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Be ready for hands-on, minds-on learning. With more than six decades of experience in educating middle school boys, we know a lot about creating an atmosphere where boys feel motivated to do their best.
We also draw on some serious science—the latest research on adolescent brain development, learning styles, and the pedagogies that have been shown to be most effective for middle school boys. Our caring teachers make it a priority to understand each student as an individual person and learner.
Cardigan provides boys with a solid educational foundation, utilizing a dynamic curriculum that sets them up for success at the secondary school level. Skill building is a key part of our academic program. We systematically and deliberately teach study skills and life skills, such as organization and time management. Our ultimate goal is to prompt boys toward self-knowledge so that they understand themselves as learners and can pursue strategies that help them to become more successful students and versatile people.
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![Chris Day discussing the election]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730234283/cardiganorg/wrwui0rra5wrcaalhbhg/DSC08295-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730234283/cardiganorg/wrwui0rra5wrcaalhbhg/DSC08295-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730234283/cardiganorg/wrwui0rra5wrcaalhbhg/DSC08295-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730234283/cardiganorg/wrwui0rra5wrcaalhbhg/DSC08295-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730234283/cardiganorg/wrwui0rra5wrcaalhbhg/DSC08295-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730234283/cardiganorg/wrwui0rra5wrcaalhbhg/DSC08295-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":2200}])
Drawing on his experience as a former history teacher, Mr. Day provided a look at the U.S. presidential election process.
![Students of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728334735/cardiganorg/owb96wkgudm9gzaypcmu/sotm-fall2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728334735/cardiganorg/owb96wkgudm9gzaypcmu/sotm-fall2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728334735/cardiganorg/owb96wkgudm9gzaypcmu/sotm-fall2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728334735/cardiganorg/owb96wkgudm9gzaypcmu/sotm-fall2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728334735/cardiganorg/owb96wkgudm9gzaypcmu/sotm-fall2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1728334735/cardiganorg/owb96wkgudm9gzaypcmu/sotm-fall2024.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to these students for excellence in their studies for the month of September 2024!
![Pruning and Blooming: How to Think Like a Middle School Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727443084/cardiganorg/rqzzkxbpda2hz0d4jhzt/pruning-and-blooming.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727443084/cardiganorg/rqzzkxbpda2hz0d4jhzt/pruning-and-blooming.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727443084/cardiganorg/rqzzkxbpda2hz0d4jhzt/pruning-and-blooming.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727443084/cardiganorg/rqzzkxbpda2hz0d4jhzt/pruning-and-blooming.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727443084/cardiganorg/rqzzkxbpda2hz0d4jhzt/pruning-and-blooming.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727443084/cardiganorg/rqzzkxbpda2hz0d4jhzt/pruning-and-blooming.jpg","width":2047}])
How do middle school teachers do it? Using what is currently known about the teenage brain, how do they get and retain the attention of students, motivating them to engage in academics and helping them to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally?
![Malik Harvey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727441513/cardiganorg/ymqtnpjgsoybihb56u76/EN0A2986.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727441513/cardiganorg/ymqtnpjgsoybihb56u76/EN0A2986.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727441513/cardiganorg/ymqtnpjgsoybihb56u76/EN0A2986.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727441513/cardiganorg/ymqtnpjgsoybihb56u76/EN0A2986.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727441513/cardiganorg/ymqtnpjgsoybihb56u76/EN0A2986.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727441513/cardiganorg/ymqtnpjgsoybihb56u76/EN0A2986.jpg","width":2200}])
New Assistant Dean of Students Malik Harvey reflects on teaching and his role in helping students map their worlds.
![Spring Play Features Shakespeare’s Fools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715708941/cardiganorg/quk2aejy0n49enktctah/DSC08356-Enhanced-NR-1718x1152.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715708941/cardiganorg/quk2aejy0n49enktctah/DSC08356-Enhanced-NR-1718x1152.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715708941/cardiganorg/quk2aejy0n49enktctah/DSC08356-Enhanced-NR-1718x1152.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715708941/cardiganorg/quk2aejy0n49enktctah/DSC08356-Enhanced-NR-1718x1152.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715708941/cardiganorg/quk2aejy0n49enktctah/DSC08356-Enhanced-NR-1718x1152.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715708941/cardiganorg/quk2aejy0n49enktctah/DSC08356-Enhanced-NR-1718x1152.jpg","width":1718}])
Shakespeare’s characters meet in a talent show that seeks to determine the next top fool.
![Mathletes and Latin Scholars Compete]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715133367/cardiganorg/r3gltabjtgyolnnt9vyx/math-latin-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715133367/cardiganorg/r3gltabjtgyolnnt9vyx/math-latin-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715133367/cardiganorg/r3gltabjtgyolnnt9vyx/math-latin-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715133367/cardiganorg/r3gltabjtgyolnnt9vyx/math-latin-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715133367/cardiganorg/r3gltabjtgyolnnt9vyx/math-latin-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715133367/cardiganorg/r3gltabjtgyolnnt9vyx/math-latin-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Students of Latin and math both engaged in competitions with some impressive results.
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Cardigan Mountain School is a boarding and day school for boys in 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade in Canaan, New Hampshire.