Guided by a motto of "Make the right choice, do the right thing," Middle School students use laptops as well as a variety of hands-on learning experiences for an age group which learns best by doing. Class retreats at the beginning of the school year to locales ranging from the Paul B. Johnson State Park to Sea Camp in Florida provide opportunities for essential bonding. Service projects such as planting cypress trees and serving in a soup kitchen elevate community awareness. A strong advising program- each advisor works with just 7-10 students-ensures that the focus is on the whole child, not just "the student."

 "We select flexible
teachers who love kids
and know their subject.
Their job is to get kids
excited about learning,
not just to present
content. The biggest
reward for all of us is
seeing a child smile."

Jane Caine
Head of the Middle School