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An independent day & boarding school for college-bound girls
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Founded in 1851, SEM is an extraordinary day and boarding school for girls from across Western New York, the United States, and the world. With its understanding of traditional and creative approaches to education in the 21st century, SEM inspires graduates to emerge from their high school experience as leaders, proud to shape society rather than be controlled or defined by it. They live and lead with energy, confidence, honor, and courage.
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SEMSATIONAL Stories
What makes SEM so special? Students, alums, parents and faculty share their stories.
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Traditions and School Life
Both serious and fun traditions are at the core of our school culture.
Live at SEM - Our Boarding Program
SEM’s residential students live together in a beautiful community and neighborhood adjacent to the school.
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Trimester 1 Capstone Presentations
On Friday, November 22, we had the first group of seniors present their capstone projects to the SEM community. We heard presentations on a range of topics that were interesting and thought provoking. Every SEM senior completes this self-directed independent project of her own design, guided by Capstone mentors as the apex of her subject's inquiry.
Just as a real capstone is held aloft by the building blocks beneath it, the SEM Capstone is built on four years of learning and growth, and stands proudly at the highest point of the structure that a student has built stone by stone. Capstone Projects are highly individualized and may include original research, community service, performance, studio production, and entrepreneurship, in addition to advanced academic scholarship. The possibilities for research are endless; they are limited only by a student’s imagination!