Excellence in academic subjects is the core of our curriculum. Our Middle School prepares students for entrance into the high schools to which they aspire, including the Maggie Walker and Appomattox Governor’s Schools, public school specialty centers, and parochial and independent high school programs. Preparation for test-taking and other transitional requirements are systematically addressed.

Our vision for Middle School extends well beyond the academic environment. Our program responds to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents and equips them for learning through frameworks such as:

• Homeroom meetings that help students organize for the school day and manage school-home transitions
• Advisory that fosters student-faculty relationships and close communication between home and school
• Tutorials that provide faculty-supported time for independent or collaborative work on home assignments
• Electives that offer students opportunities to pursue topics of particular interest.

We hope that you are as excited as we are about a Middle School that places students and their learning at the center, appreciates young adolescents and provides the nurturing, the independence, and the welcoming community they require.