At a Glance
Setting the Stage for a Lifetime of Learning and Achievement
Our Middle School offers an enriched program designed to support students through the pivotal transition from Elementary School to High School. With a broad range of academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities, we encourage students to explore, take risks, build resilience, and discover their unique strengths. We support our students in developing a strong sense of who they are and how they fit into our ever-changing world.
program benefits
Making Every Day an Inspiring Experience
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The Middle School program encourages students to engage deeply in their learning, helping them build a strong foundation for their future and develop a lifelong love of learning.
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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme empowers students to embrace academic challenges, build essential life skills, and develop intercultural awareness, preparing them to live meaningful lives in their local and global communities. Quite simply, we are shaping good humans.
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Becoming an engaged student requires dedication, discipline, and a passion for learning. Our program is designed to inspire these qualities and empower students to meet their full potential.
Academics
IB Middle Years Programme
Grades 6 & 7 mark the beginning of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), a curriculum framework that encourages holistic learning and empowers students to make meaningful, real-world connections through their studies. The curriculum comprises eight interconnected subject groups, which provide students with a broad and balanced education.
Arts
Students participate in the Middle School band and participate in a Visual Arts class. The arts in the MYP seek to stimulate young imaginations, challenge perceptions, and develop creative and analytical skills through creating, performing, and presenting arts in ways that both engage and convey feelings, experiences, and ideas.
Design
Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of design. In MYP design, students independently create and develop models, prototypes, products, or systems, developing not only practical skills but also strategies for creative and critical thinking.
Individuals & Societies
This subject incorporates disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, focusing on real-world examples. This subject group encourages learners to respect and understand the world around them, and equips them with the necessary skills to inquire into historical, geographical, political, social, economic, and cultural factors that affect individuals, societies, and environments
French Language Acquisition
Starting in Junior Kindergarten, our students are given the opportunity to learn a second language, developing strong literacy skills to confidently communicate in both written and spoken French. Throughout the Middle & Senior years, our students acquire a high degree of proficiency in the French language, often continuing to study French as a part of their post-secondary studies.
Language & Literature
MYP language and literature courses equip students linguistically, helping to develop listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting skills both independently and with others. MYP language and literature courses include a balanced study of genres and literary texts, including a world literature component.
Mathematics
Mathematics promotes a powerful universal language, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills that contribute to the development of logical, abstract, and critical thinking. Mathematics in the MYP is tailored to the needs of students, seeking to intrigue and motivate them to want to learn its principles. Students see authentic examples of how mathematics is useful and relevant to their lives.
Physical & Health Education
MYP physical and health education aims to empower students to understand and appreciate the value of being physically active while developing the motivation for making healthy and informed life choices. From basketball and volleyball to swimming and track and field, our students are encouraged to participate and challenge themselves physically both in class and through our extensive co-curricular programs.
Sciences
The MYP science curriculum explores the connections between science and everyday life. Students are encouraged to investigate issues through research, observation, and experimentation, working independently and collaboratively. Students learn to appreciate and respect the ideas of others, gain good ethical-reasoning skills, and further develop their sense of responsibility as members of local and global communities.
Experiential Learning
A school’s vitality is shaped by how students connect and engage in activities, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our Middle School students are presented with exciting experiences that complement their academics – from inspiring leadership and volunteer opportunities, to fun outdoor education camping adventures, to a variety of lunchtime and afterschool activities.
Outdoor Education
Middle School students embark on their first overnight trips, where they bond with classmates, develop team building skills, and extend their outdoor skills – all while having loads of fun!
Clubs & Athletics
Sports and activities are a key part of involvement and exploration for Middle School students. All students participate in a soccer challenge and join the volleyball team, with the expectation that they train on a competitive team and participate in at least one competitive game. Students are also encouraged to get involved by exploring a diverse selection of clubs.
Enrichment
An Enhanced Education
We aim to provide our students with a variety of enriching activities to support their various interests. From after school sports, music classes, and art classes, to table top board games, STEM class, and more, Aspengrove strives to allow students to join in and learn many valuable skills by being on a team or pursuing individual ventures.
Senior School
Learn more about how Aspengrove School prepares students for their Post Secondary journey through our Graduation Program.