I is an Upper School course and satisfies one year of the Upper School language requirement if successfully completed. Japanese I was piloted as a new class during the 1996-1997 school year. The fundamentals of the Japanese language, including sound and pitch patterns, basic grammatical structures, and vocabulary, are introduced. Reading and writing are the focus. Latin 6, Latin IA, or new student.
Emphasis is on discovery through a hands-on approach.
In this course, emphasis is on discovery through a hands-on approach. The Physical Education department presents a varied program based on the recognition that the integration of physical, emotional, social, and mental health are imperative to the development of the individual. The physical education curriculum consists of team sports, individual sports, daily aerobic and conditioning activities, and quarterly physical fitness testing. There is an emphasis on teaching the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition to enhance health and wellness. Physical education in the Middle School will include, but is not limited to, those sports which are offered in the Middle School athletic program.