A focus of the program is to cultivate each child's sense of identity and self-motivation.
Individual projects become more challenging and homework assignments are more demanding.
In both grades, lessons in the core curriculum relate to the major topic of study in social studies. Ancient civilization provides the basis for the Fifth Grade curriculum while the Middle Ages center the Sixth Grade curriculum. Literature, art, science, drama, and music classes are taught in conjunction with the core topic, demonstrating for students the interrelationship of the subjects. The core curriculum is enriched by trips to the Museum of Natural History, the Cloisters, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Students explore literature related to the core topic through class discussion, written work, projects, and literary analysis.