Dear EMS Community,

The Class of 2023 recently completed the secondary school placement process, and their families have shared their results with us. Our soon-to-be graduates were not only accepted to the most selective secondary and boarding schools in the country but — more importantly — were able to find the right-fit institutions to enable them to continue thriving academically, athletically, artistically, and socially in the next chapter of their lives.

These students have been on an intentional journey with us from early childhood through eighth grade and are now fully benefiting from the EMS advantage, an intentional pathway designed to instill the readiness and mindset needed to succeed in secondary school and beyond. We regularly hear from secondary schools that our graduates stand out among their peers, having been prepared by EMS to be leaders in their new communities who are equipped with the self-awareness and resilience to take risks, effectively collaborate, and advocate for their ideas.

While 88% of families tell us that they will be attending one of their top three school choices, it’s interesting to note that many of their selections have evolved, exceeding the expectations they had when they first entered EMS.

“Secondary school placement is a partnership between the school and the family,” says Jed Silverstein, director of secondary school placement. “Families are the experts in who their child is, what their happiness looks like, and their expectations for success. EMS has extensive knowledge of and strong partnerships with public, day, and boarding schools where our students have attended and flourished and is there to support them in reaching their destination.”

Secondary school is the next milestone in a child’s education and will likely play a significant role in shaping their college choices, career, and continued growth, so it’s only natural to want to know more about the resources and benefits EMS offers. We are, therefore, planning opportunities for families of our younger students to learn more about our placement process in the 2023–2024 academic year.

In closing, I want to express my gratitude to our eighth-grade families. Your unwavering support and encouragement of your child’s education has undoubtedly played a significant role in their acceptance to these outstanding institutions and, along with their EMS education, has laid the foundation for success in the years ahead.

In partnership,

Marek Beck, Ph.D.

Head of School