Middle School

The Middle School offers a vibrant and academically rich experience in which all students are encouraged to discover their passions and challenged to reach their full potential. Our community of caring and talented educators is committed to cultivating a sense of joy and wonder for students, to nurture their curiosity about the world around them as they begin to develop a greater sense of agency and ownership in their academic journey.

Built on the foundation of the ASL Portrait of a Learner, our academic program challenges students to be critical thinkers, keen explorers, creative innovators, confident communicators and engaged collaborators. Students are taught to question, investigate, express and create, and to transform their ideas into action. Our inquiry-based and student-centered approach creates an environment in which learning is hands-on, active and collaborative. Middle school students take courses in English, mathematics, performing arts, physical education, science, social studies, visual arts and world languages. In Grades 7 and 8, we offer a variety of elective courses in technology, visual arts and culture and community, where students can pursue a passion or explore a new interest or subject area.

At ASL, we aim to consistently strive toward nurturing a community of learners that is rooted in ASL’s core values of respect, responsibility, kindness, integrity and the courage to act. In support of these values, our middle school offers a robust advisory program that is central to the ASL middle school experience, where we empower students to be their best selves. Our advisories offer a crucial home-base for students where they develop a strong relationship among their peers and with their advisor, creating a safe environment for emotional and academic support.

In the Middle School, we want students to embrace the joy and challenge in their journey of self-discovery that lies ahead of them. Our community of committed educators support students to develop confidence in who they are and what they care about, so that they can be resilient students, lifelong learners and courageous global citizens.

Erica Jones, Middle School Principal
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