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Middle School

Capital Day School's Middle School offers a challenging academic atmosphere that stimulates intellectual curiosity and encourages excellence. In a variety of learning settings, an exceptional faculty is committed to helping students reach their potential by encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and form habits that prepare them to meet the demands of a college preparatory high school curriculum.

The Middle School curriculum is designed and developed by each department using national standards, best practices, and the experience and depth of knowledge of individual teachers to keep the curriculum rigorous. Our low student-teacher ratio enables us to understand the nuances of individual learning styles and to accommodate for them in ways that will lead to the greatest possible success. Ongoing efforts are made to integrate curriculum through close communication among the teachers

Small classes offered daily include: English grammar and composition, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Fifth graders have enrichment classes in art, technology, drama, Spanish, music, and physical education. The sixth, seventh and eighth graders take French and physical education as year-long enrichment classes, and they rotate among technology, health and wellness, and science lab each twelve weeks. They choose courses from electives such as drawing, painting, sculpture, piano/theory, guitar/song writing, drama, Spanish, creative writing, and fitness.

An active Student Council develops leadership skills and organizes activities to provide opportunities for social development and community service. Also, students participate in a variety of enrichment activities, after-school academic competition, and sports. They attend theatre productions, musical performances, and art exhibits. All Capital Day students enjoy recess twice daily.

Students are supported by faculty members, who are available to provide extra help and encouragement, and who serve as advocates for the fifth through eighth grade students. While many elements contribute to the success of the Middle School experience, the positive relationship that teachers cultivate with the students is of central importance.

Middle School student progress reports are sent weekly, at mid-term, and at the end of each quarter.