Welcome to Middle School
All School Habits of Mind
Engagement
Participate fully and collaboratively in school, community, and academic life.
Integrity
Exhibits ethical behavior and honesty, providing service for the common good.
Responsibility
Takes care of self, others, and the school as a learner, friend, advocate, and citizen.
Reflection
Thinks constructively and critically, contemplating the learning and actions of self and others.
Resilience
Demonstrates persistence while working through challenges.
Flexibility
Questions the world from varying perspectives, adapting prior knowledge to generate new solutions.
Math
In middle school, students expand their problem-solving skills by engaging in mathematically rich projects and activities. Students use real-life problems and scenarios to create representations, recognize patterns, and make generalizations. Through this hands-on approach, students learn to choose tools and strategies to support their reasoning. Critical-thinking and communication skills are strengthened as students collaborate to share their own mathematical thinking and critique the arguments of others.
Students engage in integrated projects in small groups, partnerships, and independently to deconstruct problems and explore numerous strategies and methods to solve these problems. Students also form viable arguments for solutions with efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility.
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At Blue Oak School, our middle school program is designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of secondary education while nurturing their individuality and confidence. As a private middle school, we offer a supportive, dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and build strong connections with peers and mentors.
For families searching for a good middle school near me, Blue Oak School provides an exceptional education rooted in community and innovation. Our program bridges the gap between elementary and secondary school, helping students transition seamlessly and confidently into the next phase of their academic journey. If you’re wondering, “What is secondary school and how can my child be best prepared for it?” our thoughtfully designed curriculum and caring faculty provide the answer, equipping students with the skills, resilience, and curiosity they need to succeed.