Middle School

Middle level children are unique. They are moving developmentally from an adult-centered perspective to a wider view of their world where their own ideas and interactions with peers are crucial. These young people must be educated in a way that taps into their growing world view while giving firm support for their questioning and searching. Middle School students should not be treated like Lower Schoolers or Upper Schoolers because they do not respond and learn in the same ways.

The Middle School staff worked hard to develop a curriculum, an approach and a schedule that meets the specific needs of these students.

Middle School students are divided into two groups: 5^th and 6^th grades and 7^th and 8^th grades. Our teams give students and teachers a strong sense of identity within which learning and caring are valued. This identity helps to build a school where children want to belong and want to contribute. Within this context teachers and their teaching is valued as the adults support and encourage their students. Teams allow for innovative and creative curriculum development.