The staff at the school strives to provide academic excellence and developmental responsiveness for all middle level students. The advisor-advisee program at the sixth grade level assists in the transition from elementary to middle school. The curriculum addresses substantive issues and skills relevant to the students, enabling them to assume control of their own learning, connect school experiences to their daily lives outside school, and discover their own abilities and opportunities. There is a balance of core classes and a wide variety of exploratories. Band and vocal music are offered as electives.
Students also have extracurricular opportunities in both sports and academics.
6th graders are involved in Math Bee and Invention Convention. 7th and 8th graders can participate in MathCounts, Mock Trial, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, softball, baseball and cheerleading.