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Middle School
The natural changes and challenges that mark early adolescence can be tricky to negotiate. Effective, caring and positive adult role models are essential to guiding Middle School students along a successful path as they earnestly begin to prepare for their future. Parishs fifth through eighth grade teachers take their mentoring responsibilities seriously, and the Middle Schools schedule is conducive to student and teacher interaction. In addition to providing students, daily, with superior instruction in core subjects, teachers serve as advisors and coaches, and they work side-by-side with students on community service projects and School activities.
However, what makes our Middle School so magical is the expanse of options and opportunities offered here. From Latin and competitive sports to courses in drama, art and music, we are teaching children to become students. We are piquing their curiosity, channeling their energy and instilling a sense of responsibility for their actions, all the while working to create a sense of community.
Middle School Highlights
Low student-teacher ratio
Daily chapel service along with religious and humanities studies and emphasis on outreach opportunities
Curriculum and instruction is designed to be developmentally appropriate for middle school students
Mathematics taught as a single-sex track in grades 5-8
Honors math offered for grades 5-8
Technology enrichment including virtual library, SMART Boards, multi-computer labs, language lab
Emphasis on organization, study skills and independent learning
Special opportunities include, but are not limited to, Mathcounts, Honor Council, Choir, Drum Corps, Strings Ensemble, student government, and beginning in 7th grade, National Junior Honor Society
Mentoring program and Advisor/Advisee Program
Grades 6-8 produce a fall and spring play
Trips
5th grade trip to Camp Classen develops leadership and interpersonal skills
6th grade trip to Heifer International in Arkansas offers programs on ending hunger and poverty and increasing global awareness
7th grade trip to Catalina Island, California focuses on dynamic learning in an ocean environment
8th grade trip to Washington D.C./Richmond, VA, includes visits to historical sites/government offices
Athletics
Parish offers a competitive program for 5th-8th grade students. All 5th-8th grade students who meet eligibility requirements will be allowed to participate on a sports team. Parish is a member of the Dallas Parochial League.
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