Middle School Academics

Evidence-based creative writing, paired with explorations in literature, poetry, vocabulary, and grammar, are communicated through writing, oral presentations, and discussion groups.

Students take a deep dive into an integrated math and computer science program that emphasizes problem solving through number theory, algebra, geometry, and more, stressing real-world connections through math, computer science, and promoting conceptual understanding.

Analysis and experimentation with various topics in the traditional scientific method and beyond, including robotics, computer programming, genetics, and engineering design.

Students discover their place and agency in the community around them through a study of the world and United States history, with an emphasis on the connection between past and present.

Instrumental music (band and orchestra), vocal music, drama, and visual arts take students to the next level of practice, performance, and expression.

Fifth and sixth grade students continue or begin Spanish lessons, while seventh and eighth grade students expand their options with the addition of Mandarin Chinese, French, and Latin.

In addition to traditional sports, units include athletic development, circuit training, nutrition, strength and energy systems training, swimming, yoga, and more.

Between the fall and spring semesters, all MICDS students embrace a unique experiential learning opportunity dubbed “Winter Term.” Launched in 2024, for two weeks, our Middle School Rams venture outside of the traditional school day in order to dive into immersive, specialized courses with hands-on experiences.