Curriculum
An overview of the curriculum for students in Grades Fve through Eight is provided below. For more information, download our Middle School Curriculum Guide here.
Overview
At Gill St. Bernard’s, every effort is made to stretch the intellect and spark the imagination of each individual. The course content of the Middle School Program is the vehicle by which we stress the sharpening and mastery of skills which prepare students for high school, college and life-long learning.
During the Fifth and Sixth Grades, the integration and application of basic skills with general knowledge and conceptual understanding is emphasized. Support, guidance and increased attention are given to organizational and study skills. Students are encouraged to further develop their ability to think critically and learn independently.
In Seventh and Eighth Grades students are actively preparing for the transition to high school. Core academic subjects require students to further develop their abilities to think critically and learn independently. As part of the Seventh Grade curriculum, all students begin their high school foreign language study in French, Spanish or Latin.
