6th through 8th

Our middle school program gives young adolescents a safe, supportive environment and a challenging academic program.

All students continue to study a second language, earning a high school credit for the eighth grade class in French, Spanish, or Latin. All students take Algebra I before graduating, and our flexible program allows students who need to move more quickly through the math sequence, the opportunity to take Algebra II in eighth grade. The eighth grade Earth Science course also is a high-school credit course. All 6-8 grade students take a literature class and a grammar and composition class, guaranteeing superb reading and writing skills. Students are expected to master a rich body of factual knowledge, to present orally on a regular basis, and to demonstrate the ability to do research and to work collaboratively. Technology skills continue to be taught directly and are used throughout the curriculum. Even in this challenging academic environment, we remember that our students are children. They continue to have time to play outside, they continue to have physical education, and they continue to have art and music instruction. Athletic teams begin with 5th grade and include: volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.