Middle School
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At St. Andrew's, We Make the Most of the Middle
Our Middle School is small, structured, and supportive of all learners. Faculty work to empower students to become independent learners, increase their sense of self-esteem, and gain confidence in their abilities while instilling the academic content of our curriculum.
In our small, personalized classes, students develop into effective communicators, critical thinkers, and responsible community members.
In the Classroom
Our Middle School students participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), a globally recognized program for students in Grades 6–10.
The MYP encourages students to connect what they learn in the classroom with the world around them through interdisciplinary, real-world learning. It builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence students need to succeed in the IB Diploma Programme, higher education, and an increasingly connected global community.
A Time of Transition
Middle School is a time of growth, change, and increasing independence as students navigate early adolescence. During these important years, students thrive in a supportive environment that encourages them to challenge themselves, embrace new opportunities, and build resilience through both success and setbacks.
Through these myriad and often unpredictable changes, it is essential that our students feel known and valued authentically, which is why a strong partnership between home and school is essential to their experience.
As they progress through Middle School, students begin to identify opportunities for positive risk-taking and grapple with the challenges that come with being pushed outside of one's comfort zone in the classroom, on the sports field, on the stage, or during social activities.
After-school Programming
An essential part of the Middle School experience is the opportunity to engage in after-school athletic and activity programming.
Our students have the chance to play on two competitive teams - soccer in the fall and basketball in the winter. Eighth-grade students have the opportunity to try out for any of our Upper School teams. Middle School students may also choose to participate in one of our after-school activity offerings.
Learn more about these opportunities below.
Advising
Each student is assigned an advisor, who is responsible for supporting holistic development and well-being as each student progresses through their Middle School experience.
Advisors maintain daily contact with their advisees through end-of-day check-ins and attending Morning Meeting twice a week with their advisory groups. Advisory sessions provide opportunities for students to review academic and personal progress, strengthen relationships, and engage in activities that foster community and belonging.
Hulbert Trip
Each fall, all of our Middle School students travel to Hulbert Outdoor Educational Center in Fairlee, Vermont, for two nights and three days.
Hulbert features a world-class outdoor learning program that is designed to help build individual and collective leadership skills while helping students to develop their critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. They have beautiful facilities and a talented and caring staff with expertise in designing individualized and expeditionary learning programs from schools.
