The Middle School math program trains students to think critically, communicate mathematically, and value the mathematical foundation for many of the greatest accomplishments of the modern world. Courses range from sixth grade regular math to high school geometry. All students are expected to be algebra-ready by the end of eighth grade.

Hand in hand with emphasizing a mastery of mathematics fundamentals and procedures, teachers strive to foster a curiosity about mathematics and a problem-solving attitude that will benefit students outside of class. AppDay is a great example of taking math out of the texbook and into real life. On these days, students evaluate a problem or issue, and explore solutions using measurements, conversions, graphing, and by analyzing the mathematical relationships involved. Topics include animal populations, snowfall/watershed questions, and garbage volume versus landfill volume.  

Regardless of the topic or class subject being taught, small classes––ranging from eight to fifteen students––provide flexibility for teachers to group students according to progress levels and modify homework assignments. Teachers have the abiding expectancy of progress with all students.

And in a place that embraces technology the way the Middle School does, math classrooms are virtually paperless. Teachers use electronic white boards in class, e-textbooks are loaded onto students’ tablet computers, and homework is completed and submitted using the tablet as well.