Middle School (Grade 5-8)

List of 9 items.

• Advisory - Student Support

  The Monte Cassino Advisory Program enables students to feel supported and valued in their daily school life. In a small group setting, students build meaningful relationships with their peers and advisor, creating a culture of connectedness. Advisory class intentionally promotes wellness, self-advocacy, teamwork, organization, and reflection. This focus on self-management skills and social-emotional learning builds community, creates a sense of belonging, and provides tools to successfully navigate the Middle School.
  
  Students meet daily with their advisors and advisory groups for leadership and life skill activities, social time, team building and to support each other.

• Fifth Grade Overview

  The fifth grade serves as a transition year between the self-contained class structure of the Elementary School and the departmental nature of the Middle School.

  
  Students are exposed to a variety of programs and can begin to make decisions about where they would like to focus their studies. In addition to the core classes of reading, writing, math and science, students learn about moral and social development through their religion class, experience physical education and health instruction, take surveys of languages including French, Spanish and Latin, expand their artistic ability through art and music, and can experience extra-curricular activities like student leadership and Academic Bowl.

• Sixth through Eighth Grade Overview

  Middle School students decide on their academic path, by selecting a world language, their electives and decide whether or not to pursue our Honors Program. 

  
  In our Math Department, the majority of students will complete Algebra before they enter high school, and Geometry is also available for the students that have exceeded these offerings.
  
  Our world language students (French, Latin, Spanish) are well- prepared and most will be ready for Spanish II, French II or Latin II programs when they graduate our middle school.

• Student Support

  Adolescence can be tough. Our program of student support includes a dedicated middle school counselor, our dean of students and programs which instill inclusivity and kindness. To further offer social-emotional support, the Monte Cassino Advisory Program enables students to feel supported and valued in their daily school life. In a small group setting, students build meaningful relationships with their peers and advisor, creating a culture of connectedness. Advisory class intentionally promotes wellness, self-advocacy, teamwork, organization, and reflection. This focus on self-management skills and social-emotional learning builds community, creates a sense of belonging, and provides tools to successfully navigate the Middle School.

• Honors Program

  Our Honors Program begins at sixth grade and gives students the opportunity to challenge themselves in academic subjects in which they have shown great aptitude or interest. Throughout their time in the middle school, students will have opportunities to engage in hands-on projects in the arts and applied sciences.

• Tutorial

  Monte Cassino teachers are dedicated to meeting the needs of all students, and have created an extension of the day for those students who would like to participate. Classrooms are open every day from 3:05 – 3:30 to provide students with opportunities to check homework, ask additional questions, or spend extra time working with their peers. All students are welcome in any classroom!

• Athletics

  Our athletics department fosters an environment where everyone feels valued and a proud part of the MCS community. School sports offered include: basketball, cheer, cross country, e-sports, golf, tennis, volleyball and track. We are a Play Like A Champion school which aligns our coaches, parents, and athletes with a common goal to grow holistically.

• Religion

  Monte Cassino is a Benedictine Catholic School but our goal is to inspire students to have a deeper understanding of all faiths, not just ours. The Eucharist is celebrated weekly and reconciliation is offered periodically.

• Extra- and Co-curricular activities

  After school programming offers an extended day for additional learning or entertainment. Offerings include: Chess Club, Academic Bowl, Student Leadership, Musical Theater, WEB (Where Everyone Belongs), Art Studio, Molto Music, Tech Club,  Homework +, and MCTV 26.