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The Middle School Grades 6–8

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With entrance into the sixth grade, students are introduced to more responsibility, more opportunity, and with that, more is required of their time-management skills. Students move into Eaton Hall where they have their own lockers and schedules to keep track of. Eaton Hall is committed to supporting academic, social, and emotional growth at a crucial time in development; and to encouraging interpersonal and academic skills--including developing appropriate boundaries, study skills, personal independence, and leadership skills.

Each day faculty advisors meet with their respective groups to welcome students to school, update them on school matters, or, on a good day, issue an intramural challenge. Groups compete, points are tallied, and privileges are won—such as a cherished ‘jeans day.’ Middle schoolers attend dances, participate in team sports (no tryouts required), and audition for the spring musical. At the end of each term, high-achieving students and athletes receive honor certificates and awards in front of their peers during a special assembly. Spectators revel in the sheer number of students who have worked hard enough to earn the honor of walking onto the stage to shake the Head of School’s hand and receive recognition.
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Middle School Division Director
Allie Kier

[email protected]
Eaton Hall English, No Ceilings Program
University of Virginia—B.A.
University of Virginia—M.Ed.
​Appointed 2017
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For a complete listing of the courses for each grade, download our Program of Study.
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Heard in the Halls

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Virginia Bass '30
"This is my first year at North Cross and I like that I have the freedom to move from classroom to classroom and throughout the campus. And I love that I've been able to make so many friends so easily...I know lots of people here now."
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North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school founded in 1944 and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

All contact information listed on this website is for official North Cross School business only. North Cross School does not accept unsolicited advertisements sent to school email addresses, phone numbers, or fax numbers listed on this site.

North Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School. 

​Accreditation
North Cross is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. North Cross School's Junior Kindergarten is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, which is recognized by the Board of Education pursuant to §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia that authorizes the Virginia Council for Private Education to accredit private nursery, preschool, elementary and secondary schools in Virginia
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Memberships
North Cross is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the 
Association for College Admission Counseling, the National Business Officers Association, Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, The Cum Laude Society, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Building Character
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Board of Trustees
    • Our Head of School: Armistead Lemon '95
    • Leadership Team
    • Campus Map
    • In the News
    • NOW@NORTHCROSS
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ACADEMICS/STUDENT LIFE
    • Lower School >
      • Early Childhood Program
      • First through Third Grades
      • Fourth and Fifth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Middle School >
      • Sixth through Eighth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Upper School >
      • Ninth through Twelfth Grades >
        • Global Studies Distinction
        • STEM Distinction
        • Fine Arts Distinction
        • Internship Program
      • Course Catalog
      • College Counseling
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • The Talfourd H. Kemper Library
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences >
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • STUDENT LIFE >
      • Dress Code
      • Extracurriculars
      • International Students
      • Boarding at North Cross
      • After-School Opportunities
      • Summer Programs
  • ATHLETICS/ARTS
    • ATHLETICS >
      • Athletics Calendar
      • Teams & Schedules
      • Championships & Awards
      • Registration & Forms
      • Facilities
      • Meet Our Athletics Staff
      • Alumni Athletes
      • In the News
    • ARTS >
      • Band
      • Chorus
      • Studio Art & Graphic Design
      • Theatre
  • PARENT RESOURCES
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Back-to-School
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Parent Opportunities >
      • Parents' Association
      • Athletic Boosters
      • Friends of the Arts
    • Summer Programs
    • Key Contacts
    • Apparel
  • ALUMNI
    • Alumni Reunion Weekend
    • Awards
    • Athletic Hall of Fame
    • In the News
    • Class Notes
    • In Memoriam
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Student FAQs
    • Heard in the Halls
    • Meet Our Team
  • GIVING
    • Make a Gift to North Cross
    • North Cross Fund
    • Foundation Tax Credits Program
    • Planned Giving
    • Stock Gifts
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Giving News
    • Meet Our Team