Academics
Upper School
D-E Welcomes Julie Choi, Upper School Principal
Dwight-Englewood School welcomes Julie Choi, joining the School as Upper School Principal effective July 1, 2026.
"Julie brings more than two decades of experience as a dynamic and student-centered educational leader. She [most recently served] as Assistant Head of Upper School at Riverdale Country School, where she has co-led the daily operations of a division serving over 550 students and 200 faculty members. In this role, she has honed her leadership skills and been instrumental in faculty development, curriculum design, and community engagement, which she has done in the service of supporting the growth and well-being of every student.Throughout her career, Julie has held a wide range of impactful roles, including putting her B.A. in East Asian Studies from Brown University to good use as a long-time classroom teacher of Japanese and spending almost a decade as Dean of Students, which has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the student experience from multiple perspectives. Her leadership has included overseeing advisory and student life programs, guiding disciplinary processes through restorative practices, strengthening college readiness initiatives, and collaborating closely with families and faculty to build a cohesive and supportive school culture."
In the words of Head of School Dr. James Calleroz White in a message shared earlier this year with the D-E community,
"Julie brings more than two decades of experience as a dynamic and student-centered educational leader. She [most recently served] as Assistant Head of Upper School at Riverdale Country School, where she has co-led the daily operations of a division serving over 550 students and 200 faculty members. In this role, she has honed her leadership skills and been instrumental in faculty development, curriculum design, and community engagement, which she has done in the service of supporting the growth and well-being of every student.Throughout her career, Julie has held a wide range of impactful roles, including putting her B.A. in East Asian Studies from Brown University to good use as a long-time classroom teacher of Japanese and spending almost a decade as Dean of Students, which has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the student experience from multiple perspectives. Her leadership has included overseeing advisory and student life programs, guiding disciplinary processes through restorative practices, strengthening college readiness initiatives, and collaborating closely with families and faculty to build a cohesive and supportive school culture."Learn More
- 2026-'27 Key Dates & Scheduled Closures (PDF)
- 2026-'27 Upper School (US) Course of Study
- 2025-'26 Middle School (MS) Course of Study
- 2025 - '26 Lower School Handbook
- 2025-'26 Middle School Handbook
- 2025-'26 Upper School Handbook
- Class of 2026 Matriculation List (PDF)
- Three-Year (Classes of 2024-2026) Matriculation List (PDF)
- School Profile (2025-2026)
WELCOME
D-E Upper School thrives on the energy and enthusiasm of our students and faculty, engaged together in the joyful pursuit of learning. Education is largely a social and interactive experience as well as an intellectual one, and through our strong student/teacher relationships we provide a vigorous and rigorous academic program. Preparing our students for their future requires our teachers to be actively looking ahead.
In the ninth and tenth grades, students study a core curriculum that solidifies skills through the analysis and appreciation of classic literature, the understanding of critical trends in world history, and process writing in both fields that enables students to make arguments and express them with coherence and grace. In mathematics and science we strive to help students better understand the place of data and data analysis in the world. These courses ground students in basic concepts by looking at relevant uses of mathematics and a focus on experimentation and the methods of science. Offerings in foreign language study within the performing and visual arts further establish an appreciation for the rewards of learning.
After completing their two year core, students can choose from a wide array of elective courses. These courses reflect the diverse passions of our faculty and our commitment to relevant and deep learning. Offered in all departments, students are asked to create, with lots of advice, a series of courses that allows them to pursue their interests within the bounds of the best overall college preparation available.
The academic experience, central to the purpose of the school, must be complemented by a lively, creative, and dynamic co-curricular program in order to provide a complete education. In fact, students can only work to their fullest capacity when they are allowed to pursue activity outside the classroom and stimulate other parts of their minds and souls. A healthy, positive and deep connection to their school is what maximizes their achievement, garnered by the support of the adults around them and the friendship and love of their peers.
Here in the Upper School students will find seasonal athletic teams and other health/fitness program offerings; several major student-led publications (including a foreign-language literary magazine); dozens of clubs and service learning opportunities (some that have been in existence for 30 years, some that change with student interest); and myriad artistic, theatre and music opportunities that cater to the multiple talents of our students and teachers.
We encourage you to learn more about D-E Upper School and look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus. For details visit https://www.d-e.org/admissions/upper-school
Mailing Address: 315 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631gps: 81 Lincoln Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
201-569-9500 Email: d-e@d-e.org
Located in Englewood, New Jersey, Dwight-Englewood is a greater New York City area private school with a rigorous college prep curriculum for boys and girls in preschool through grade 12.