Grades 6-8
the tools to thrive
Baker students deepen their understanding of the arts and sciences through inquiry-inspired projects that take them out of the classroom and into the community, where they grow as independent, capable advocates for themselves and others.
At Baker, students deepen their understanding of the arts, humanities, languages, mathematics and sciences through inquiry-based learning, where they grow as independent, capable advocates for themselves and others.
choosing your path
- In middle school, students develop skills that will help them thrive in later life: approaching collaborative work democratically, trusting their instincts enough to step into leadership, and advocating for themselves so they get the experiences they need to deepen their understanding.
In an experiential learning environment that invites creative design thinking and innovation – inside and out of the classroom – they develop prerequisite mastery of the subject areas they will study in high school:
- Core Subjects: Language arts (English), mathematics, science, social studies and world languages (Latin and Spanish)
- Arts Core (choice-based): music, drama, visual arts, dance, technology
8th Grade Boat Races
In Baker’s Annual Boat Regatta, 8th graders race against classmates in life-sized cardboard boats across our indoor swimming pool. First, they must design the boats themselves, applying geometry and physics to this fun engineering project.
Washington D.c. Trip
Our 8th graders travel to Washington, D.C. to experience history, government, and civic life firsthand. The trip encourages curiosity, thoughtful discussion and reflection while fostering independence, shared responsibility and lasting memories with classmates.
