"Huge is the only word there is to describe how important the new Middle School is to our overall arts program. For the first time we will have well-designed, dedicated space for choral music, instrumental music, and dance."
  BARBARA WEINSTEIN,
  FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT HEAD

NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Learning at Country Day has always eclipsed the neat rows of desks and teachers at the chalkboards. Our Middle School program is dedicated to innovative teaching.

The new Middle School will consist of three buildings around an open, central lawn. The classrooms are designed with an eye to the flexible needs of our Middle School program. From group collaboration to individual projects, to safe and secure storage areas — the Middle School will open up horizons of exploration and creativity that will match best-teaching practices.

State-of-the-art technical infrastructure will provide both wired and wireless options to every classroom. Classrooms will be about 200 square feet larger with each pair of rooms sharing outdoor space that extends the learning environment. Science classrooms will meet the National Science Teachers’ Association standard of 1,200 square feet, and will have four lab stations for hands-on learning so important to understanding scientific concepts. There will also be a 20-station computer lab.

Ever cognizant of the Country Day commitment to developing the scholar, artist and athlete of character in every child, nearly 4,000 square feet will be devoted to dance and music. For the first time Country Day will have dedicated spaces for these activities. A 73-seat capacity orchestra room, a choral room large enough for about 70 students, an individual practice room, a dance/performance studio, and lockable storage will truly tell our children that we are firmly behind their development and growth as citizens of the world.

The new Middle School will open up fresh vistas to students and teachers, alike, as they navigate together this critical developmental phase.