Academics
Middle School
Middle School: Grades 5 & 6
In and out of the classroom, on and off the sports fields, our teachers artfully stretch our Middle School students further than they think they can go but do so with the compassion children need to triumph boldly over challenges.
Independence and Collaboration
In fifth and sixth grade, children become more autonomous. A strong adult presence and small classes help usher children through these critical transformative years. This is especially important as they begin the natural process of developing independence from their parents.
In Middle School, they are given more responsibility and must develop sound study and time management skills. They continue to practice and master their academic competency and push their creative and critical thinking. They hone their ability to apply their knowledge toward more sophisticated analysis and synthesis across subjects and disciplines.
They also participate in collaborative projects which teach them to work together by accepting and giving feedback to their peers – critical skills for success in life and in the workplace.
Introduction, Practice, Mastery and Application
In the Middle School, students continue to practice and master foundational skills. At this point they are also ready to apply these skills to deeper, more advanced concepts in the same subjects or to novel situations in new subject matter.
Our subject-specific curricular objectives in the Middle School include:
- Language Arts: Cultivate an appreciation of classic and contemporary literature and strengthen their writing skills.
- Mathematics: Participate in a rigorous math program that stresses the importance of computational and estimation skills, as well as the application of logical thinking and problem-solving.
- Science: Learn scientific methodologies through a variety of hands-on experiences in Earth, life and physical sciences, with a focus on geology, weather, the human body, electricity and bird identification.
- Social Studies: Study history, geography and current events while developing skills in research, note taking, outlining, mapmaking and synthesizing information.
- Foreign Language: Strengthen their abilities in Spanish
- Art/Music: Participate in the visual arts, woodshop, Maker Lab and drama.
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Middle School News
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6th Graders Present Persuasive Speeches
Read MoreNew Canaan Country School sixth grade students delivered their speeches through the winter and spring. An annual rite of passage at Country School, the speeches are part of an emphasis on developing the skills to be confident and competent public speakers and advocates. -
Grade 6 Math Classes Hold Probability Fair – Home Edition
Sixth grade math students participated this week in an At Home Edition of the annual Probability Fair.Read More -
Middle School Students Recreate Artwork
Read MoreThis week’s Middle School art lesson was to find an image of a painting of interest— online or in a book—and then recreate it using objects, animals and people found at home. -
Sixth Graders Present Persuasive Speeches
Read MoreStudents in Mr. Randolph’s sixth grade class delivered their speeches Friday, Jan 24. The speeches, an annual rite of passage at Country School, are part of an emphasis on developing the skills to be confident and competent public speakers and advocates.
