In our Middle School, students grow academically and personally through a process of active exploration and problem solving, taking on increasing responsibility for themselves and their learning. The heart of our program lies in our strong social curriculum, building community and fostering authentic interpersonal relationships.
We offer a thoughtful balance of required and elective classes based on recommended best practice for students in the fifth through eighth grade age range, providing them with voice and choice.
We affirm the value and worth of each individual and the necessity for a flexible yet firm approach to each individual relationship. We especially affirm that all learning experiences are educational — we do not create a false dichotomy between what is academic and what is non-academic.
The pre-adolescent and early adolescent is at a sometimes delightful, sometimes frustrating age. The best preparation for life for our students is to help them appreciate the relevance and the integration of their learning, their skills, and their lives, and to help them grow in understanding the importance of responsibility in the human community.