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Empowering Middle School Girls Through STEAM & Leadership Education
Julia Morgan School For Girls empowers middle school students through an educational environment dedicated to fostering confidence, leadership, and academic excellence. Our all-girls setting eliminates gender stereotypes, allowing students to explore STEAM fields, social justice, and creative arts without limitations. With a student-faculty ratio that ensures personalized attention, we cultivate critical thinking, empathy, and self-advocacy. Our curriculum integrates experiential learning, including field trips and community service, while weekly advisory sessions support emotional and social development. Recognized as Oakland's top private middle school, we combine rigorous academics with values-driven education to prepare students for high school and beyond.Faculty members bring diverse expertise to classrooms, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion shapes every aspect of school life. Flexible tuition ensures accessibility, with 50% of students receiving financial assistance. Alumni consistently credit the school for building their academic preparedness and self-belief. Located in Oakland, California, we serve families across the East Bay region through immersive campus visits and community engagement programs.
Services
STEAM Education
GO GIRL Program
Art Electives
Invention Convention
Co-Curricular Activities
Summer Program
Advisory Check-ins
Social Justice Curriculum
Digital Learning
Leadership Development
Highlights and features
- We offer an all-girls environment eliminating gender stereotypes in education
- Our STEAM curriculum includes hands-on engineering and technology experiences
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles guide all academic and social programs
- Weekly advisory sessions support emotional and social development
- Flexible tuition available for 50% of students based on financial need
What people say
Supportive environment
Confidence and capability
Compassionate leaders
Real-world learning
Empowering experience
Services
STEAM Education
Our STEAM program combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math through project-based learning. Students engage in hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and technology projects that develop critical thinking and innovation. The curriculum prepares girls for future careers while building confidence in traditionally male-dominated fields.
GO GIRL Program
GO GIRL (Girls Out Getting Involved in Real Life) explores values and justice through community engagement. Students participate in service learning projects that develop leadership skills while addressing social issues. The program builds awareness of civic responsibility and empowers girls to create positive change.
Invention Convention
Eighth graders complete this capstone program by transforming ideas into real-world innovations. Students research problems, design solutions, and present prototypes to the community. The program develops creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial thinking through hands-on experience.
Flexible Tuition
Our need-based tuition program ensures accessibility for diverse families. Financial assistance ranges from 5% to 70% of annual tuition costs, determined through confidential assessments. This program maintains socioeconomic diversity while making quality education affordable for qualified students.
Advisory Program
Weekly advisory check-ins provide personalized guidance and emotional support. Small groups meet with faculty mentors to discuss social challenges, academic goals, and personal growth. This structured program builds trust, develops coping strategies, and creates a sense of community among students.
People
Kathrina Weekes
Head of School
Passionate educational leader with nearly two decades of experience at Head-Royce School in roles including Director of Enrollment Management and Summer Program Director. Brings equity-driven approach to inclusive learning environments.
Questions
What makes Julia Morgan unique for middle school girls?
Our all-girls environment eliminates gender stereotypes while combining STEAM education with social-emotional learning and leadership development.
How does the school support student well-being?
Weekly advisory sessions, social-emotional learning classes, and small class sizes ensure personalized support for every student.
What extracurricular programs are available?
We offer STEAM projects, GO GIRL social justice initiatives, art electives, Invention Convention capstone projects, and competitive sports teams.
How does admissions process work?
Families begin with campus visits, followed by application submission, assessment day, and family interview between October and February.
What technology resources exist?
One-to-one iPad program with digital resources and multimedia tools supports personalized learning and digital fluency development.
How is diversity integrated into education?
DEIJ principles are woven into curriculum and culture through experiential learning and community engagement programs.
