How will the schools address the developmental differences between 6th and 8th graders in the program, and within the building?
A rejuvenated team teaching structure will help teachers focus on the unique academic and developmental needs of the different grade levels. Grade level teams will focus on unique themes; for example, Sixth Grade teams will focus on establishing organizational and study skills, while Eighth Grade teams will focus on student decision-making and preparing for the transition to high school. Additionally, each middle school will be developing Student Advocacy programs where adults in the school will connect regularly with a small number of “advisees” to address needs and concerns of early adolescents.
