Middle School

Class Size

Each grade enjoys small class sizes ranging from approximately 6 to 26 students. English and math classes in Grades 7 and 8 average fewer than 14 students per class.

Curriculum

Country Day School’s curriculum allows for, and our teachers treasure, the individuality of each student. Our curriculum and varied programs address all levels of a Middle School student including academic, social, and emotional development.

• Establish academic consistency, time management, study skills, and a solid work ethic
• Instill accountability and responsibility
• Prepare students for a rigorous secondary school curriculum
• Encourage positive behavior
• Place a high value on self-esteem
• Ease the transition from the Middle School to either private or public high school

Homework

Homework is an extension of class work and is assigned every evening including some long term projects and collaborative group work.

Evaluations

We use a traditional grading system including formal assessments of students’ progress made throughout the school year. Written evaluations are presented at varying times during the year, and conferences with both parents and students are conducted in the fall and spring. This information is available to all parents and student through a database management system.

Advisory in the Middle School

Advisory is a Character Development Program where students are broken into groups of 10 to 14 per advisor. Students meet with their advisors once per week for a full period which can feature guest speakers. 

Role and Responsibilities of Advisors:

• Maintain an active awareness of the academic and social/emotional well-being of advisees
• Conduct guided conversations and/or activity around a school assigned character development topics
• Follow-up on communications regarding missing assignments with faculty, student and parent
• Supervise advisees participation in school activities as well as community service requirements.
• Review Interim with advisees, grade level advisors and administration.

Detailed Curriculum

Co-Curricular Programs and Electives (Elective options change each year)

• Economics
• Advisory Groups
• Drama and Theater Production
• Community Service
• Advanced Art
• Cooking
• Engineering
• Robotics
• Debate
• Golf
• Ice Skating
• Bowling
• Tennis / Pickleball
• Flag Football