MS Statement of Purpose

At Overlake, we view the four years of middle school as a journey. Growth and change, which can be challenging in the best circumstances, are an everyday part of life for adolescents. The way they process information is changing, the way they relate to others is changing, and their perceptions of themselves as individuals is under constant review. Middle school at Overlake is about learning all of the core content and skills that come with studying a variety of academic subjects in a rigorous environment. It’s also about learning how to live in community, how to interact within a diverse social group, how to be a strong student, and how to have a secure sense of self in a fast-paced and increasingly dynamic world.

The Middle School Faculty has outlined below some of the key skills and mindsets that we believe are important for our students to be exposed to, to practice, and with some work, to master in adolescence.