Students need to learn that they are valuable to themselves as well as to others and therefore must take responsibility to achieve in accordance with their abilities. The staff and community of the school will commit their energy, skills, and resources to helping students achieve these goals. Together, we will provide an environment of support, encouragement, and expectancy as we direct the academic and social development of our students. All sixth graders are required to take language arts, social studies, reading, math, and science. See Math Sequences for more information about the classes offered and consideration for honors classes.
All sixth graders take physical education and music on alternate days.
Students also choose either the exploratory wheel or a foreign language. See the Elective Program for more information about sixth-grade electives. Required seventh grade courses include language arts, social studies, math, life science, and health and living skills. See Math Sequences for more information about math classes. As students progress through Nevin Platt Middle School, the emphasis is placed upon students becoming independent learners.