“Walker’s is [what] influenced my future professional and personal life.”
Middle School Experience
The Ethel Walker Middle School fosters connections, empathy, confidence and intellectual curiosity. We know that when Middle School girls feel connected to something larger than themselves, they discover their strengths and focus on the joy of discovery (rather than on the drama of adolescence).
In addition to the core Middle School curriculum of English, Ancient and Modern Cultures, U.S. History, Math, Foreign Language, Ecology, Human Biology and Earth Science, girls also take classes in study skills, time management and wellness, and participate in class meetings and community service activities. They learn to think creatively and to believe in themselves, respect their peers and develop the confidence to make their own impact on the world as leaders, learners, caregivers and friends.
Making a Difference
Tending the school’s organic garden, mentoring elementary school children, running book and food drives, helping a village in Africa acquire access to clean water: all of these are opportunities for our students to learn about the world while they are changing it for the better. The best part is, if you have an idea, share it, and you can make it happen!
Middle School Night of Excellence
Each spring the Middle School celebrates a year of excellence in academics and the arts with a special event showcasing student accomplishments.
Promotion Ceremony
Eighth graders enjoy a special "Promotion Ceremony" each year before moving on to the ninth grade. Families and friends attend this special event which includes distinguished prizes, faculty addresses, and student performances. When the Walker's Middle School experience is complete, students will emerge prepared to meet the challenges of high school head on.
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– Molly, '45
