{"id":1415,"date":"2018-07-18T12:52:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T12:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/willistondev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1415"},"modified":"2025-06-18T16:02:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:02:49","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/academics\/middle-school\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle School Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ws-hero ws-hero--top\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MiddleSchool_1024_02-web-1600x900.jpg\" class=\"ws-hero__image-background wpsmartcrop-image wpsmartcrop-image wpsmartcrop-rendered\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MiddleSchool_1024_02-web-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MiddleSchool_1024_02-web-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MiddleSchool_1024_02-web-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MiddleSchool_1024_02-web-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MiddleSchool_1024_02-web-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"object-position: 51.77%39.40%;\" \/><div class=\"ws-hero__content ws-hero__content--bottom ws-hero__content--left\">\n            <div class=\"ws-hero__inner\n            \">\n                <h1 class=\"ws-hero__heading ws-hero__heading--large\">Small<br \/>\nClasses,<br \/>\nBig Ideas<\/h1><p class=\"ws-hero__description\">Our open and encouraging academic approach gives kids the confidence to ask questions, offer answers, and challenge themselves.<\/p>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--large\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Research shows that middle school years are when students begin to form their academic identities and goals, and our mission is to help them set that bar high. Our academic approach incorporates student-centered learning, collaboration, writing across the curriculum, time management skills, and learning by doing. The outcome is a community of able and inquisitive students who participate enthusiastically in their own education, and are ready to take on high school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Have questions?<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>If you have questions about our academic curriculum, please contact Director of Middle School Admission, <a href=\"mailto: amarsland@williston.com\">Allison Marsland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<hr class=\"ws-separator\"><\/hr>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n    <div class=\"ws-accordion\">\n        <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__title\">Our Seventh and Eighth Grade Curriculum<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"ws-accordion__list\">\n        <li class=\"ws-accordion__item\" id=\"seventh-grade-courses\">\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__heading-wrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__heading\">Seventh Grade Courses<\/h2>\n                <svg class=\"ws-accordion__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 25.45 15.76\">\n                    <polyline points=\"23.73 1.81 12.73 12.31 1.73 1.81\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__content\"><p>The seventh-grade curriculum is made up of five year-long courses (English, a language, mathematics, science, and social studies). A sixth course is divided into trimester-long units, devoted to art, theater, and physical education). Participation in the Afternoon Program is optional for seventh graders.<\/p>\n<h3>Academic Subjects<\/h3>\n<p>English<\/p>\n<p>Language (French, Spanish, Latin)<\/p>\n<p>Mathematics (Pre-algebra or Algebra Honors; especially proficient students may advance to Upper School math classes, beginning with Geometry Honors)<\/p>\n<p>Life Science<\/p>\n<p>Geography<\/p>\n<p>Trimester-long courses (Art, Theater, STEM Foundations)<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Afternoon Program Options<\/h3>\n<p>Athletics<\/p>\n<p>Theater<\/p>\n<p>Art<\/p>\n<p>Music<\/p>\n<p>Dance<\/p>\n<p>Robotics<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"ws-accordion__item\" id=\"eighth-grade-courses\">\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__heading-wrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"ws-accordion__heading\">Eighth Grade Courses<\/h2>\n                <svg class=\"ws-accordion__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 25.45 15.76\">\n                    <polyline points=\"23.73 1.81 12.73 12.31 1.73 1.81\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-accordion__content\"><p>The eighth-grade curriculum is made up of five year-long courses (English, a language, mathematics, science, and social studies). A sixth course is divided into trimester-long units, devoted to art, theater, and health). Participation in the Afternoon Program is optional and encouraged for eighth graders.<\/p>\n<h3>Academic Subjects<\/h3>\n<p>English<\/p>\n<p>Language (French, Spanish, or Latin; <em>especially proficient students may advance to Upper School language classes<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>Math ( Algebra or Algebra Honors; <em>especially proficient students may advance to Upper School math classes, beginning with Geometry Honors<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>Physical Science<\/p>\n<p>Civics<\/p>\n<p>Trimester-long courses (Art, Theater, Health)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Afternoon Program Options<\/h3>\n<p>Athletics<\/p>\n<p>Theater<\/p>\n<p>Art<\/p>\n<p>Music<\/p>\n<p>Dance<\/p>\n<p>Robotics<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<hr class=\"ws-separator\"><\/hr>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n            <div class=\"ws-header\">\n                <h1 class=\"ws-header__title\"> Academic Highlights <\/h1>\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;550324&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">The Spring Play<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>The eighth-grade arts program devotes the last two months of school to a theatrical production. Students can act in the play, or take part by producing, designing costumes, or being part of the stage crew. The final production takes place in Williston&#8217;s state-of-the-art theater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3553&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Language Day<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Students spend a full day immersed in the languages and cultures of France and Spain. Hands-on activities include cooking, traditional dance, and martial arts workshops. Latin students attend Classics Day at Mount Holyoke College.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;958432&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Tree Science<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>After being assigned a tree on campus, students provide seasonal observations and growth data to the Harvard Forest Schoolyard Long-Term Ecological Research Project. They then analyze the data set to determine the patterns and changes in growth habits over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--small\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;958504&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Caring Advisors<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>At the start of each school year, we place every student in a small group of peers, led closely by a faculty member who gets to know each child well. These advisory groups are the cornerstone of our support system. They meet regularly for community-building activities, academic consultation, conversation\u2014and breakfast pastries!