Middle Division Academics - Stevenson School
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Middle Division Academics
Middle Division Academics
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2025-09-21T08:00:49-07:00
Our Approach
Stevenson maintains high academic standards while developing well-rounded students. Our Middle Division has grown significantly, evolving our curriculum to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We continue to strengthen our core academic programs, expand student support services, and add innovative learning opportunities that prepare students for both academic success and personal growth.
Scott Parker
Head of the Middle Division
Fostering Purpose-Driven Learners
Stevenson continues to set the bar high for academic excellence while nurturing well-rounded, purposeful young minds. Relationships are the cornerstone of whole-student learning at Stevenson. Students meet regularly in small groups with a dedicated faculty member who is especially attuned to their advisees’ goals and unique needs.
Stevenson’s Middle Division Advisory curriculum – and its place in an innovative and flexible schedule – is designed to help adolescents navigate life with confidence and clarity.
Find Out More About Stevenson’s Middle Division Advisory curriculum
Our school motto, “Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re” – gentle in manner, resolute in deed – encapsulates our approach to learning and living in community.
Curriculum
Students study mathematics, STEM, history, English, Spanish, and the arts.
Daily Schedule
Our daily schedule reflects our understanding of how students learn and live best.
Advisory
Advisory groups provide additional supportive coaching for middle division students.
Student & Community Life
Our seasonal and community events not only bring joy and celebration but also foster community collaboration and enrich student learning experiences.
Monthly Classroom Socials
Monthly Classroom socials provide an opportunity for families to join in your child's classroom, view student work, learn about classroom activities, and to engage with our instructional programming and see your child's progress and achievements alongside their peers.
Back-to-School Nights
Back-to-School Nights are an essential part of our school year. Hosted within the first month of school, they provide parents with an opportunity to meet their child's teachers, gain insight into the curriculum, and understand the expectations for the year, strengthening the partnership between home and school.
Community Meeting
Every Friday morning, all our Lower Division students and faculty gather in the Grade 4 classroom for our beloved Community Meeting. This special time is one of the highlights of the week—filled with greetings, sharing, celebrations, and plenty of fun!
Annual Art & Math Night
The evening provides an opportunity to celebrate artistic expression, mathematical exploration, and the dedication of our faculty, while also building connections across our school community.
Halloween Celebration & Parade
Our annual Halloween Parade, held the Friday before Halloween. This festive event encourages students, faculty, staff, and families to come together in costume, participating in a musical parade through the neighborhood.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
We celebrate and honor intergenerational connections with Grandparents Day, observed every year in the spring. Students come together to honor grandparents and special friends on campus, gaining insights into students’ lives.
Explore Middle Division Student Life
After-School Program
The After-School Program—included in each student’s tuition—provides structured, fun opportunities to gain new skills and pursue interests in the arts, STEM, and fitness.
Explore the After-School Program
Building Bridges: A Journey Through the Middle Division
Discover how Stevenson’s Middle Division builds strong academic and personal foundations through hands-on STEM learning, innovative math, and field-based experiences.
Middle Division News
History, Leadership and Big Ideas: Learning by Doing in the Middle Division
What if history class meant stepping into character, debating a New Deal, and reimagining the World's Fair? At Stevenson, that's just a regular week in the Middle Division.
Celebrating the Arts at Stevenson: A Season of Performance, Music and Movement
This winter, Stevenson students showcased their creativity and dedication through a lively musical production, a moving choral concert and an award-filled start to dance competition season.
Outdoor Education: New Overnight Trips for Middle Division Students
This spring, Stevenson's Middle Division is launching two new overnight outdoor education trips – and if early interest is any indication, students are ready for the adventure.
On April 9–10, seventh and eighth graders will head into the California wilderness for experiences designed to challenge, connect, and build confidence in ways that go well beyond the classroom.
Stevenson Welcomes Award-Winning Author Matt de la Peña to Campus
Stevenson School is thrilled to announce that celebrated author Matt de la Peña will visit the Carmel campus on Friday, March 27, for a special day of storytelling, connection, and community.
Why Middle Division Starts in Grade 5 at Stevenson
At Stevenson, Middle Division begins in Grade 5. This approach is deliberate, rooted in our understanding of child and adolescent development and our commitment to setting students up for long-term success.
2026 Summer Camps: Discover What’s New!
Stevenson’s 2026 Summer Camps are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence. This year, our Pebble Beach camps (rising grades 5-8) are launching an exciting new structure that gives campers more choice and a more personalized experience than ever before!
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Grades Pre-K—8
Grades 9—12
An independent Pre-K–12 boarding and day school located on California’s Monterey Peninsula
Carmel Campus
Grades Pre-K–8
Street address: 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA 93923
Mailing address: P.O. Box AP, Carmel, CA 93921
T: 831.574.4600
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Grades 9–12
3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Need Pebble Beach access? Contact us before visiting.
T: 831.625.8300
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Middle Division Academics
Middle Division Academics
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2025-09-21T08:00:49-07:00
Our Approach
Stevenson maintains high academic standards while developing well-rounded students. Our Middle Division has grown significantly, evolving our curriculum to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We continue to strengthen our core academic programs, expand student support services, and add innovative learning opportunities that prepare students for both academic success and personal growth.
