Middle School Curriculum

A Time to Discover Oneself

At Heritage Hall, middle school is a time when students develop interests, disciplines, and self-reliance that prepare them for the rigors of upper school.  It’s a place where students are nurtured, their individualities are embraced, and their choices are their own.  And it’s an atmosphere where it’s cool to do your best, earn recognition from teachers, and be liked for who you really are.

Opportunities for Self-Exploration

To foster self-exploration and self-definition, fifth and sixth grade students are given opportunities to enrich their electives through co-curricular activities.  We ask seventh and eighth graders to choose their own electives, pick their own sports, and commit to their preference of world language study.

Diverse Lessons for Diverse Students

Realizing that middle schoolers are diverse in multiple ways, we provide a wide range of intellectual, social, and physical experiences – from academic challenges to advisory competitions – to foster important lessons in cooperation, teamwork, and personal growth.

Environment to Reach Personal Potential

Heritage Hall’s middle school is a close-knit community, where our learners are challenged and supported as they progress through a truly unique period in their lives.  Our curriculum emphasizes collaboration and critical thinking and encourages students to relate what they learn to their lives and the world around them.  Throughout middle school, the principles of integrity, academic excellence, kindness, respect, and trust are integrated into all aspects of the program.  Reaching personal potential is our aspiration for every student.