Laying the Groundwork. Strengthening the Foundation. Building the Bridge.
In the middle school, girls develop curiosity, tenacity and intellectual carefulness. They research problems, brainstorm solutions, create prototypes, test and revise.
Signature Academic Programs
Study Habits & Intellectual Virtue
Study habits and intellectual virtue program
Latin
Classical roots in grades 6 and 7 and a full year of Latin in grade 8
STEM
Design thinking and integrated science, technology, engineering and math
Physical Science
Lab-based Introduction to Physical Science in grade 8
Study Abroad
Ancient, Medieval & Renaissance Ireland study abroad program
Geography
Full year of intensive study in Geography
Skills Development
Intensive skills development in math, writing and grammar, reading and reasoning
English
Double offering of Literature and Language Arts in grades 6 and 7
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Small classes encourage a high level of rapport between students and teachers. Our faculty know how to tap and channel the intellectual energy and passion of middle school girls.
In 6th to 8th grades, students gradually take ownership of their learning. They grow in self-knowledge, build and value friendships and come to understand their responsibility to each other.
Our middle school curriculum sets girls up for success in our rigorous upper school college preparatory, honors and AP courses, while a wide variety of cocurricular activities allows them to explore and develop interests.