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BALANCE IN THE MIDDLE
Middle school occupies a special place in a student’s life, at that all- important nexus between childhood and adolescence. We’re sensitive to the unique needs of this time, and that’s why the heart of our middle school experience is balance.
What we call “Balance in the Middle” means simultaneously challenging students with the academic rigor needed to prepare them for high school and providing them with a nurturing learning environment along the
way. We push our middle school students to develop study skills, to think critically and creatively, and to grow intellectually, while also allowing them time during the school day to be “just kids” with fun and games, open gyms, tournaments, and down time. It is this kind of balance—including a thoughtful, manageable homework load—that we believe holds the key to a successful middle school experience.