Scott Parker
Head of the Middle Division
Fostering Purpose-Driven Learners
Stevenson continues to set the bar high for academic excellence while nurturing well-rounded, purposeful young minds. Relationships are the cornerstone of whole-student learning at Stevenson. Students meet regularly in small groups with a dedicated faculty member who is especially attuned to their advisees’ goals and unique needs.
Stevenson’s Middle Division Advisory curriculum – and its place in an innovative and flexible schedule – is designed to help adolescents navigate life with confidence and clarity.
Find Out More About Stevenson’s Middle Division Advisory curriculum
Our school motto, “Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re” – gentle in manner, resolute in deed – encapsulates our approach to learning and living in community.
Curriculum
Students study mathematics, STEM, history, English, Spanish, and the arts.
Daily Schedule
Our daily schedule reflects our understanding of how students learn and live best.
Advisory
Advisory groups provide additional supportive coaching for middle division students.
Student & Community Life
Our seasonal and community events not only bring joy and celebration but also foster community collaboration and enrich student learning experiences.
Monthly Classroom Socials
Monthly Classroom socials provide an opportunity for families to join in your child's classroom, view student work, learn about classroom activities, and to engage with our instructional programming and see your child's progress and achievements alongside their peers.
Back-to-School Nights
Back-to-School Nights are an essential part of our school year. Hosted within the first month of school, they provide parents with an opportunity to meet their child's teachers, gain insight into the curriculum, and understand the expectations for the year, strengthening the partnership between home and school.
Community Meeting
Every Friday morning, all our Lower Division students and faculty gather in the Grade 4 classroom for our beloved Community Meeting. This special time is one of the highlights of the week—filled with greetings, sharing, celebrations, and plenty of fun!
Annual Art & Math Night
The evening provides an opportunity to celebrate artistic expression, mathematical exploration, and the dedication of our faculty, while also building connections across our school community.
Halloween Celebration & Parade
Our annual Halloween Parade, held the Friday before Halloween. This festive event encourages students, faculty, staff, and families to come together in costume, participating in a musical parade through the neighborhood.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
We celebrate and honor intergenerational connections with Grandparents Day, observed every year in the spring. Students come together to honor grandparents and special friends on campus, gaining insights into students’ lives.
Explore Middle Division Student Life
After-School Program
The After-School Program—included in each student’s tuition—provides structured, fun opportunities to gain new skills and pursue interests in the arts, STEM, and fitness.
Explore the After-School Program
Building Bridges: A Journey Through the Middle Division
Discover how Stevenson’s Middle Division builds strong academic and personal foundations through hands-on STEM learning, innovative math, and field-based experiences.
Middle Division News
History, Leadership and Big Ideas: Learning by Doing in the Middle Division
What if history class meant stepping into character, debating a New Deal, and reimagining the World's Fair? At Stevenson, that's just a regular week in the Middle Division.
Celebrating the Arts at Stevenson: A Season of Performance, Music and Movement
This winter, Stevenson students showcased their creativity and dedication through a lively musical production, a moving choral concert and an award-filled start to dance competition season.
Outdoor Education: New Overnight Trips for Middle Division Students
This spring, Stevenson's Middle Division is launching two new overnight outdoor education trips – and if early interest is any indication, students are ready for the adventure.
On April 9–10, seventh and eighth graders will head into the California wilderness for experiences designed to challenge, connect, and build confidence in ways that go well beyond the classroom.
Stevenson Welcomes Award-Winning Author Matt de la Peña to Campus
Stevenson School is thrilled to announce that celebrated author Matt de la Peña will visit the Carmel campus on Friday, March 27, for a special day of storytelling, connection, and community.
Why Middle Division Starts in Grade 5 at Stevenson
At Stevenson, Middle Division begins in Grade 5. This approach is deliberate, rooted in our understanding of child and adolescent development and our commitment to setting students up for long-term success.
2026 Summer Camps: Discover What’s New!
Stevenson’s 2026 Summer Camps are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence. This year, our Pebble Beach camps (rising grades 5-8) are launching an exciting new structure that gives campers more choice and a more personalized experience than ever before!
1
2
Next
Take Your First Step
Inquire Today
Submit an inquiry form and begin your Stevenson adventure. We’ll guide you through every step.
Grades Pre-K—8
Grades 9—12
An independent Pre-K–12 boarding and day school located on California’s Monterey Peninsula
Carmel Campus
Grades Pre-K–8
Street address: 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA 93923
Mailing address: P.O. Box AP, Carmel, CA 93921
T: 831.574.4600
Map/Directions
|
Campus Map
Request Information
Pebble Beach Campus
Grades 9–12
3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Need Pebble Beach access? Contact us before visiting.
T: 831.625.8300
Map/Directions
|
Campus Map
Request Information
Copyright 2025 | Stevenson Boarding & Day School |
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Privacy
|
Ethicspoint
|
School Directory
|
Employment
Notice of Non Discriminatory Policy:
Stevenson School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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