The Middle School curriculum is developmental in nature, building on and reinforcing the skills emphasized in the Lower School. Instructional activities promote thinking, from concrete to abstract concepts. Boys in Grade Five are introduced to both French and Spanish and then select one for further study in Grade Six. Boys in Forms I and II study Latin in addition to French or Spanish. Computer activities are integrated in all subject areas.
Art offers opportunities for self-expression in a variety of media.
In music, boys explore the history of music and are invited to sing in the Middle School choir. Physical Education encourages skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Field trips, both day and overnight, make use of the resources of the city and beyond, and supplement the curriculum. Extracurricular activities allow boys to pursue individual interests and to take on leadership roles. Coeducational activities with girls schools begin in Grade Five, and include exchange days, field trips, choral concerts, dramatic performances, and community service projects.