Welcome

Welcome to the Middle School! In the core academic subjects areas of English, math, science, and history, students learn to think critically, write coherently, and solve problems in a variety of ways. In our liberal arts curriculum, students collaborate and value the richness of good books, penetrating lab experiments, the complexity and elegance of math, learning another language, and the appreciation and practice of fine arts. Moreover, our students learn that curiosity, hard work, creativity, humor and deep inquiry are what constitute a good student.

Students have a rich opportunity to participate in a wide variety of offerings: drama performances, a full slate of team sports, rock band, jazz band, and student government. Students also enjoy an activities period each Friday afternoon where they choose electives like yearbook, environmental club, science club, podcasting, and drawing.

Multicultural perspectives are valued beyond the content offered in history classes. Through literature, science, art, music, math, Spanish, our advisory program, and assemblies, students are asked to respect and learn about the richness, beauty, and struggles of so many cultures on this earth. Our Diversity Spotlights highlight some of the daily ways that diversity work is woven into our curriculum and springs organically from "teachable moments."

Our teachers believe in differentiating instruction and participate annually in workshops and classes to help deepen their repertoire of teaching methodologies. Students learn in a variety of ways so it simply makes sense that our teachers would want to teach in a variety of ways.

We look forward to sharing our experiences, passion for teaching, and love for middle school with you.

Clarence Perkins
Middle School Director & Assistant Head of School