Middle School

Sparking a Passion for Inquiry
Beginning in the 5th grade, our Middle School students engage in a robust academic program where they switch classes, establish a relationship with an academic advisor, and can participate in interscholastic athletics and performing arts.
The Middle School focuses on helping students recognize and develop the academic, emotional, and social skills that are vital to their future endeavors inside and outside of the classroom. That's why we allow students plenty of time to explore the outdoors and provide opportunities to dig deeper into their unique passions.
Academic challenge is a major priority in the Middle School, but that rigor is kept in proportion with the goal of helping the whole child mature and thrive. Test scores and grade point averages tell only part of a student’s story, and Heathwood's Middle School offers the chance to write the full, rich narrative in an environment of accountability and compassion.
Curriculum
Recognizing that teachers as well as students need to practice reflection and embrace growth, the Middle School faculty and administration review course offerings annually to assess what classes are most helpful and what teaching methods are most effective in preparing students for future success. That review includes input from students, so that the Middle School student body has a say in their instruction. This responsibility for their academic success is in line with Heathwood’s commitment to service leadership, and community service is a required aspect of the Middle School’s curriculum.
The result is accelerated development, not just of academic performance, but of lifelong skills like agency, independence, self-advocacy, executive functioning, reflection, and critical thinking.
Middle School
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