Middle School years are a time of great transition, an evolution from childhood to adolescence marked by emotional, social and academic adjustments. Maimonides is dedicated to easing the changes, turning these years into a springboard for a positive Upper School experience.

Like the Upper School students, Middle School students begin the day with tefillah b’tzibbur (group prayer). Their academic schedules and extracurricular opportunities are largely in tune with Grades 9-12, giving the students a familiarity with the years to come. The Middle School Director and Grade Deans provide a network of academic and personal support to meet students’ changing needs.

Limudei Kodesh (Judaic Studies)
Study of Chumash (Bible), Navi (Prophets) and Torah she be’al Peh (oral law) continue in Grades 7 and 8. Skills are consolidated as students dig deeper into the moral and ethical issues raised by the texts.

Gemara study begins in Grade 7, with an opening focus on texts relevant to daily prayer. Engaged by dialogues across the ages represented on the page, students are exposed to the beginning of a lifelong love of Torah and learning.

In the classroom, Hebrew language abilities continue to develop from students’ Elementary School experience, as they gain fluency in conversation and written composition.

General Studies
The General Studies curriculum encompasses English, social studies, mathematics and science. Optional French or Spanish language courses begin in Grade 8.

Maimonides Middle School makes students’ personal and academic well-being a priority. Surrounded by a school community that values their developing talents, students gain the support they need to approach Upper School with comfort and confidence.