OUR PROGRAM
Academically, MPA middle school is challenging and engaging. Ideas unfold as part of a remarkable big picture rather than a series of forgettable figures and facts. In language arts and English, writing is a daily ritual– as we seek to make this essential skill second nature. Students in all grades hone their composition skills, master language structure and explore a wide variety of literature.

Math curriculum is demanding and expansive – and often integrated with science, social studies and technology units for greater depth and perspective. Enrichment activities and advanced classes are available to challenge the most driven learners in the 7th and 8th grades.

Middle school science includes the study of life, earth, chemistry and physical science. Environmental studies projects take students to our on-campus garden laboratory and pond – and also venture throughout Minnesota on many day and overnight field trips. In social studies classes, students are introduced to world geography, current events and US history. They begin to understand and appreciate other cultures, including ancient civilizations and their own family heritage. By now, most students have had several years of French or Spanish and are being introduced to Mandarin.

For high energy middle schoolers, a daily dose of physical activities, games and scrimmages works wonders. Diving into visual art, drama, instrumental music and a growing list of co-curricular activities completes the program offering even more avenues for expression and discovery.