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;854361&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">STEM Foundations<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Our STEM Foundations course introduces all seventh graders to concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math. Topics include computer and app programming, robotics, and 3D modeling and printing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;992333&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Help When You Need It<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>A constellation of support, our Center for Academic Success provides students at every level with the resources, instruction, and academic support they need to succeed. We offer levels of support for every kind of learner, ranging from drop-in writing and math centers to a structured Academic Strategies Tutorial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--small\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;958440&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Science Fair<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Students investigate topics and conduct experiments over one month, then share their findings with an audience of families and the larger Williston community. The much-anticipated evening lets students develop their presentation skills and learn more about self-directed independent research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3554&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">MASS MoCA &amp; Clark Art Museum Trip<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>In the fall, both grades visit these two renowned art museums as part of our fine arts curriculum. Working with the museums&#8217; education coordinators, students learn observation skills, and a background in both traditional and contemporary art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;958374&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Eighth Grade Talks<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Our public-speaking curriculum culminates in the spring with this rite of passage, when every student prepares and delivers a five-minute speech in front of the whole Middle School on a topic of their choosing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--large\"><\/div><div class=\"ws-hero\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-1600x900.jpg\" class=\"ws-hero__image-background\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/00244R6A8276-1-1-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class=\"ws-hero__content ws-hero__content--upper ws-hero__content--left\">\n            <div class=\"ws-hero__inner\n            \">\n                <h1 class=\"ws-hero__heading ws-hero__heading--medium\">The Right Level<br \/>\nof Challenge<\/h1><p class=\"ws-hero__description\">We believe that no child should be<br \/>\nstuck in a holding pattern in middle<br \/>\nschool. We offer courses that challenge<br \/>\nstudents to expand their academic horizons<br \/>\nas far as they can go. Equally important,<br \/>\nwe provide support that makes that<br \/>\nsuccess possible.<\/p>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532711465744{background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt ws-excerpt--white\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Caring Advisors<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>At the start of each school year, we place every student in a small group of peers, led closely by a faculty member who gets to know each child well. These advisory groups are the cornerstone of our support system. They meet regularly for community-building activities, academic consultation, and breakfast pastries!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt ws-excerpt--white\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Time Management<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Learning to plan complex assignments and budget time is an essential skill for success in high school, college, and beyond. Part of our curriculum includes helping students learn to manage their work, especially long-term assignments such as research papers or science projects, with the safety net of teachers and advisors making sure they don&#8217;t fall behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\n        <div class=\"ws-excerpt ws-excerpt--white\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-excerpt__heading ws-excerpt__heading--small\">Help When You Need It<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"ws-excerpt__description\"><p>Our faculty are always willing to meet with students for extra help, whether that&#8217;s before the school day begins or at a mutually convenient time. In addition, Williston has robust Math and Writing centers that are staffed by faculty and Upper School students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ws-spacer ws-spacer--small\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n    <div class=\"ws-outer\">\n            <div class=\"ws-inner-image\"><img width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-640x360.jpg\" class=\"ws-inner-image__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.williston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MK4_9236-1-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt\">\n            <div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__content ws-inner-excerpt__content--not-padded\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__heading ws-inner-excerpt__heading--small\">Middle School Faculty<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__description\"\"><p>Our faculty is dedicated to building a learning community that prepares students for high school and beyond. These experienced teachers know when to challenge and when to nurture, when to focus on concepts and when to hone in on discrete skills\u2014and they genuinely enjoy teaching 12- and 13-year-olds.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"ws-excerpt__links\">\n                    <a class=\"ws-excerpt__link ws-excerpt__link--text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.williston.com\/campus-info\/campus-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\">See all faculty<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ws-outer\">\n        <div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt\">\n            <div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__content ws-inner-excerpt__content--not-padded\">\n            <h2 class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__heading ws-inner-excerpt__heading--small\">Technology in the Classroom<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ws-inner-excerpt__description\"\"><p>Williston&#8217;s Curricular Technology Program teaches students how to use technology thoughtfully to communicate, solve problems, conduct research, and think critically. 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