Meeting unique developmental needs during the middle years
As students transition from elementary to high school, they find a safe and supportive environment in the middle school program at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School. While providing appropriate academic challenges, our program allows for early and significant exploration of fine arts, technology, entrepreneurship, world language, service learning, and athletics.
Students in middle school benefit from expert-informed preparation, resources, and support.
The JPII middle school program utilizes resources from our well-established high school programs to create an unmatched middle school experience for students as they learn, explore, and prepare for high school and beyond.
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Academic Advantages in Grades 6-8 at JPII
Academic Aptitude
Students build skills that lead to success in high school. Many classes are taught by high school content experts who also understand the developmental needs of middle school students.
Language & Culture
Beginning in 7th grade, students are immersed in the world language program, opening doors to other cultures and developing an understanding and appreciation of people from other countries.
Access to Higher Levels
In areas such as Mathematics Exploration, students develop advanced math skills, which, if they are proven ready, can lead them to take high school classes while in middle school.
Healthy Lifestyle
Physical education and athletic teams integrate activities and curriculum that promote a lifelong desire to stay active and healthy.
Art Appreciation
Fine Arts classes challenge students to explore their world by observing the beauty around them daily. Students may engage in the arts at their level of skills and interest and participate in high school opportunities when appropriate.
Faith Formation
Theology courses challenge students to understand their faith and develop a relationship with Christ in ways that are lived out daily. All disciplines integrate our Catholic worldview goals.
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Making the most of our Middle School experience
Middle School Events
Middle School students have assemblies, advisories, class trips, retreats, mass, dances, award ceremonies, end-of-year celebrations, and an 8th-grade Advancement and Honors Night.
Schoolwide Spirit
From the thriving House System to fun dress down days, there are so many traditions where Middle School students are invited to join in the community energy that defines JPII.
Research-based Teaching
Students are exposed to research-based teaching strategies in science, which engage them in scientific thinking and problem-solving in lab-based classes. They also have the opportunity to begin research and present their research in STEM competitions.
Counselor & Advisor Support
Students have access to counselors who can help them with organization skills and an assigned advisor who supports them by monitoring their progress and helping them advocate for their needs.
Encouraged to Explore
Our middle school program lays a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging exploration in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
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