Middle School Overview


In the Middle School, academic excellence meets personal growth in an engaging and dynamic environment.

Our Middle School curriculum is thoughtfully designed to challenge and inspire students, encouraging them to explore diverse subjects and develop critical thinking skills. Each student is provided with a wide variety of opportunities, both in and out of the classroom, that together offer a holistic educational experience that lays a solid academic foundation while nurturing the individual growth of each student.

Explore the Middle School Curriculum

Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Intellectual Growth

To empower girls during the critical middle school years, we’ve developed an engaging and dynamic curriculum designed to give students the freedom to explore, build her confidence, develop independence, and use her voice as she prepares for the next step of her academic journey in the Upper School. Click here to view our Habits of Learning that students use for self-evaluation. 

Our Middle School program is grounded in rigorous academics that form a solid foundation in both content knowledge and academic skills. Through intentional learning experiences informed by the research of the Association for Middle Level Education, students grow their skills to be deep learners and authentic leaders who:

Intentionally Holistic

Beyond the classroom, our Middle School Signature Programs and Signature Leadership Opportunities inspire students to explore their passions and expand their horizons as they embrace challenge, feed their curiosity and build their confidence, preparing them to be changemakers during their time at Forest Ridge and beyond.

Signature Programs

Signature Leadership Experiences


The Middle School in Action