Middle School
Grades six, seven, and eight comprise the Middle School. The goal of the Holy Redeemer Middle School is to teach students to be focused, organized, responsible, and independent learners. At the middle school level, students will see 8 different teachers per day. In addition to refining the study and organizational skills taught in the intermediate grades, teachers work to develop time management and the setting of priorities as students learn to balance the commitments of academics and extracurricular activities.
The Middle School focuses on the student’s ability to apply concepts. By using a variety of methodologies linked to different learning styles, teachers give all students the opportunity to learn successfully. Having a clear understanding of the fundamental vocabulary in the content areas is necessary, but students are also challenged to apply those terms in situations that involve problem solving, critical thinking, and drawing inferences. Holy Redeemer graduates consistently demonstrate higher level skills such as the ability to formulate questions, clarify problems, observe patterns, draw relationships, identify assumptions, and weigh judgments.
The Middle School recognizes the importance of students possessing a full range of communication skills. Writing is emphasized across the curriculum. Students are encouraged to hone their oratorical skills and are provided with many formal and informal opportunities to do so in classroom presentations and debates. Technology is integrated into all subject areas. Students work on projects in their subject area classes that require them to evaluate information and properly cite sources while conducting research.
Our students follow a rigorous academic schedule that embraces our Catholic faith. Courses include Religion, Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Literature, Information Technology, Media, and World Language. The archdiocesan curriculum is used as a basis for instruction in all subject areas. Each grade level engages in service projects and worships together as a community in liturgical celebrations. These studies and experiences broaden each child’s faith and put into practice his or her beliefs. The Middle School experience is enriched with the participation in Fine Arts, including Music and Art classes as well as Physical Education.
