In the fifth and sixth grades, students work with fractions, decimals, percents, and integers. In the seventh grade they study several topics in number theory such as number patterns, matrices, symbolic logic, probability, and data analysis. In eighth grade students study algebra, either formally or on an introductory level. At all grade levels critical thinking, problem solving, and spatial relationships are stressed. Social Studies Fifth graders study the Middle Ages around the world as they develop social studies skills.
Sixth graders study contemporary cultures.
Both grades spend considerable time on geography skills. Seventh graders study United States history. Eighth graders complete the first half of a two-year course in World History and Western Civilization. The program emphasizes geography and current events. All Middle School students research and write papers and deliver oral presentations.