Middle School

Building Leaders

Middle school is a time of tremendous growth. It is a key opportunity to facilitate and teach strong character and leadership skills. Students engage in activities throughout their middle school years that foster the development of these qualities. Whether implementing a food drive, pairing up with younger students in Spirit Families, or leading the school in morning prayer and announcements, middle school students grow into active, positive leaders.

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Advisory

Students participate in an advisory throughout middle school. Advisories mix students in grades 6–8, allowing them to build community in smaller groups while learning executive functioning skills. Students are encouraged to cultivate organization, time management, and self-advocacy skills while fostering personal strengths. Advisors are responsible for monitoring academics and building self-awareness while helping students embrace their talents and providing a place where they feel valued and honored.

Curriculum

Curriculum centers around religion, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students also have weekly specialist classes in music, physical education, Spanish, art, and media.

Middle School teachers work together closely to foster the academic, spiritual, and personal strengths of each student. Through team meetings, teachers find ways to authentically connect content across subject areas. Whether language arts and social studies team up to delve into the Great Depression or religion and art combine to create stained glass windows, teachers constantly look for ways to deepen students’ understanding of the curriculum.

Technology in the Classroom

Incorporating technology in the classroom is essential for today’s learners. Middle school students have access to chrome books, tablets, and devices in our media lab. Students utilize Google Classroom for daily assignments while monitoring their grades and progress in Educate. During media class, time is dedicated teaching students to safely navigate the internet and critically assess information. Every Monday, we send out a newsletter highlighting important updates and with links to resources to aid in academic success.

Special Events & Activities

All school events during the academic year include Marathon Day, Advent Lessons and Carols Concerts, Catholic Schools Week, and Olympic Day (K-7). Middle school students also participate in a Geography Bee, Interdisciplinary Units, and learn from guest speakers from the community each year.

    • Tabernacle Project

    • Persuasive Essays

    • Fall Food Drive

    • Living Stations of the Cross

    • Preschool Buddies

    • Leadership Opportunities

    • Confirmation: 8th graders prepare for Confirmation in the spring

    • Sonnet Writing

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