Academics

Middle School

A Time for Exploration and Discovery

Our Middle School program is designed to serve the specific needs of girls in their early adolescent years when intense growth and self-discovery occur.

In Hockaday’s supportive girls-only environment, Middle School students are empowered to thrive as they build confidence, gain resilience, and become ethical leaders and decision-makers.

Students explore new ideas, experiences, and perspectives.  Ultimately, our students discover new reservoirs of self-confidence as they acquire the skills they need in reading, writing, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving to succeed not only academically, but in their day-to-day lives.

Hockaday’s Middle School students are prepared for future success in the Upper School and beyond. Here, your family will join a culture that is inviting and inspiring, as your daughter develops into a leader, scholar, and global citizen.

Karina P. (Class of 2030)

“I like Middle School because of the welcoming community and the nice people everywhere on campus. I am excited to start my day with my friends and teachers.”

Cornerstones Studies

Our dynamic curriculum and campus activities reflect Hockaday’s Cornerstones of Courtesy, Character, Scholarship, and Athletics. In Middle School, students participate in Hockaday’s unique Cornerstones Studies Program focusing on the development of character and courtesy.
Dedicated Faculty

Hockaday’s exceptional faculty provides not only instructional excellence but also a true dedication to the education and development of each girl, reinforced by our innovative programs. The Middle School faculty and staff ensure that each student develops her unique gifts and talents, discovers new passions, and views mistakes and challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. We provide a joyful learning environment and a culture that promotes self-understanding and knowledge of the world.   
Eighth Grade Musical

The tradition of the Hockaday musical goes back to 1954, when Hockaday became the first school in the Southwest to do a full-book musical – the tradition of the Eighth Grade musical followed soon after. Every Eighth Grader participates - either on stage or behind the scenes.
Fine Arts Rotations

The goals of the Middle School Fine Arts program are to foster innovative, creative self-expression, to build skills, to expose each girl to multiple ways of making and experiencing art, and to promote the self-esteem of each student.
Green and White Day

One of Hockaday’s most beloved Middle School traditions is the year-long competition as students vie to earn points for either the Green or White team during PE, and at the end the year, participate in Green and White Day, complete with a pep rally, dance off, water games and a tug-of-war competition to earn points. Each team earns points for Spirit, Winning, and Sportsmanship.
Innovative Curriculum

Students explore new ideas, experiences, and perspectives. Classes are taught based on a six-day rotation that covers core English, mathematics, history, world languages, science, physical education, and fine arts. Each class incorporates real-world connections, critical thinking, organizational and study skills, and cooperative learning.  Ultimately, our students discover new reservoirs of self-confidence as they acquire the skills they need in reading, writing, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving to succeed not only academically, but in their day-to-day lives.
Middle School Bazaar

Each Middle School advisory creates an item to sell at the holiday bazaar. Students, faculty, and parents stop by to shop, and all proceeds go toward a nonprofit chosen by the Middle School Student Council.
Seventh and Eighth Grade Athletics

Health and fitness are major components of the curriculum in Middle School. The emphasis begins with health and wellness and individual and team sports. Seventh and Eighth Grade students can try out for one of 11 sports.
Williamsburg and DC Trip

Sixth Graders love their week-long trip to Williamsburg and Washington DC. They visit Jamestown Settlement, Ford’s Theatre, the International Spy Museum, the Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and World War II memorials, museums, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Archives, and more!

Take The Next Step

Just as we encourage our girls to be curious and engage in the process of discovery, we encourage and invite you to visit our campus and experience a day at Hockaday.

The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 363-6311

Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.

Resources

Middle School

A Time for Exploration and Discovery

Karina P. (Class of 2030)

Cornerstones Studies

Dedicated Faculty

Eighth Grade Musical

Fine Arts Rotations

Green and White Day

Innovative Curriculum

Middle School Bazaar

Seventh and Eighth Grade Athletics

Williamsburg and DC Trip

Take The Next Step

The Hockaday School