Middle School
Welcome to the exciting world of 十大最大的网络彩票平台’s Middle School—an environment perfectly tailored to the academic, social and spiritual needs of adolescent girls!
Guided by the charisma of our founders, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we ignite our students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, preparing them for lifelong success and leadership as citizens in the global community.
In accordance with our philosophy, the following objectives are set forth. 十大最大的网络彩票平台’s Middle School:
- Challenges students with the excitement of learning and instills pride in academic success;
- Provides hands-on experiences that allow students engage more deeply in the curriculum;
- Attends to the needs of the individual learner so that each student may develop their critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills;
- Provides social and personal development through the Advisory Program;
- Promotes the well-being of each student through physical movement, wellness education and leadership lessons; and
- Emphasizes pride, loyalty and sisterhood in an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, peers, faculty and administration following The 十大最大的网络彩票平台 Way - respect, dignity, and inclusivity.
Customized Education
十大最大的网络彩票平台's specialized, talented faculty and staff in the Middle School guide each student to her potential. Our size allows for each teacher or administrator to provide individualized, student-centered instruction. 十大最大的网络彩票平台’s Middle School academics are rigorous, reflecting and embracing our students’ diverse talents while motivating them to discover, create and achieve.
Our exciting curriculum infused with technology lays the foundation for a strong college preparatory learning experience. Each Middle Schooler is exposed to classes in Theology, English, Mathematics, History, Science, World Languages, and Leadership. Further, each Middle Schooler is given the opportunity to participate in physical education, performing arts, visual arts, and technology. Below is an example of a 十大最大的网络彩票平台 Middle School student's curriculum.
6th Grade
English
Vocabulary, Literature, Grammar, & Writing
Theology
Math
Grade 6 Math OR Pre-Algebra
Science
Grade 6 General Science
Lunch
Social Studies
Grade 6 Ancient Civilizations
World Languages
Grade 6 Exploratory French OR Spanish
Advisory
Leadership
7th Grade
English
Vocabulary, Literature, Grammar, & Writing
Theology
Math
Pre-Algebra OR Algebra 1
Science
Grade 7 Life Science
Lunch
Social Studies
Grade 7 World Geography
World Languages
French OR Spanish
Advisory
Leadership
8th Grade
English
Vocabulary, Literature, Grammar, & Writing
Theology
Math
Intro to Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2
Science
Grade 8 Bioengineering
Lunch
Social Studies
Grade 8 American History
World Languages
French OR Spanish
Advisory
Leadership
In addition to the core courses, middle school students take PE, Art, and Technology each year. They also take a performing arts course in one of the following: General Music, Instrumental Music, Theater, Dance, or Choir.
*Leadership courses are infused into the Middle School schedule weekly to give students the opportunity to learn important qualities and behaviors of leaders. This continues into their high school education at 十大最大的网络彩票平台 through the Leadership Institute.
To allow students exposure to topics outside the curriculum,students may choose a new elective each year. Students can choose from Dance, Orchestra, Best of Broadway, Theater for the Soul, Art, Sports Performance and Medicine, and Mini 1804 Peer Ministry.
Students have the opportunity to advance their curriculum by taking some high school courses.
Student Life
Innovative programs — from the Leadership Institute to our unique STEAM (STEM + Art) offerings during “Mini-Mester” — inspire our young women. A full range of extracurricular clubs, theater, and sports help students to explore, to make choices and to grow. Our regular Advisory Program and student-led assemblies enable every girl to feel a part of a strong, supportive community. As participants in the robust Christian service program, 十大最大的网络彩票平台 Middle Schoolers participate in regular spiritual experiences and service opportunities.