Class VI students (7th graders) must take English Via Latin (EVL), math, science, geography, and a rotation of visual arts, drama, computer proficiency, and music. In addition, Class VI students can choose to take a modern language (Chinese, French and Spanish) and one of the three musical ensembles (chorus, wind ensemble or string ensemble). Class V students (8th graders) take English, one or two languages (if two, one must be Latin), math, science, civics, and a minimum of one art per semester. In addition, Class V students may choose to join one of the three musical ensembles.

Students generally have roughly 30 minutes per subject per night.

Writing is taught and reinforced across the curriculum, but much skill-building occurs in English Via Latin (EVL) and English classes. We teach many different types of writing: expository essay, persuasive essay, poetry, creative writing, etc. Students’ study of grammar and vocabulary, and their exposure to various disciplines improve and increase the scope of their writing.

Nobles is committed to placing students in the most appropriate classes in math and languages. As a result, it is not unusual for a middle schooler to be in a Spanish II Honors class or a Geometry class. Such placement decisions are made by the department head together with the head of the middle school.

One-on-one extra help is available with individual teachers, academic advisors and learning specialists. For students who continue to struggle, we offer quiet proctored afternoon study halls, three days a week. The school also employs two counselors. Advisors are in contact with parents whose child needs additional support.

Middle schoolers must participate in the afternoon program each of the three seasons, and at least two of the three seasons must involve some sort of physical activity.

No. While Nobles offers many competitive athletic opportunities, it also offers a rich variety of musical, artistic and non-competitive physical activities. Click here to read more about the afternoon program.

Every Class VI student takes an 8- to 10-week course in Drama VI. Class V students may choose to spend one full semester taking Drama V. In addition to these courses, the middle school puts on a production each winter, and all interested middle schoolers may choose to do this as their winter afternoon program option. With approval from the faculty, a middle school student can perform (after a successful audition) in the all-school musical.

Middle school chorus, wind ensemble, string ensemble, jazz band, a cappella, and drama all rehearse and perform in the space. In addition to state-of-the-art visual and performing arts facilities, there are three general purpose classrooms to benefit students in all grades.

The outcome depends entirely on you and your friendships. Most students find that they stay close to a small group of pre-Nobles friends while making many new friends at Nobles.

No. We work hard to provide opportunities for students to interact with as many other middle schoolers as possible through the academic and afternoon program. Why? The better you know someone, the harder it is to see them in a one-dimensional way. Mixing and matching builds and strengthens community.

Nobles’ middle school hosts one dance per school year. Inevitably, Nobles middle schoolers are invited to many dances hosted by other Boston-area schools. Dances and other social events are organized and planned by the middle school Student Life Council (SLC) representatives with help and guidance from the middle school faculty.

No. Students must stay on campus at the event until they are picked up to leave for good. All on-campus events are chaperoned by middle school faculty and middle school parents.