Grades 5 & 6

The Scholars are a combination of fifth and sixth graders. As new Middle School students, they assume a new level of responsibility for and autonomy in their studies. They explore their identities and form a supportive social network. Within the structure of the classes the students have opportunity to work independently or with peers alongside group and one on one instruction. They are taught to be true scholars—posing questions and challenges for themselves and each other and undertaking substantial long-term research, composition, and creative projects.

Mrs. Heinrichs

M.Phil. Comparative Religion and European/Russian History, Columbia University
M.A. Comparative Religion and Russian, Columbia University
B.A. Williams College
In her world travels, Beatrice Heinrich has attended Kindergarten in Japan, assisted with Poland and Hungary's conversions to democracy, translated the complete works of a Russian intellectual, and helped a defector evade Soviet police and escape to an American university post.

Mrs. Rosenthal

B.S. Elementary Education, Lesley College
Carol Rosenthal has been with Academy Hill since its founding 22 years ago. She has taught at most grade levels, served as Head of School, served on the Board of Directors, and sent her own children to Academy Hill.