About
More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
Admission
“Our Admissions Committee seeks prospective students who will, in equal measure, embrace all that it means to be a Taft student—the rigors, the fun, the commitments, and the rewards."Peter Frew '75, Director of Admission
Academics
Our students develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
Arts
Success in the Arts is bred of self-confidence; a fearlessness or joy in the process, more than the outcome. Taft School Portrait of an Arts Graduate
Athletics
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
Campus Life
Taft is a school with heart. Our sense of community is strong, and extends to every aspect of campus life.
Giving
Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
Living Our Motto
Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
Livestream

Science Department Course Offerings

Science Course Flowchart

BI313: Aquatic Sciences

BI320: Accelerated Biology

BI330: Honors Biology

BI531: Infectious Diseases*

BI835: Honors Ethnobotany*

BI836: Honors Inquiry in Applied Biology

CH210: Chemistry

CH220: Accelerated Chemistry

CH260: Honors Chemistry 1

CH831: Honors Chemistry 2: Thermodynamics

CH834: Honors Chemistry 2: Organic Chemistry

CH836: Honors Chemistry 2: Inorganic Chemistry

PH120: Accelerated Physics

PH160: Honors Physics 1

PH743: Honors Physics 2: Energy in Daily Life

PH744: Honors Physics 2: Modern Physics

PH870: Honors Calculus Based Physics

SC312: Field Ecology

SC502: Scientific Ethics

SC503: Forensic Science

SC504: Forensic Science

SC511: Science & Culture: The Ultimate Fusion

SC512: Science & Culture: The Ultimate Fusion

SC515: Environmental Science

SC516: Environmental Science

SC541: Introduction to Engineering and Design

SC544: 3-D Design and Prototyping

SC546: Sports and Performance Engineering

SC591: Independent Tutorial in Science

SC592: Independent Tutorial in Science

SC593: Independent Tutorial in Engineering

SC594: Independent Tutorial in Engineering

SC723: Honors Psychology 1

SC733: Honors Environmental Science 1

SC738: Honors Environmental Science 2: Anthropocene*

SC742: Honors Environmental Sci 2: Climate Injustice*

SC744: Honors Psychology 2: The Individual

SC746: Honors Psychology 2: Decision Making