Innovative Electives

A great middle school education provides much more than a solid academic preparation for high school. It encourages students to expand their interests, knowledge and skills by exploring new topics and taking on tough challenges in a safe, respectful learning environment. Our middle school electives, known as Friday Groups, provide an in-depth, inquiry-based exploration of subjects beyond the normal middle school curriculum. 

Highlights

• Classes typically extend from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each Friday for six-week sessions.
  • Off-campus learning
  • Guest speakers and instructors
  • Project-based learning
  • Multi-age groupings to ensure a wide range of topics and the benefit of interaction with students of different ages.
  • Homeschool students may apply to participate
• Topics vary and may include:
  • Fine arts
  • Language arts
  • Social studies
  • STEM fields
  • Community service projects
  • Athletics

Middle School Friday Group Examples