The academic schedule for the Middle School is prepared in late August and distributed during Open House in the first week of school. All students are enrolled in six full-year courses and a mini course. Full course descriptions are available upon request. In sixth grade, the historical content focuses on ancient civilizations, and in seventh grade, early U.S. history is the topic. Writing is often based on current reading and personal experience, and the school emphasizes vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in these written compositions.
Students practice their writing skills through essays, journals, and reports.
Math - Students take math courses at their appropriate skill level. Eighth graders take Pre-Algebra, Algebra1A, or Algebra 1. The seventh grade focuses on ecology and the life sciences with emphasis on observational and the scientific method. The eighth grade concentrates on Hawaiian geology and the associated physical sciences of chemistry and physics. Modern Language - Students may enroll in French, Spanish, or Japanese in eighth grade.