We believe that learning should happen both inside and outside the classroom, as a part of daily life. Middle school students are encouraged to be in charge of their own learning with the guidance and support of their teachers in the various subjects they explore each day. They select questions that they want to investigate in each subject area and are encouraged to continue their engagement with certain projects on a long-term basis, based on their individual curiosity and interests.
Students take English, Science, Math, Social Studies (History and Geography), French, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Drama as part of a broad preparation for high school.
Inquiry-based Learning
Inquiry-based learning is a dynamic process that builds on students’ natural curiosity about the world in which they live. Inquiry-based learning is student-centric: the students drive the learning process forward by asking questions which provide focus for the teacher’s lessons. Students then engage in discussions and reflections about the material. Inquiry-based learning enables students to organically gain a more in-depth understanding of the subjects they are most interested in, and also of subjects they may not have considered through the lens of their interests.
In this process, teachers act as facilitators by providing resources and experiences to the students. Students may, for example, visit a local aquarium as part of not only their Science course, but also with key applicability to Math, Visual Arts and other subject disciplines. Assessments are designed with the three key components of presentation, reflection and feedback.
Enhanced Curriculum
The middle school years form an important period in students’ progress toward independence. Students practice collaboration and leadership throughout the day, both inside and outside the classroom. Our broad program is intended to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional, and cultural growth and development of each student; it includes tasks and experiences which support and challenge students as is appropriate for their individual level. Although each subject has its own grade-specific objectives, students are encouraged to set their own goals and dive deeper to stimulate their curiosity.
Balanced Education
School is more than just what is learned in the classroom. At Keystone, we aim to challenge students physically, creatively, and socially. Students spend more than 5 hours a week in Arts and Physical Education classes during the middle school years. Students go on at least one field trip per month to make connections in the real-world to what they have learnt in the classroom.
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