Middle School

Our core academic subjects include English, social studies, mathematics, and science. In seventh and eighth grades, Spanish is also considered a core academic class. 

These subjects are taught in small classes with 15–20 students and meet regularly several times a week. We offer honors and advanced honors classes in mathematics, English, Spanish, and eighth-grade science. We believe that small class sizes and careful placement allows for students to be challenged and supported academically.

Middle school Creative Concentration classes are designed to allow students to dive deeper and graduate with an emphasis in one of the creative arts offered. Students will choose from art, band, theater, or craft and design.

In fifth grade, students are exposed to the four creative art concentrations. In sixth through eighth grades, they will focus on one creative art area across several years. This enables the curriculum to be tailored to the small group of students based on interest and skill development, allows for a deeper dive of study, and enables advanced skill development with a focus on independent abilities.

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All middle school students will start and end the day in their advisory. Advisory and WIN (What I Need) time allows students to come together as a group to launch the day. These small groups enable students to feel connected to our community, engage in robust discussions on topics and struggles that are relevant to their lives, and to focus on getting organized for the day.

WIN time several times a week allows students to independently manage their workload, engage in proactive discussions with teachers, and focus on organization. Advisory and WIN time helps students feel settled, in control, and models their high school experience.

In creating the ideal middle school experience for our students, we have created a schedule to intentionally provide more balance for our students while helping them to build independence and agency in their learning journey. The first period of the day is reserved for chapel, advisory meetings, study hall, and enrichment and skills courses. Extended morning advisory meetings guide students as they apply their growing executive functioning skills while also dedicating time to building relationships, connection, and community.