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Academics

Middle School (Grade 5-8)

Monte Cassino Middle School provides a rigorous and developmentally-appropriate educational program for students of all faith traditions through the legacies of Benedictine instruction and Catholic values.

  

At Monte Cassino Middle School (Grades 5–8) in Tulsa, OK, young adolescents refine their intellectual curiosity, build moral courage grounded in Benedictine values, and develop essential leadership skills. Our dedicated Middle School educators—the majority of whom hold master’s degrees or other additional certifications—provide rigorous academic mentorship designed specifically for high school readiness.

As a PreK-8 school, our fifth through eighth graders serve as the true leaders of our campus. Free from the premature pressures and distractions of a high school environment, Monte Cassino middle schoolers thrive in an age-appropriate setting where they can build confidence at their own pace—a proven model that delivers a 100% first-choice high school acceptance rate and places 81% of our 8th graders as national PreACT Rising Stars.

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Academic Prep, Transitions & Honors

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  • 6th–8th Grade Honors Program

    Advanced academic coursework and hands-on applied sciences: Beginning in 6th grade, our Honors Program offers accelerated coursework for students seeking deep academic challenge in core subjects. Students engage in analytical writing and hands-on projects across the arts and applied sciences.

  • 5th Grade Transition Program

    Fifth grade serves as an intentional transition year bridging Lower School self-contained classrooms and departmentalized Middle School instruction. Students experience core subjects—reading, writing, math, science, and religion—while exploring health and physical education, creative arts, and language surveys in French, Latin, or Spanish.

  • 6th–8th Grade Academic Pathways

    Tailored course sequences, electives, and world language tracks: Middle School students customize their academic journey by selecting dedicated world language tracks, electives, and honors pathways. Guided by caring educators, students develop independent study habits, critical thinking, and self-advocacy in an environment designed for young adolescents.

  • High School Placement & Academic Outcomes

    One hundred percent first-choice high school acceptance and 81% PreACT Rising Stars: Monte Cassino graduates achieve a 100% acceptance rate to their first-choice high school. On national benchmarks, 81% of 8th graders are recognized as PreACT Rising Stars (with 1 in 3 scoring in the top 15% nationally), supported by educators who hold master's degrees or secondary teaching certifications.

Core Departments & World Languages

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  • Math & Advanced STEM Pathways

    Complete Algebra prior to high school, with Geometry options available: Our mathematics sequence prepares students for secondary academic rigor, with the majority of graduates completing Algebra before high school entry. Advanced math students can complete Geometry, providing a seamless leap into high school honors programs.

  • Language Arts, Literature & Science

    Writing rigor, literary analysis, and lab experimentation: Language arts and science curricula emphasize analytical writing, public speaking, and hands-on laboratory experimentation. Students build intellectual curiosity and research skills that set them apart in high school entrance exams.

  • Religion & Benedictine Values

    Faith formation, weekly Eucharist, and core Benedictine stewardship: Grounded in Benedictine Catholic instruction, religion courses guide students to understand their faith and respect all global faith traditions. Students participate in weekly Eucharist and periodic reconciliation while actively practicing our 8 core Benedictine values.

  • World Language Tracks (French, Latin, Spanish)

    5th-grade survey leading to high school Level II placement: Following a 5th-grade exploratory survey in French, Latin, and Spanish, students select a multi-year language track. Graduates leave Middle School prepared to enter Level II (Spanish II, French II, or Latin II) programs in high school.

Advisory & Student Support

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  • Dedicated Counseling & Leadership

    Mentorship guided by educators, counselors, deans, and the Head of Middle School: Guided by the Head of Middle School, Dean of Students, and dedicated Middle School Counselor, our support system instills inclusivity, kindness, and self-management throughout the adolescent years.

  • Daily Advisory Program

    Small-group daily advisory fostering wellness, organization, and belonging: The Monte Cassino Middle School Advisory Program ensures every student feels supported in daily school life. Meeting daily in small groups with an advisor, students build peer connectedness, practice self-advocacy, develop organizational skills, and strengthen social-emotional wellness.

  • Learning Support & REACH Program

    Tailored academic support and specialized dyslexia programming: Monte Cassino provides comprehensive academic accommodations and learning support, including specialized programming designed for bright students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences through Saint Scholastica Academy.

  • Daily Academic Tutorial 

    Daily end-of-day office hours for educator help and peer collaboration: Classrooms remain open every afternoon from 3:05 to 3:30 p.m. for open tutorial. Students can review homework, ask extra questions, or collaborate with peers, with dedicated educators available in every classroom.

Athletics, Extracurriculars & Student Life

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  • Traditions & Community Service

    Annual 6th-grade Salvation Army Angel Tree project and regional honors: Middle School traditions combine leadership and service, exemplified by our 6th grade raising thousands of dollars annually for the Salvation Army Angel Tree project. Students regularly participate in statewide essay, art, and spelling bee competitions and have even been to the National Spelling Bee!
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  • Visual & Performing Arts

    Studio art, Molto Music, and annual musical theater productions: Creative expression thrives through visual arts, studio art, Molto Music, and Middle School musical theater productions. Students showcase talent in regional art exhibitions and campus performances.

  • Clubs & Student Leadership

    Benedictine Lead Institute, WEB mentorship, Academic Bowl, and Monte Mentors: Extended-day activities foster diverse student interests, including Benedictine Lead Institute, WEB (Where Everyone Belongs), Academic Bowl, Student Leadership, Chess Club, Tech Club, and Homework+, to name just a few. In Fall 2026, the Middle School also developed a Monte Mentors program to provide leadership opportunities for Middle School students who want to interact with and tutor students from the Lower School.

  • Middle School Athletics

    Interscholastic sports built on holistic character development: As a certified "Play Like a Champion" school, Monte Cassino offers basketball, cheer, cross country, e-sports, golf, tennis, volleyball, and track. Coaches and student-athletes work toward holistic athletic and moral growth.
Monte Cassino Catholic School
2206 South Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114
P. (918) 742-3364 F. (918) 742-5206
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