Middle School
Our middle school program is designed to be academically challenging, personally empowering, and responsive to the unique personal and social needs of early adolescents. Modeled after Maria Montessori's philosophy, our Middle School offers a balance of academics, life experience, and commmunity service. The mission of our middle school program is to forge the connection between adolescent development and academic learning.
Students are given the opportunity to do meaningful work, to be leaders, to learn in groups, to work independently, to take appropriate risks, and to learn from both their successes and their mistakes. They are encouraged to express themselves, to reflect on whom they are becoming, and to understand and empathize with those around them.
Academic work is arranged in four nine-week quarters, and is designed to cross the traditional curricular boundaries, including planning and operating a business. A high level of personal responsibility, accountability, and parent involvement helps develop responsible work habits.