“Middlebridge students are nourished intellectually, emotionally, and share a connectedness that can only come from a caring community where staff goes above and beyond for the special students at this great school!"
- MBS Parent
A Day in the Life at Middlebridge School:
6:50 – 8:00am
Wake-up and House Job – Light housekeeping jobs allow students to contribute to community living
8:00 – 8:30am
Breakfast
8:40 – 9:20am
Period 1 – Academic subjects are dispersed throughout the day, including one period for Tutorial and one period for Social Pragmatics.
9:25 – 10:05am
Period 2
10:05 – 10:20pm
Break
10:20 – 11:00am
Period 3
11:05 – 11:45am
Period 4
11:50 – 12:30pm
Period 5
12:30 – 1:05pm
Lunch
1:10 – 1:40pm
Language Skills Lab – Independent, proctored study hall specifically for language skills to reinforce what students are working on in Tutorial.
1:45 – 2:25pm
Period 6
2:30 – 3:10pm
Period 7
3:10 – 3:20pm
Break
3:20 – 4:05pm
Student Study Hall – Students work independently during proctored study halls
4:05 – 4:15pm
Prepare for Electives
4:15 – 5:30pm
Electives
5:30 – 6:30pm
Dinner
6:30 – 7:45pm
Residential Curriculum/Laundry/Community Activities – Rotating schedule of community service, laundry, clubs (social activities), residential curriculum programming about life skills
7:45 – 8:30pm
Residential Check-Ins/ 1:1 Meetings – 1:1 meetings at least once a week—checking in with students to set goals and provide guidance about areas of personal concern.
8:00 – 9:00pm
Social Time – Students spend time how they choose. They can go to the student lounge, work out at the gym, use the computer lab, or relax in their dorm.
9:00pm
Dormitory Curfew
9:00 – 10:00pm
Preparation for Bed
10:00 – 10:30pm
Turn in Electronics/In Room/Quiet Time
10:30pm
Lights Out
Weekends
Weekends are a time to have fun, be active, relax, do a favorite activity, try something new, and enjoy friends. At Middlebridge, weekends are all these things. Students choose from a wide variety of weekend programs that include recreational, educational, and cultural activities in Rhode Island and New England.
Check out a sample weekend sign-up sheet (see below) to get an idea of a typical weekend’s offerings. Off campus activities include local festivals, restaurants, museums, bowling, natural areas, concerts, athletic events, shopping, adventure and wilderness trips, and amusement parks. On campus activities include movies, cooking, athletic programs, art projects, community service, and special event parties.
Middlebridge weekend staff members supervise students in the dorms and during activities, and provide transportation to off campus events.
Middlebridge is within driving distance of the some of the best natural and cultural experiences in the Northeast. Our weekend Discovery trips enrich students’ education by taking advantage of what this region has to offer.
Summer Program
The Experience
Get out into the fresh air, slow down, and breathe. This strength-based, fun, dynamic, natural and creative programming will use the powers of the loacal environment as a catalyst and stage for Middlebridge students to focus on commandeering their life’s journey. Just as in daily life, students will be met with high-spirited and dynamic challenges. These challenges will characterize their orientation and exploration of the power of choice, innovation, vision, ownership, and personal leadership. Our experiences are led by a knowledgeable and highly- skilled group of professional guides.
The Catalyst
Fun, dynamic, creative, cooperative, and intimate environment supported by qualified and caring professionals.
The Focus
Vision, ownership, leadership, innovation, drive, adaptation, decision making, relationships, and goal setting.
The Outcome
Direction, motivation, focus, inspiration, rejuvenation.
The Leadership
In conjunction with veteran Middlebridge School staff, Breakwater Expeditions will direct all summer expeditions. Breakwater is a team of highly-skilled outdoor professionals with years of experience in developing and leading adventure programs and expeditions for young adults, teens and families.
Summer Program 2016:
Montana Leadership Adventure, Beginners, Dates: June 25 – July 8
Utah Leadership Adventure, Advanced, Dates: July 16 – July 29
Think outside. No box required.
