Middle School
6th -8th grades
No longer children but not yet adults, Maria Montessori recognized adolescence as a time of rapid growth, not unlike the very first years of life. Designed for students ages 12 to 15, the Middle School program provides the ideal setting for students to expand their knowledge and embark on adult-like responsibilities, resulting in a solid, unique foundation for young adulthood.
Project-based curriculum
Classroom subjects are explored in an integrated manner, where students grapple with real-world issues while honing their skills in math, economics, science, humanities, language and writing. The manipulative materials of the elementary are rarely used, as these students are now able to work, understand and visualize ideas in the abstract. The focus is upon the development of a successful process and innovative approach, rather than rewarding an expected answer.
Socratic seminars
Middle School students are sensitive to issues of social justice and personal dignity. Critical thinking and public speaking skills are learned through socratic seminars as students grapple with real world issues. Through this process an appreciation of multiple perspectives on a given topic develops.
Micro-economy
Students develop and run their own real business, marketing and selling products that they manufacture themselves. Supporting lessons are given on the scientific, historical, economic, practical and organizational aspects of their products. Student work includes bookkeeping, budgeting and purchasing, design, advertising, surveys, research, the writing of proposals, interviews of experts, and documentation.
Mini Society
Students experience a student-centered, constructivist approach that enables adolescents to manage time, exercise choice, organize themselves, and practice self-regulation and reflection within a group environment. The Seeds of Life Middle School program leverages a prescribed adult-to-adolescent ratio that seeks to optimize a sense of community and create a mini-society of adolescents and teachers in which relationships are nurtured.
Fitness and Movement
Partnered with local fitness experts, Seeds of Life delivers a fitness curriculum that incorporates movement, strength, balance and coordination, cardiovascular health, nutrition and FUN.
Community
Beyond intellectual development, the Middle School program guides students to become active citizens and fully informed problem solvers within the local community and beyond.
Bilingual
Students experience an immersive environment with constant and consistent interaction with both Spanish and English Speakers.
Our alumni excel in school — and in life
Years of watching our students matriculate to high school, college and beyond confirms that an authentic Montessori Middle School is an excellent education for life. They excel in school and careers of choice but, more importantly, emerge as confident, well adjusted, happy adults.
My children have been students at SOL for a little less than a year. My daughter is in 1st grade and my son is in 7th. It was apparent from the moment I walked into the school that Miss Maria and her team were the loving and highly educated team of early learning professionals I was looking for and that SOL was the place my children deserved to learn and grow in. I could not be happier with the program and all it has to offer. My children come home each day excited to share about their day and wake up eager to go each morning. Thank you Miss Maria & team!
You are the best of the best!
Tara Kochanskyj
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