The core curriculum is interdisciplinary, emphasizing the study of artistic communication and language arts as well as technological, mathematical and scientific inquiry skills. It is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to participate as informed and responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world. MSC believes they can do this best by exploring and studying the world around them.

Classes engage students in an extended period of study, research and reading. The curriculum themes build upon each other from year to year with students studying material of increasing levels of complexity and sophistication. The core curriculum integrates City and State standards into daily inquiry-based learning. This means that children’s work balances hands-on exploration with skill acquisition in a variety of subjects.