The Middle School is made up of 6th, 7th and 8th grade.  Below is a brief description of the curriculum.  A more comprehensive description of the curriculum is available in the Principal's office.

English-sixth through eighth grade

The language arts program provides a continuation for instruction in grammar usage, writing skills, and vocabulary.  Students are exposed to varieties of writing with the reading of different genres of books presented in the literature class and reporting in varied ways from written summaries to oral reports.  Grammar is explicitly taught incorporated into students' writing.  Editing skills are polished, and students attempt publication of their writing.

Reading-sixth grade

This course is designed to encourage reading not only functionally and developmentally but also for pleasure.  While the class focuses on skills and strategies through novel based instruction, a variety of teaching materials are used to emphasize reading comprehension, vocabulary, context clues, understanding, sequencing, and other reading skills.  An opportunity to apply these skills to outside reading materials is offered through the use of library books, the Internet, newspapers, magazines, and travel brochures.

Literature-seventh/eighth grade

The seventh grade literature course is a journey through time, social structure, mystery, adventure and love.  Literature is studied for its technical, artistic, and human values.  Students begin to analyze authors' writing styles through the use of journaling.

Eighth grade students read from a variety of genres including novels, short stories, plays, and poetry.  Group participation facilitates enjoyment of the literature and encourages cooperation within the class.

Mathematics-sixth through eighth grade

Mathematics in seventh grade is a course, which builds mathematical understanding, develops problem-solving skills, and works toward computational competence.  Pre-algebra is offered in seventh and eighth grade.  This course is designed to build the mathematical concepts through practice and review and provides an introduction and application of basic algebraic concepts.  Algebra I is offered in eighth grade.  This course provides for the study of Algebra I with an emphasis on mathematical proficiency, improved logical thinking skills, and mastery of many different problem-solving techniques.

Science

Each science course begins with a review of the scientific processing skills, the scientific method, SI units of measurement, and graphing.  An emphasis is placed on identifying variables, both independent and dependent.  Labs, hands-on activities, the integration of technology, and critical thinking skills are important components to the mastery of the content.

Life science-sixth grade

This course is designed to introduce students to biology.  Emphasis is placed on the mastery of the science processing skills, with the infusion of the Habits of Mind and Critical Thinking Skills.  Lessons are organized thematically and taught with regard to varying ability levels and learning modalities.  Information is presented in a manner which appeals to the students using humor and subject material that is both relevant and elicits a reaction of wonderment and awe.  Scientific study goes far beyond the absorption of new material.  It encourages student inquiry, investigation, and discovery, which prepares students for problem solving and critical thinking both in and out of the classroom.  Practical application of subject matter is achieved through interdependent collaboration, concept mapping, Socratic discussions, topical debates, engaging experiments, and a weeklong field study in Key West or a marine biology research facility.

Earth science-seventh grade

Earth science places an emphasis on the constant change of the Earth.  Units covering Earth's movements, weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, rocks and minerals, oceanography, the Earth-moon relationship, the Solar System, and stars and galaxies are examined.  A weeklong curricular study takes place in Tremont, Tennessee.

Physical science-eighth grade

In physical science, matter and energy are studied in two connected sciences, chemistry and  physics.

World History-sixth grade

Geography-seventh grade

The geography course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the physical and human geography of the world, enhance their understanding of the interrelatedness of the world's regions and cultures, and develop basic map skills.

American history-eighth grade

This course provides a survey of the people and events important to the founding and development of the United States. It seeks to look behind the scenes to analyze the degree to which the country was influenced by these factors. Furthermore, it attempts to relate events of the past to the country's current situation by comparing and contrasting the past to the present.

Physical Education-sixth through eighth grade
Physical Education meets daily with the sixth through eighth grade students.  The main focus is to make fitness a lifestyle for the students.  The Presidential Fitness Program is incorporated as a standard for the students.   Students are exposed to the skills and fundamentals of various sports.

Health Education-sixth through eighth grade

Health Education is offered to the sixth through eighth grade students during some physical education class periods.  Topics such as responsible decision-making, mental health, physical fitness, substance abuse, and more complete the health curriculum. 

Art Education-sixth through eighth grade

Art classes are offered to sixth through eighth grade students and examine art progression from prehistoric times to present day.  The course also covers exploration and implementation of 2-D and 3-D art projects. Students benefit from field trips to symphonic and musical events like the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts "Spring Extravaganza," and art exhibits at the Cummer Art Gallery and the Museum of Modern Art.