Finding a middle school program that is the right fit for your child is a challenging and important task. The middle school years are critical for setting the stage for high school success and molding the beginnings of adulthood. During adolescence, children experience rapid and uneven changes in their physical, emotional, and cognitive development--more so than at any other time in their lives except for the period from birth to 18 months. At Breakwater, we celebrate the enthusiasm and complexity of middle schoolers and embrace this stage in a young person’s life as an exciting and fertile time for growth.

Breakwater’s middle school program offers an integrated, relevant curriculum and high academic expectations within a supportive and caring learning environment. We believe middle school students are highly capable, and we challenge them to achieve their best work. At the same time, we nurture students’ imaginations and help them develop the independence and confidence to be themselves and explore their passions. Our small, innovative middle program also fosters close relationships between students and adults who understand both the emotional and the academic needs of young adolescents.

When supported by a nurturing, challenging and engaging middle school program, early adolescents find their own voices, become creative and critical thinkers, and emerge as self-aware and self-confident individuals who are ready to meet the challenges of high school and beyond.

As you explore options for your child’s middle school experience, please come in and tour our classrooms, meet our students and teachers, and see our learning community in action. I look forward to meeting with you and your family.

Cheryl Hart

Director, Grades 3--Middle School