Academics
Liberal arts, made modern and practical
English
From 5th-12th grade, students read 100+ books within & beyond the canon, discovering the personal & universal value of reading. Students learn to create across a range of forms--essays, podcasts, and videos--for a range of purposes and audiences.
Math
In 5th & 6th grade, students develop strong mathematical foundations, developing numeracy and automaticity in essential, everyday math. When they are ready, students begin the algebraic sequence, for which we use Exeter Math, an interleaved curriculum.
Social Science
The middle school sequence starts with Citizenship: Local & National and builds outward from there. By the end of middle school, students understand their place in the world, in history, and in time.
Science
Middle school starts with two years on The Natural World, which uses museums, parks, and nature as a jumping off point for science. In 7th grade, students begin Integrated Science, where they learn some of biology, chemistry, and physics each year.
Data Science
In middle school, students take a half credit Data Science course each year. Our middle school data science sequence aligns with our science and social science programs, deepening the rigor and heightening the relevance of these courses.
Practical Psychology
Throughout middle school, students take a once a week Practical Psychology course that imparts the most valuable scientific insights and tools we've learned about the human mind. Students consistently apply what they are learning, which helps them internalize these insights for the long-term.