Welcome to the nest!
Nestled on the bucolic 100-acre campus of Stoneleigh-Burnham School (SBS), the SBS Middle School was founded in 2004 according to three guiding principles:
1. The School’s mission statement and the focus on international community, respect, authentic best self, and voice.
2. The research-based principles of successful middle schools – culture, curriculum, and leadership –according to the Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE) .
3. The core elements of self-esteem in girls according to Dr. JoAnn Deak: connectedness, competence, confidence.
A Word from the Dean
“Students’ questions and ideas fill the air as they work and learn together, contributing and discussing each other’s understanding of the world, and pushing themselves beyond what they thought possible. Through classes, arts, athletics, the residential life program, advisory, and class meeting, students are encouraged to develop their voice as they create a positive atmosphere for living and learning together. Everyone can find their place here.”
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2004
Integrated, skills-based placements in math & grade-based placements in arts, humanities, languages, sciences.
International and domestic students are welcome for 7-day boarding, 5-day boarding, and day enrollment options in the SBS Middle School (Grades 7 & 8).
Student Council (StuCo) begins in Middle School, with representation from both Grade 7 and Grade 8.
Riding, Dance, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Fitness, Musical Theatre, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Softball, Tennis are available at the junior varsity or varsity level for all Middle Schoolers.
SBS’s Academic Learning Center is available to Middle School students with a dedicated and developmentally appropriate Middle School Skills program.
Assessment practices, including having eliminated all letter grades, are designed to respond to and support the unique developmental needs of young adolescents.
– Bill Ivey, Middle School Dean
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Questions?
Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@sbschool.org
Profile of an SBS Student
Multi-Dimensional Learner:
• finds joy and power in learning
• engaged in and out of class and demonstrates comprehension of subject matter
• curious, questioning, and intrigued about multiple subject areas
• takes risks knowing that they are in a supportive and safe space to push their own limits
• fully engages with faculty and students in both one-on-one, group, and class settings and proactively seeks help and guidance
Aspirational Leader:
• seeks opportunities to raise their hands, present an idea, or try something new
• is courageous as defined by them
• is finding their voice, looking for ways to advocate while learning from their peers
• practices physical, emotional, and mental self care and proactively seeks help when needed
Committed Community Member:
• creates space for others, listens empathetically, and thinks deeply about fairness and equity
• embodies the SBS Community Equity and Justice Vision Statement, fulfilling the expectation that all students are valued, supported, and empowered to be their best selves
• actively listens to different points of view and seek opinions that are not like theirs
• participates in school activities, both formal and informal, and helps others who might need assistance in identifying their place of belonging at SBS
• seeks to make the world a better place for all
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