Middle School (6-8) Great Students. Great Teaching. Great Outcomes. At Saint John’s Prep, we prize imagination and creativity. Our Middle School leverages the power of relationships to inspire a love of learning, inviting students to connect, explore, create, and discover through a hands-on, experiential curriculum. Saint John’s Prep students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th learn in classrooms, in science labs, under the bright lights of performance stages, in wildly creative art rooms, and outdoors on our magnificent 2,700-acre campus of lakes, forest, and wetlands. Our outstanding middle school faculty challenge students to reach beyond the familiar. We engage our students not only as they are but in relation to all they can become in a school environment where students feel safe and supported, respected and valued. Visit saint John’s Prep 6th Grade Highlights Experiential & interdisciplinary LEARNING Our 6th graders build life-long relationship skills while they explore a challenging curriculum and learn valuable study habits to prepare them for high school and beyond. Your 6th grade student will receive an introduction to German, Chinese, and Spanish as the foundation of the language curriculum. In addition to personal writing instruction, students will have the opportunity to be immersed in hands-on learning experiences from St. John’s University. To round out your student’s prep school experience, arts and activities are interwoven with social studies. View the Middle School Course Guide 7th and 8th Grade Highlights COMBINED CLASSES, CUSTOMIZED SCHEDULES Our 7th and 8th-grade classes are integrated, and taught with an interdisciplinary approach, so our students can continue to build relationships with our faculty and begin pursuing their unique gifts and passions. 7th and 8th-grade students can expect classes that provide a holistic approach to learning across subjects, including more flexibility to select unique electives courses that speak to them. Not to mention, we offer advanced-level math opportunities and individual music lessons to support the scholastic and artistic development of your child. And when they’re ready for global experiences, they’ll be prepared after immersive instruction in German, Chinese, or Spanish. View the Middle School Course Guide 25 Years of Academic Excellence 10 Elective courses 3 Languages A Day In The Life No two days at Prep are exactly the same, and our middles school students have more freedom to align their schedules with the subjects and activities that most inspire them. On any given day, our schedule may include: Guest speakers Field trips Assemblies Advising sessions Prayer services Community mass Get Started With The Middle School Brochure Fine Arts Programming Performing and visual arts are an integral part of our curriculum at Saint John’s Prep. Art and music are offered on alternating days, and students can choose from band, choir, and orchestra. The theater department stages multiple productions during the school year that middle schoolers can participate in; the all-school musical in the spring is always a crowd favorite! Explore Our Artistic Side Athletics and Activities We keep learning exciting with a variety of activities, like science experiments, canoeing on Lake Sagatagan, or even a game of ultimate frisbee on our 2,900-acre campus. Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to provide a wide variety of programs so every student has the opportunity to explore new interests and grow. Our students can participate in: Intramural athletics Competitive teams like eSports and robotics A variety of clubs and student organizations The visual and performing arts See How We Stay Active Related Blogs Learning Beyond Limits: Outdoor Education at Saint John’s Prep The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning in Schools Program Spotlight: World Languages Ready to get Started? Applying to Saint John’s Prep takes just a few steps. And, we’re here for you at every turn. Let’s work together to make your journey memorable and meaningful. Start Your Application
