The Middle School curriculum reaches for a balance academically, socially, physically, and morally and is based on the wide variety of developmental changes found in our students between grades five and eight.

Hockaday fosters an ethical framework in our students that includes both personal and community responsibility. Emphasis is placed upon critical and analytical thinking skills and individual expression in each discipline. The students look to their teachers as facilitators to guide them as they learn the value of cooperation and technology throughout the student-centered curriculum. The middle school technology program is a project-based curriculum with emphasis in Fine Arts. Community Service is an integral part of middle school student life.

Athletics offers a full spectrum of opportunities at the middle school level. Ten sports are available for participation, with team sports beginning in grades 7 and 8. There is a "no-cut" policy throughout the middle school athletic program.

These educational tools and knowledge provide a springboard as we seek to develop lifelong learners with an intense curiosity and the self-assurance that a challenge presents an opportunity for growth.

While we realize that girls leaving the Middle School will be at various places along the path of academic and emotional maturity, we wish for each of them a joyful spirit, strength, resilience, and a love of learning as she continues her journey.



Miss Hockaday’s School for Girls opened with ten students and five faculty members in a big gray house on Haskell Avenue. The teaching supplies they had were two maps, one globe, and a few books from Miss Hockaday’s personal collection.