2 INTELLECTUAL ADVENTURES
K through Life
At the core of the Brearley experience is exceptional teaching and a deep curriculum Brearley’s carefully planned curriculum engages students and their teachers in an intellectual exploration that makes school exciting. Classrooms, laboratories and studios brim with vigor and purpose as students strive for discoveries and reach for insights that will enhance their understanding of everything from electrical currents and game theory to Mandarin, King Lear, and the history of the Muslim world. Here, you are part of a warm and welcoming environment for girls who love to learn. For a full list of course offerings, see our Course of Study.
Middle School Classes V–VIII
Lower School K–Class IV
In Lower School, students focus on problem-solving skills, the expression of ideas and character development, along with the acquisition and exploration of a language base. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science Work and Play Respect and Responsibility Library Art Crafts Music Physical Education Service Learning Mandarin Technology Composition Carpentry Health & Wellness: OWL (Our Whole Lives) 20
In Middle School, each girl is encouraged to develop a sense of her strengths as she learns new material and masters new intellectual, social, emotional and physical skills. Recognizing not only the individual needs of each student but also the fact that those needs change from year to year, the program includes a progression of growing responsibility and independence. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES English Mathematics History Science French Mandarin Spanish Reading and Writing Skills Drama Music Studio Art Library Technology Physical Education Latin Writing Workshop Public Speaking Health & Wellness: OWL (Our Whole Lives)
