Middle School Progam
An academic program for students 6th–8th grades.
Program's Location: Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
No longer children but not yet adults, Maria Montessori recognized adolescence as a time of rapid growth, not unlike the very first years of life. Designed for students ages 11 to 14, the Middle School program provides the ideal setting for students to expand their knowledge and embark on adult-like responsibilities, resulting in a solid, unique foundation for young adulthood.
Project-Based Curriculum
Classroom subjects are explored in an integrated manner, where students grapple with real-world issues while honing their skills in math, economics, science, humanities, language and writing. The manipulative materials of the elementary are rarely used, as these students are now able to work, understand and visualize ideas in the abstract. The focus is upon the development of a successful process and innovative approach, rather than rewarding an expected answer.
Socratic Seminars
Middle School students are sensitive to issues of social justice and personal dignity. Critical thinking and public speaking skills are learned through socratic seminars as students grapple with real world issues. Through this process an appreciation of multiple perspectives on a given topic develops.
Creative and Physical Expression
Students pursue the skills that will enable them to express their understanding of the world through experiential learning courses such as Art, Music, PE, Montessori Model United Nations. CO-ED activities such as flag football, basketball, volleyball soccer and other group games help develop agility and strength, as well as a sense of fun and confidence in the meeting of physical challenges.
Community
Beyond intellectual development, the Middle School program guides students to become active citizens and fully informed problem solvers within the local community and beyond.
Our Alumni Excel in School — And in Life
Years of watching our students matriculate to high school, college and beyond confirms that an authentic Montessori Middle School is an excellent education for life. They excel in school and careers of choice but, more importantly, emerge as confident, well adjusted, happy adults.
Parent Reviews
"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for providing such a great trip this week!
Lauren can’t say enough good things about the trip and all the experiences, being with her friends, how nice her chaperone was, making decisions about what she was going to eat, how she was going to spend her money. And all the things they did on the trip with seeing the moon, looking at the petroglyphs, doing a dig, learning about the Grand Canyon, and all the things that she enjoyed.
So I wanted to say thank you for providing such a great experience for them in so many aspects of learning. You and your team did a great job! We are looking forward to next year!"
Jill Manzi
"The Middle School program at Mission Montessori strikes the perfect balance of academic rigor and compassion. The 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to grow and learn in an environment where the staff are highly trained in adolescent development. With a combined class size of under 35, the students begin their day in a “Community Meeting” where the students are empowered to address each other with both compliments and concerns."
Molly McDonald