The Middle School experience provides the crucial link between the foundations of the Lower School program and the expectations for independence in Upper School. These years encompass a period of rapid growth and change. In Middle School, each girl learns to develop independent skills, to build social, community, and leadership skills, and to acquire a sense of confidence and competence as she comes to know herself. Girls encounter a rigorous academic curriculum, creative opportunities in art, music, and drama, a developmentally appropriate program in physical education and sports, and a supportive advisory and homeroom system—all of this in an atmosphere that encourages respect and the importance of relationships.

In Middle School, faculty directly address what it means to be an active participant in an all-girls setting. Teachers speak directly to the positive qualities of girls and encourage them to use those qualities to create a strong community. Both individual and group achievements are cited and celebrated, affirming these positive contributions. The curriculum is college preparatory and challenging, emphasizing achievement in learning through teachers' and advisors' supportive relationships with students. Learning is a community endeavor, and the culture of talk and collaboration permeates the classroom. Each teacher, in response to the age and interests of the students, provides a range of engaging learning experiences and projects. There is an expectation that each student will bring her unique background, skills, and approach to learning to the benefit of all. The program is thoughtfully structured to develop studentship skills, moving from the intense support of the transition curriculum in Grade 5 to near independence in Grade 8. Through this developmental process, each girl comes to know how she learns best. Students have the opportunity to work at tasks that require shared leadership. By the end of Middle School, they have acquired a sense of a group identity as well as a sense of pride in their individual accomplishments.