The Junior High School provides a supportive environment where children learn by doing. They can explore the performing arts, STEAM, and athletics programs. Kids are encouraged to "do hard things" and are given the opportunity to make a difference in the world through student-driven service projects.
Emphasis is placed on the cognitive, creative, social, and physical development of each child.
The core curriculum includes: multi-genre reading, diction, writing, math, social studies, science, foreign language, and technology instruction. Developmental activities and extracurricular programs are implemented in all areas, including dance, music lessons, cooking and gardening.
The uniqueness of the lessons include:- multi-genre reading;language arts;
- learning Chinese;
- technology exploration - each student learns how to strategically use their iPad;
- art lessons in collaboration with The Juilliard School.