A Day in the Life: Middle School

Overview

As a student progresses through the Middle School, she is challenged to develop to her fullest potential spiritually, intellectually, and personally. The Middle School emphasizes serious study, education for social responsibility, and the development of a strong faith. Individual and classroom instruction, demonstration, group problem solving, projects and field trips foster growth in knowledge and skills and the attitude of learning as a lifetime process.

Language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religious education and foreign languages comprise the core Middle School curriculum. In addition, courses in Studio Art, Art History, Music, Drama, Dance, Computer, Physical Education and Library skills are vital components of the program. Teachers encourage students to take risks, experience success and view disappointments as a vehicle for future growth.

Community service in the Middle School is organized around grade-level themes and the girls typically participate with their advisory groups. Volunteering in our Lower School, visiting a nursing home or hospital and working in an aquatic therapy program are some of the projects Middle School students do.

Beginning in Grade 6, the girls may also participate in interscholastic sports and the Middle School girls may choose from field hockey, soccer, basketball, swimming, lacrosse and softball. Teams are divided by skill level and efforts are made to give every girl an opportunity to play the sport of her choice.

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