Self

Our Mission: To inspire unbounded curiosity and independent thought in every one of our students, to nurture their knowledge of themselves, and to expand their full academic and personal potential.

Middle School is ripe with self-discovery. This self-exploration is accomplished through advisory and our signature AEIOU program. AEIOU stands for Awareness, Empathy, Inclusion, Opportunity through differences, and Understanding (see more on "AEIOU" post).

As a community, we care deeply about celebrating diversity in all its forms and recognize the importance of considering perspectives other than our own in today’s world. Students engage in regular advisory and classroom lessons that enable them to explore diverse backgrounds, values, identities, and perspectives in order to build empathy and awareness. Through these thoughtful conversations guided by faculty, our students develop a strong sense of self, explore how they learn best, and exercise their unique voices—the foundation for deeper engagement and authentic learning. The dialogue and personal growth that result are powerful.