Middle School (Grade 5-8)

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• Fifth Grade

  The fifth grade serves as a transition year between the self-contained class structure of the Elementary School and the departmental nature of the Middle School.

  
  Students are exposed to a variety of programs and can begin to make decisions about where they would like to focus their studies. In addition to the core classes of reading, writing, math and science, students learn about moral and social development through their religion class, experience physical education and health instruction, take surveys of languages including French, Spanish and Latin, expand their artistic ability through art and music, and can experience extra-curricular activities like student council and Academic Bowl.

• Sixth through Eighth Grades

  Honors classes begin at our sixth grade level and give students the opportunity to challenge themselves further in academic subjects in which they have shown great aptitude or interest. The program continues to add both depth and breadth to the student experience. Throughout their time in the middle school, students will have opportunities to engage in hands-on projects in the arts and applied sciences.

  
  Students who graduate from the middle school go on to Honor Roll status at local high schools at a 90% rate.

  
  Monte Cassino School students are also offered additional instruction in math. A majority of students will complete Algebra before they enter high school, and Geometry is also available for the students that have exceeded these offerings. Students will also be well-prepared from a language perspective and will be ready for most Spanish II, French II or Latin II programs when they graduate.