Academic & Programmatic Highlights

Academic Strengths

  • Exploratory curriculum with a focus on core academic disciplines (Science, Math, English, and History)
  • Immersion-based foreign language instruction in French, Spanish, and Chinese
  • Wide array of arts classes including Music, Dance, Drama, and Fine Art
  • Latin in Grades Seven and Eight
  • Academic Resource Center to support students with learning differences
  • Full-time Middle School Counselor teaches decision-making classes and supports girls social-emotional growth

Programmatic Highlights

  • Advisory program connects each girl to a caring faculty advisor and provides a "safe space" for girls to get support, encouragement, and feedback.
  • Student-owned tablet PC's that serve as "virtual binders"
  • Media production studio with 17 networked iMac computers for student work in graphic design, podcasting, digital filmmaking, and programming.
  • Grade level commons rooms for class meetings, informal gathering, and "down time"
  • Interscholastic sports program including Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Softball, Equitation, and Polo
  • LEED-certified GREEN Middle School building
  • Wireless data projectors in all classrooms
  • Extensive club offerings including, The Grizzly Gazette, Diversity Club, Improv Theater, Art Club, Paws and Claws, and many more
  • Annual musical production offers experience in both musical theater and technical theater
  • Big and Little Sister program for girls in Grades Six and Eight
  • Extensive leadership opportunities for girls in student government, school spirit, and volunteer service

Guides and Other Information

The 2013-14 Middle School Curriculum Guide will be update in summer 2013.