Middle School Curriculum

The Middle School experience at Collegiate begins in 5th grade. Collegiate focuses on creating a seamless transition to Middle School. Students are assigned an advisory group and begin each day with a morning meeting. They transition to the other fifth-grade teachers in a modified block schedule for math, history, science, Spanish, English, and executive skills. The program also includes fine arts, physical education, and character education. Students attend Middle School assemblies and participate in clubs and activities.

Students in 6th grade will see an increased number of students in the entire grade, a block schedule, increased freedom and responsibility to navigate the campus between classes, and myriad choices of clubs and activities. Accompanying these new opportunities is the guidance and watchful eyes of the 6th-grade team of teachers and a robust advisory program.

In the 7th grade, there is an increased emphasis on a deeper analysis across the academic subjects. The curriculum focuses outward and engages students to understand how the world and universe works. Continued exploration of interests and opportunities along with more leadership roles in athletics, academics, and the arts allow for students to explore a wide variety of subject areas.

Eighth-grade students are the leaders in Middle School, and are provided with increased choices and opportunities in the areas of Fine Arts. Each eighth grader presents a ME Project to their peers that is a reflection on the growth that takes place in Middle School, and to focus on the self – how ME impacts the community and is impacted by the world around them. It is an opportunity for each student to reflect on their development and accomplishments, both inside and outside the classroom.