In addition to the core academic and arts classes, Middle School students participate in one-, two-, and three-term seminar courses. These highly focused courses are designed to deepen the knowledge, skills, and creativity that students are gaining in their core classes.
Local, regional, and international field trips are carefully designed to complement the curriculum. Students gain not only valuable information and skills, but also confidence and independence as they navigate new settings and see the world from different perspectives.
The Project of Discovery (POD)asks every 8th grader to embark on a two-term independent study. This unique project develops students’ ownership of their learning and gives them the opportunity to offer a new perspective, provide a service, or educate others.
Lowell School is a private PK-8th grade school located in NW Washington, DC. At Lowell students gain the knowledge, skills, and social-emotional literacy to be the bold leaders and creative problem solvers our world needs.