Noble and Greenough School Course Catalog

The Middle School Personal Development Program seeks to create a safe and nurturing environment for open dialogue about issues of identity and community. In this course, students develop strong cultural competencies that prepare them to become effective advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion both at Nobles and in the greater community. Additional topics include mental and physical health, puberty and adolescence, and digital literacy. Strong emphasis is given to healthy decision-making. Finally, weekly journaling gratitude and mindfulness activities are heavily integrated into the curriculum. Class VI Personal Development courses meet once a week for a year; Class V Personal Development courses meet roughly every other week for a year. All courses are team-taught by trained teachers, with some being assisted by middle school mentors.