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Our academic program stresses active learning. It is our goal
to keep the love of learning alive as students progress through
the middle school years, while providing them with appropriate challenges.
Classes are planned to incorporate a balance of whole group instruction
and discussion, individual work and collaborative learning through
small group activities. Fundamental skills are covered in all areas
of the curriculum, laying the foundation for increasing self-direction
and independent study as children mature. Recognizing that not all
children develop at the same rate, we strive to be flexible and
responsive to the different ways in which they learn. Classes in
the middle school emphasize the development of critical reading,
writing and thinking abilities; analytical research skills; scientific
and mathematical reasoning; and beginning literacy in another language.
To find out more about the middle school program, please click
on a grade level or levels below.
To read the 2008-2009 Middle School Curriculum
Guide in its entirety (PDF version), click
here.
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Seventh-grade
students of history teacher Kerry Whole work outdoors with PDS
parent and Vassar College professor Liz Wilmerding on a PDS
"dig" to learn about archeology and the methods scientists
use to find out about our past. For more info, contact George
Swain in the middle
school. |
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