School Culture

Students attending SIA's Middle Academy will be immersed in a program that focuses on the overall mission of SIA. They will still participate in their houses, school clubs and have opportunities to travel with their classmates.  New programs such as theater, cross country, and other sports are constantly growing and enriching the Middle Academy experience at SIA. The experience in the Middle Academy is focused on helping students dive into and begin to answer the question, "How do I become high school ready?". Our goal is to prepare all SIA students to enter either college or the workforce with the skills to thrive in either environment.

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Our Middle Academy differs from a traditional Middle School in the sense that we are focused on targeted preparation for life in and after high school. Our focus is supporting the development of their identity as a young adult and challenging them to develop a worldview that acknowledges the challenges we face in our world, but sees the incredible opportunities that exist to make the world a better place. It is the culmination of the last line in our mission where we seek to empower all students to "become leaders who can powerfully transform our communities".​

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Academic Program - 6th - 8th Grade

Students participate in a globally focused, rigorous academic experience that is centered around preparing students for their post-secondary life. We have created a unique Middle Academy experience that is designed to allow students to complete the following courses:

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• 6th Grade

  • English 6

  • Math 6

  • Spanish 6

  • History 6

  • Science 6

  • Global Perspectives

  • Art or Music

  • Fitness/Health

  • Electives: Various electives offered

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• 7th & 8th Grade:

  • English 7-8

  • Math 7-8, Algebra (if appropriate, for high school credit)

  • Spanish 1 & 2 (for high school credit)

  • History 7-8

  • Science 7-8

  • Global Perspectives

  • Art or Music

  • Fitness/Health

  • Electives: Various electives offered

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• Unique Programming:​

  • 6th Grade: Cohort Model

    • For our 6th graders, we use a middle-school cohort model where students are in smaller, consistent peer groups

    • Fosters a sense of community and collaboration

    • This approach allows students to form strong relationships with both their classmates and teachers, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment

    • By working closely with the same group of students across different subjects, learners benefit from enhanced teamwork, individualized attention, and a more personalized educational experience tailored to their unique needs and strengths

  • 8th Grade: Community Project​

    • Through Global Perspectives class​