Upper School level courses are offered to those students who are ready to move on to more advanced work in math and foreign language. Life education for both seventh and eighth graders covers a variety of topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, sex, eating disorders, substance abuse, as well as social and interpersonal skills. During the first trimester, seventh graders are required to take a study skills course to guide them through managing a project, using resources, and budgeting time while improving comprehension skills. In the last trimester, students begin the first of four semesters of foreign language instruction in either French or Spanish. The study continues in grade eight for a full year.
Labs provide hands-on experiences that reinforce course work in science, social studies and math.
In math lab, students form construction companies to design and build toothpick bridges. They study the history and various types of bridge construction before delving into the architectural aspects. In science labs, students monitor the quality of a body of water such as Swan Creek, which runs through the Maumee Valley campus. Maumee Valley's outdoor environmental education curriculum offers students the chance to observe, appreciate and protect their natural surroundings. Middle Schoolers are involved in community service projects such as preparing and serving lunch at a community center for the homeless.