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Academics

Middle School

Overview
Curriculum
Class Spotlight
Discovering Her Voice and Talents in Our Middle School

Life can be challenging for young girls as they navigate the sometimes bumpy road of adolescence. While our curriculum and our standards for academic and personal behavior are demanding, we also provide each girl a safe place to learn about herself, her values, and her relationship to the world. We appreciate each girl for who she is. As a result, she comes to appreciate herself more and grows in confidence for the future. Whether speaking in class, trying out for the play, learning an instrument, or making an announcement in front of all her classmates, she finds her voice — and learns how to use it.

Middle School Details

Grades 6–8 Enrollment

146 students from 44 communities. 8:1 student-faculty ratio.

 

Academic Highlights

World language program includes Chinese, French, Spanish and Latin. Extensive offerings and electives in math, science, technology, English, visual art, music, dance and drama. Courses in ethics, public speaking and leadership. Strong advisory program. Honor Code.

 

Spaces for Learning

Library, computer lab, science labs and art studio. Music Wing includes vocal and instrumental rooms, recording studio and practice rooms. Arts Center with a theater, art gallery and dance studio. Brand new classroom building opened fall of 2010.

 

Physical Education and Athletics

Nine interscholastic teams for Grades 7 and 8. Physical education program for Grades 6–8. Facilities include a field house, weight room, two multipurpose synthetic turf fields and five tennis courts.

 

Dining Hall

Hot entrees, deli sandwiches, soups and a salad bar.


Clubs, Activities and Community Service

Student clubs, publications, performance groups and many opportunities to participate in community service. Read more about Clubs and Activities.


Afterschool Program

The 3:30 Club is an optional program that meets 3:30–6:00 p.m. on school days and includes games, computer time, library time and study time.