Grades 7-8

Our middle school program emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, strong study skills and all curriculum areas are applied to today’s world and our society by direct links to current events: locally, nationally and internationally. Personal relevance and application to real world situations form an important part of the studies at this level.

Grade 7 and 8 students approach their work with greater autonomy. The theories derived from Howard Gardner’s research on multiple intelligences are applied to the students’ assignments. Students investigate their own personal intelligence profile as well as their personal learning style while recognizing that we are capable of learning under almost any style.

Students at this level take on increased leadership roles within the school through leadership in the Student Council, monitoring and mentoring responsibilities over lunch hours, Big Brother and Big Sister roles in the school yard and community service.

The use of computers becomes more prominent at this level and the students learn on our state-of the art- Mac computers. They produce instructional video presentations, Powerpoint presentations, music videos and work together to produce the school newspaper, all on the computers.

The Middle School students also benefit from the introduction of Spanish classes and an instrumental music program. There are enrichment and resource classes available for all students.

Our students graduate fully prepared for the challenges ahead. Our graduates go on to many different types of learning environments, both in French and in English, having acquired the foundation they need to navigate high school, and life’s challenges.