![Two students smiling at camera in Intermediate art class](/sites/default/files/styles/width_640/public/2019-11/intart_herotall_2400x1350.jpg?itok=mm6yJwg7)
Middle School
Students learn to apply their academic skills, embrace a higher level of independence, and engage in arts-centered, project-based learning in all subjects.
“At The Lab School, you are no longer that kid — the one who struggles to read, or who has issues with spelling. In many ways, you’re like everyone else. You can succeed at Lab. Believing in yourself — that you have the ability to go beyond what others expect of you — is the most important factor of success. Lab helped me do this, and it has changed my life.”
— Lab School Student
Geared towards students in grades 5-8, the Middle School program focuses on developing skills, knowledge, independence, and self-advocacy. The academic curriculum continues to provide opportunities for hands-on, project-based learning, while students are supported in tackling increasingly rigorous content. Classes are always differentiated to support individual student needs, and opportunities for intensive remediation continue. Increased choice is a crucial part of the program, with students selecting arts and STEM courses, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
Creativity and Challenge Throughout the Day
![Word Play, Intermediate](/sites/default/files/styles/width_1440/public/2020-03/ai_vertical_0.jpg?itok=tZJ8pQj7)
![Amy Young](/sites/default/files/styles/width_200/public/2023-09/Young_Amy_10593517.jpg?itok=mpkx1daE)
Amy Young
Intermediate Teaching Artist -Writing
Imaginations are soaring in Intermediate’s Authors and Illustrators class.
Middle School Leadership
Reach out to us at anytime. We are here to help.
![Melissa Wood](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-09/Wood_Melissa_10593515.jpg?itok=kDDRHJ1A)
Melissa Wood
- Head of Middle School
![Angela Steele](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-09/Steele_Angie_10593493.jpg?itok=tVeR7EZW)
Angela Steele
- Associate Head of Middle School
Prospective Students and Families
![Nakia Hackett](/sites/default/files/styles/width_100/public/2023-09/Hackett_Nakia_10593411_23-24a.jpg?itok=ziQ9KyQX)
Nakia Hackett
- Admissions Associate
Current Students and Families
![Facstaff photo](/sites/default/files/styles/width_100/public/2023-11/dau_kelly_11168287.jpg?itok=btATbduQ)
Kelly Dau
- Administrative Assistant
![Angela Steele](/sites/default/files/styles/width_100/public/2023-09/Steele_Angie_10593493.jpg?itok=zNUeePHT)
Angela Steele
- Associate Head of Middle School
![Melissa Wood](/sites/default/files/styles/width_100/public/2023-09/Wood_Melissa_10593515.jpg?itok=dHcF4Lao)
Melissa Wood
- Head of Middle School