Community Engagement
In Middle School, we intentionally teach our students the importance of service as a part of their developing identity.
In doing so, we aim to spark an interest in service that carries far beyond their Middle School years.
Students are encouraged to participate in our enriching community engagement programs that include local and international volunteer projects, mentoring other students, clothing and food drives, neighborhood cleanups, land conservancy, activities with convalescent care centers and more.
Our Middle School Days of Service plant seeds that will build, deepen and grow as students move into our Upper School program where they can participate in weekly service opportunities. We show them that their actions matter — and that they can be a force for good right now and as they grow into teenagers and adults.
Seventh Grade
In their first year of Middle School, students volunteer at a local elementary school in Los Angeles. They work right in the classroom, connecting with students, learning about their challenges, building empathy and understanding, and forming relationships. It shows them the value of community engagement.
Eighth Grade
Our eighth graders get a full education in the challenges many face in finding reliable shelter or sustenance. This includes packing and distributing foods alongside various local programs and working with national or international relief agencies to extend engagement beyond their immediate communities.
