’31
Read MoreSophia C. ’31 lives to challenge and better herself through her pursuit of knowledge.
Valentina Aberle ’27
Read More“Something that I will take away from this school and the people in it is that it’s OK to make mistakes, that it’s OK to be scared, and that it’s important to be yourself.”
Zoe D. ’29
Read MoreZoe D. ’29 is a great team player and her creativity shines through all of her work.
Caiden S. ’29
Read MoreCaiden created a “Band in a Box” video by writing his own piano composition, playing and recording it, and putting it together with three professional musicians playing bass, guitar, and saxophone.
Jonathan D. ’30
Read MoreJonathan D. ’30 wrote a story entitled “How Bird Got its Wings” adapted from a Haudenosaunee folktale.
Nikash Khanna ’24
Read More“I like the supportive people and the expansive campus at Poly Prep.”
Zeke Wise ’24
Read More“The campus is so amazing. I feel like I’m on a real college campus.”
Lucas Hunter ’23
Read More“Poly Prep has allowed me to flourish in both athletics and the arts.”
Dylan D. ’34
Read MoreDylan D. ’34 is great at fostering community among her classmates with her creative storytelling and enthusiasm.
Shayaan M. ’34
Read MoreShayaan M. ’34 is a voracious reader and a kind friend who is always happy to support his classmates.
Karan T. ’32
Read MoreKaran T. ’32 has an insatiable appetite for knowledge across ALL subject areas.
Caroline M. ’33
Read MoreCaroline M. ’33 is an excellent, creative student who has discovered that she loves to write and read poems.
Krystal F. ’32
Read MoreKrystal F. ’32 is independent and responsible, kind, caring, and empathetic. She stands out as a true leader in the classroom.
Liam S. ’33
Read MoreLiam S.’33 is very bright and curious student all around, but especially stands out in math. He sees patterns and numbers everywhere!
Zuva K-P ’28
Read More“I loved history my whole life and this year my teacher is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.”
Reyhan Sanchez ’24
Read More“My interest in chemistry stems from how cool it is to see the way everything interacts.”
Samantha M. ’31
Read MoreSome of Samantha’s favorite classes include Math, Art, and Dance.