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The Middle School

Toward independence and self-reliance

“Our students consistently impress me with their academic accomplishments, their concern for each other, and their willingness to pitch in and help their fellow students.”
-- Mark Anderson, Middle School Teacher

Middle School moves from the homeroom setting of the younger grades into a departmentalized structure that features academic specialists for each subject area. The course work is demanding. Students tackle important and enduring writers like Homer and Shakespeare.  They delve deep into the history of both the ancient and modern worlds.  Science focuses on content (what we know) and process (how we come to know it) with investigations ranging from Elements and the Periodic Table to Invertebrate and Vertebrate Adaptations.  The math curriculum takes students through Algebra I.  Art, music, drama, foreign language (French or Spanish), technology, physical education and religion round out the curriculum.

The Middle School supports the needs of students to question and explore, to define their beliefs and move toward self-reliance.  The program is structured along lines that allow each student to discover positive ways to earn the respect of their peers. Students build a sense of personal worth based on competence and meaningful participation.

While adolescents need room to discover their own identity, they also need the security of clear boundaries and caring adults willing to serve as mentors in this process. 

An Advisory Program provides each student with a special adult advocate. Selected faculty members at each grade level serve as advisors to small groups of students, meeting with them regularly to explore topics of special importance in early adolescence.  Each week, advisors also meet together as a team to plan activities, share insights and ensure a consistent, thoughtful experience for all students at grade level. 

Middle School faculty appreciate the natural life progression of which adolescence is a part.  They are prepared to take on the roles of mentor and coach, creating opportunities for Middle School students to make decisions, articulate personal goals, and meet the challenge of leadership as they prepare for high school and beyond.

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