While each day is truly new and different for every Middle Schooler, a typical school day may include:

• Hanging out with friends before school in the locker area. Maybe even some time in the social center before classes begin.
• Moving through classes during the day according to the block schedule; each class period lasts 90 minutes.
• Attending chapel (a gathering where an inspirational message is shared) on Monday afternoon
• Exploring individual interests by attending elective courses. Students choose either a band or choir elective, or take guitar lessons with an additional section of art class.
• Attending Spanish class, taught by a native speaker.
• Eating lunch with friends in the main School dining room.  
• Attending advisory—an ongoing small-group meeting with a faculty advisor and students from all Middle School grade levels.
• Getting active in P.E. class by participating in soccer, football, basketball, team handball, tennis, baseball, softball, volleyball, swimming, track, or a Project Adventure activity.
• Hanging out in the Middle School social center after school. Getting a snack at the bookstore. Maybe even playing a game of ping-pong or just talking with friends.
• Conferencing with a teacher. Most teachers stay after school to answer questions about homework, and to work with students individually or in small groups.
• Suiting up for sports practice. Middle School athletics provides an introductory experience to playing interscholastic team sports coached by Principia athletic staff. Students may choose a sport every term.