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“ . . . Each individual student has his or her own constellation of social, physical, emotional, and intellectual levels. Perhaps the most significant characteristic of the middle-level population is the extreme variability among individuals moving at their own unique rates from childhood to adolescence.”
–National Middle School Association
Grades 6-8
During the transition from childhood to adolescence, Middle School marks a pivotal period encompassing cognitive, social, and emotional development. This phase demands a perfect balance of independence and nurturing guidance.
At Calverton, we strive to cultivate a strong work ethic, self-assurance, and good citizenship within each Middle School student while providing a challenging academic program.
To address these unique needs, our Middle School program incorporates advisory sessions, co-curricular events, and activities, fostering a sense of family within the Calverton community.
Our dedicated faculty members serve as student advisors, offering personalized attention and support through individual and small-group interactions. This exceptional bond between staff and students is a source of great pride for us at Calverton School.
Middle School Curriculum
Middle School at The Calverton School supports the developmental transition of students in grades six through eight as they master the necessary skills to achieve future success in our Upper School and beyond. Calverton provides a positive, sensitive and academically-focused atmosphere in which students become aware of their role in the world around them. We seek to promote citizenship, honor, and mutual respect through high expectations and responsibility. Students are granted the independence to take risks and to make daily decisions within the cocoon of a safe, loving environment. As students emerge from the Middle School, they have learned the importance of self-discipline, responsibility and respect for themselves and others.
Middle School Curriculum Overview 2024-2025
English 6: The Hero's Quest: A Journey of Self Discovery
History 6: Ancient History
Science: Life Science
Mathematics: Math 6
World Language: One semester each of Spanish and French Conversation and Culture
Research Expo: A Personal Project
Physical Education, Study Hall, Electives
English 7: Conflict and Resolution in Literature
History 7: Medieval World History
Science: Earth Science
Mathematics: Introduction to Algebra
World Language: (self-selected) Spanish 1A or French 1A
Research Expo: A Personal Project
Physical Education, Study Hall, Electives
English 8: A Critical Approach to Reading and Composing
History 8: US History
Science: Physical Science
Mathematics: Algebra 1 or Geometry
World Language: Spanish 1B or French 1B
Research Expo: A Personal Project
Health/Physical Education, Study Hall, Electives
Signature Experiences
6th & 7th Grade Trip: Camping
The sixth and seventh grades spend three days in the fall at an outdoor educational camp exploring the environment and participating in team-building activities.
8th Grade Trip: Williamsburg
The eighth grade spends three days experiencing life in Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, participating in role-playing situations and touring the sites.
Honor Recognition
Middle School students are nominated by their peers and/or teachers to receive recognition for living the Philosophy of Honor. Nominated students will receive a special citizenship pin during a Middle School assembly.
Research Expo
All MS students participate in our annual Research Expo. Students are supervised by a teacher-mentor and choose a topic of interest, conduct research, write a paper, create a project to present on Research Expo day for friends and family. This is an excellent preparation for our Upper School IB Diploma extended essay!
School Dances
A wonderful way to develop social skills, the MS schedules four dances each year complete with music, lights and food. Student Council leads the planning process, and faculty members rotate chaperoning. Dances can range from dress-up to costume, beach-themed or snowflakes.
Recess
Recognizing the important need for Middle School-aged children to have a chance to burn off energy, we provide daily recess time after lunch. All students are supervised outside (or in the gym if weather is poor) and allowed a social and physically active break from academics.
