Middle School Academics

Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Risk Taking.

LIFE INFORMED

Small classes offer daily individual attention, with a traditional curriculum that builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As boys advance, homework and exams increase, complemented by trips and community service. These years help boys grow self-assured, discover their strengths, and prepare confidently for Upper School challenges.

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Computer Science

Students deepen collaborative and critical thinking skills across several mediums to prepare for more advanced computer science concepts.

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English

Our boys refine writing, reading, and grammatical skills, gaining the tools needed to thrive when working with the written word.

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History

Students examine the past to reflect on how history shapes their community and the entirety of humankind.

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Mathematics

Through an algebra curriculum, students learn the power of numbers and deepen their problem-solving skills.

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Modern Language

Our boys form a solid framework of vocabulary and grammar, building their confidence in communication and deepening their appreciation for different cultures.

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Science

Weekly lab courses and activities introduce students to the scientific method and the process of scientific investigations.

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Update: Search for Brunswick’s New Head of School

Update: Search for Brunswick’s New Head of School

Dear Members of the Brunswick Community: As work proceeds in the search for a new Head of School, I’m writing to update you on progress and next steps

An Important Message from the Chairman of the Board

An Important Message from the Chairman of the Board

It is with profound gratitude for a job exceptionally well done that I write to advise you that Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the close of the 2026–2027 school year. When that milestone day arrives, after 26 years of his steady and extraordinary leadership, Tom will be the longest tenured Head of School other than Brunswick’s founder.

Expert Offers Advice on ‘How to Go to College’

Expert Offers Advice on ‘How to Go to College’

Meg Jay, Ph.D., a renowned clinical psychologist, spoke to students about what she describes as the most underappreciated and “defining” decade of life — the 20s — and how to get the most out of both high school and college.