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Middle School
As children enter late childhood and adolescence, our hope is that their questions deepen and that what they find meaningful begins to guide and inspire them in their work. We want the light of ideas and learning to be in their eyes, for them to know that they have agency in the world and that their process, ideas, hopes, fears, and wonderings matter.
When students enter seventh grade, they enter with their own questions and perspectives. They’re starting to form their own ideas about how the world operates and what they feel is important. In student’s daily experiences, they participate in a workshop model that allows them to refine their communication skills through reading, writing and discussion, as well as through the use of The Arts.
Students have access to primary sources and firsthand experiences, providing them with new content to support their thinking, writing, questioning, and interactions with the world. Students study historical documents like the Constitution, visit museums and locations like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and immerse themselves in historical sites like Ellis Island. These opportunities allow students to find information, reflect on ideas and learn from the world.
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We broaden their experiences through trips to Philadelphia and Washington DC to visit the places our country was founded and where the foundational questions about freedom, independence, and community were posed. Through these experiences, students are challenged to find their own arguments and express their ideas about history, science, and mathematics.
We aim to teach students that they are not passive receivers of knowledge but active participants that are capable of engaging with the ideas of the past and generating new ideas for our world now and for what they envision for the future. As the next generation of leaders, they must learn to think critically, articulate and uphold meaningful standards, and contribute to shaping the world they envision.
Our students learn to research, discuss, and collaborate effectively. We believe that equipping them with knowledge, context, and learning tools is essential for solving the complex problems of the future. From kindergarten to eighth grade, we provide students with increasingly rich experiences and inspiration from history, science, mathematics, the Arts, and diverse perspectives, equipping them to approach the world with thoughtfulness, creativity, and confidence.
6th - 8th Grade
Our Middle School Program provides for a strong development of community within the sixth-eighth grade classes. We provide a model of learning that allows for different configurations of study groups that can be grade specific or blended classes based on subjects, individual needs and interests.
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Students expand their ability to integrate skills-weaving together different subjects and strands to discover new relationships. In mathematics, students begin pre-algebra and progress into algebra and geometry, growing varied experiences that highlight the joy of numbers and the practical applications of these skills. In the middle science program, observation, hands-on experiments, and research are used to develop scientific skills and growing an appreciation for the relationship between ecosystems. In Language Arts, students continue their work in fiction and poetry while developing new skills in expository writing, essays on varied topics, and research papers. There readings and discussions put attention on biographies, historical documents, and cultural texts, deepening their understanding of the role the arts plays in cultural memory and civilization.
Students participate in an annual school play project, music history and art history classes, choral performances, presentations of work, overnight field trips, community service projects, and mentorship opportunities with younger grades. These experiences allow for students to practice a new level of practical, real world applications of concepts in science, math, social studies, language arts and the Arts.
We put attention and time into building a strong sense of community within the middle school program and the overall school environment, ensuring that students feel seen, supported and appropriately challenged. This ongoing work is woven into the daily schedule with regular community conversations discussing actions we can take to strengthen our community - aiding to build communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, students go on regular field trips, participate in community service projects, as well as mentorship programs with younger grades. These experiences not only deepen their connection to the school community but also extend their sense of belonging and responsibility to the broader New York City community.
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Middle School Experiences
Admissions
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Apply Online
All prospective families are asked to complete our online registration form and submit a $150 application fee.* When following the link to register, you will be asked to create a brightwheel account before filling out the registration form – we use brightwheel as our parent portal. Once your application is processed, administration will be in touch to introduce you to the brightwheel system and collect your application fee.
Once all forms and fees have been submitted, a virtual family interview will be scheduled with the director.
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Applications are due by January 24th for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
*application fee is non-refundable
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Registration Notification
Acceptance emails go out:
​Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Important Enrollment Deadlines
Tuition Assistance Application Deadline – Friday, January 17th, 2025
Deadline to Apply – Friday, January 24th, 2025
Decision Letters Go Out – Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Families Reply By – Friday, February 14th, 2025