“No other age level (the middle school years) is of more importance to the future of individuals, and, literally to that of society, because these are the years when youngsters crystallize their beliefs about themselves and firm up their self-concepts, their philosophies of life and their values – the things that are the ultimate determinants of their behavior.”
- From Understanding and Appreciating the Wonder Years by John H. Lounsbury

The Middle School curriculum is comprised of English/language arts and social science (Humanities), science and mathematics (Technology), art, computer technology, music, physical/health/life education, and Spanish (Explorations). As a complete mathematics curriculum for grades 6-8, Connected Mathematics Project II (CMP II) is a problem-centered curriculum that uses an inquiry-based instructional model. CMP II helps students to see the connections between mathematics and other disciplines. Upon completion of the CMP II program in eighth grade students will have completed the equivalent of an Algebra I course.

Themes: The themes that run throughout your Harford Friends School experience are…

1. Accepting the challenge to strengthen yourself (skills, abilities, understanding, confidence),

2. Learning to strengthen your community through active and knowledgeable participation,

3. Developing a global perspective to value diversity of thought, experience, culture, race, religion, and gender as a means for strengthening our world,

4. Learning to navigate change, adapt, be flexible, and

5. Learning how to succeed and how to respond to challenge.

Values: In order to foster a purposeful and loving learning community in which each individual grows and shines, we expect you to:

• Act with integrity
• Be truthful in your dealings with yourself and others
• Honor yourself and others as unique and precious beings
• Be a responsible steward of your environment (home, school, community, and world)
• Be respectful
• Be considerate of others’ identities, interests, emotions, and values
• Try to understand the world through others’ eyes; be empathetic
• Listen to others’ points of view
• Respect yourself and your infinite capacity to make the world a more peaceful and harmonious place
• Be courageous
• Accept challenges to try harder, achieve more, and do what you think you could not
• Accept responsibility for yourself and your role in the well-being of others
• Confront and explore the unknown