Middle School Curriculum
Elective opportunities abound in the Middle School, encouraging students to explore all of their aptitudes and discover where their interest and passion lead them.
Each course is taught by caring, qualified faculty who partner with you to guide your child through a successful Middle School experience. Our curriculum is designed to enable your child to set course for a lifetime of learning.
Curriculum Schema
Sixth | Seventh | Eighth |
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English 6 | English 7 | English 8 |
Literature 6 | Literature 7 | Literature 8 Honors Literature 8 * |
Math 6 | Pre-Algebra | Introduction to Algebra Honors Algebra 1 * |
Geography / Western Hemisphere | MS History & Civics | American History |
Integrated STEM Science / Robotics | Integrated STEM Science / Robotics | Integrated STEM Science / Robotics |
* Students must meet departmental requirements and receive departmental permission to enroll
Elective/Activity Schema
Sixth | Seventh | Eighth |
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Finale/Band (Full Year) | Basketball (Full Year) | Basketball ((Full Year) |
Band (Full Year) | Middle School Band (Full Year) | Band (Full Year) |
Finale (Full Year) | Showtime (Full Year) | Showtime (Full Year) |
Study Hall (Full Year) | Study Hall (Full Year) | Study Hall (Full Year) |
PE (Full Year) | Art (Full Year) | Art (Full Year) |
Art (Full Year) | Color Guard (Full Year) | Color Guard (Full Year) |
Art/PE (Full Year) | Football (First Semester) | Boys P.E. (Full Year) |
Life and Study Skills (First Semester) | Strength Training (Second Semester) | Latin (Full Year) |
Creative Writing and Keyboarding (Second Semester) | Cross Country/Study Hall (First Semester) | Cross Country/Study Hall (First Semester) |
Middle School Concert Choir (First Semester) | Middle School Concert Choir (First Semester) | Middle School Concert Choir (First Semester) |
Math Fun (First Semester) | Math Competition (First Semester) | Computer Fundamentals |
Stem and Language (First Semester) | Creative Writing | Creative Writing |
Service Learning and Current Events (Second Semester) | Computer Fundamentals | Math Competition (First Semester) |
Study Hall (Both Semesters | Musical Theatre/Theatre (Second Semester) | Musical Theatre/Theatre (Second Semester) |
STEM and Crafting (Second Semester) | Study Hall/Track (Second Semester) | Study Hall/Track (Second Semester) |
Lyrical Dance (Second Semester) | Photography/Design | Photography/Design |
Robotics/Coding | Robotics/Coding | |
Girls Soccer/Study Hall (First Semester) | Girls Soccer/Study Hall (First Semester) | |
Big Screen Literature |
Middle School Calendar
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Dec 18Wednesday
Semester Exams
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Dec 19Thursday
Semester Exams
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Dec 20Friday
7th/8th Christmas Dance
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Jan 09Thursday
5th Grade Hot Chocolate (Admissions)
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