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Vanguard School
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Vanguard College Preparatory School

Middle School Profile

Our Middle School program is purposeful, with age-appropriate opportunities.

Middle School students are guided to:

  • 6th Grade | build curiosity
  • 7th Grade | develop self-discipline
  • 8th Grade | enhance character

The transition to high school is guided to be motivated by the core values of Rigor, Respect, and Responsibilities.

*See Grade Level Profile for complete preparation guide criteria.

Academics

6th Grade

  • Thinking Skills
  • Foundation Development
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Group Projects
  • Independent Work
  • Guided Lecture
  • Lab Work
  • Self-ContainedEnvironment

7th Grade

  • Deeper Thinking
  • Personal Growth
  • Process-Oriented Lab Work
  • Observation
  • Interpretation
  • Cultural Landscape Awareness
  • Physical World Evaluation

8th Grade

  • Broader Thinking
  • Context Management
  • Classroom Discussions
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analyzing Government
  • Global Consideration
  • Physical Law Application

Athletics

6th Grade

  • Intro to Competitive Athletics
  • Skill Development
  • Sportsmanship
  • Basic Team Concepts & Intramural Play
  • Strength Development
  • Conditioning

Athletics Options:
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Jr. Drill Team, Jr. Drumline

7th & 8th Grade

  • Sports Variety
  • Strength Training
  • Agility
  • Flexibility
  • Concentrated Workouts
  • Knowledge of Rules
  • Teamwork

Athletics Options:
Basketball, Cross Country, Drill Team, Drumline, Golf, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball

Enrichment

6th Grade

  • FOCUS | Service & Community Concentration
  • Fine Art Rotation
  • Technology
  • World Language Intro
  • Local Field Trips

7th Grade

  • FOCUS | Collaborative Problem-Solving Concentration
  • Fine Art Rotation
  • World Language Intro
  • Fall 7th Grade Trip
  • Spring 7th Grade Retreat

8th Grade

  • FOCUS Lunch & Learn | Leadership Concentration
  • HS Elective Options
  • Fall 8th Grade Retreat
  • Spring 8th Grade Trip

Middle School Only Events/Programs

  • 6th & 11th Grade Peer Program
  • 7th & 12th Grade Peer Program
  • Back to School Dance
  • Wednesday Wake-Up Call
  • FOCUS (For Our Creative & Unique Students)
  • Grade Level Overnight Trips

MS & HS Special Events/Programs

(Can be MS/HS specific with different times/locations.)
  • Monthly Pep Rallies
  • End of School Dance
  • School-Wide Spirit Days
  • Lunch Events
  • Winter Glitter
  • Spirit Days
  • Halloween Dance
  • Powder Puff
  • Elective Competitions
  • Community Service Day
  • Field Day & Sr. Cookout
  • Clubs & Organizations
  • Student Recognition Events
    • Academic
    • Fine Art
    • Athletics