All ongoing middle school courses meet once a week in 1.5-hour classes. Class size is limited to six students. Contact us for a schedule today.
NOT JUST A BOOK CLUB

6th Graders

Reading:
  • Sixth graders are encouraged to explore their curiosity and learn to read slowly and actively
  • Novels, short stories, memoirs, and nonfiction are selected from different periods and cultures
  • All literature includes class discussion 
Writing:
  • Writing is focused on crafting clear sentences and paragraphs 
  • Students respond to a range of prompts 
  • We foster creativity and clear expression with the first stages of essay writing
Vocabulary:
  • Vocabulary lists are handpicked from the text they are reading
  • Students learn to discover multiple meanings and parts of speech
  • Vocabulary is fun and interactive

7th Graders

Reading:
  • We encourage active reading with detailed annotations
  • Students read and analyze age-appropriate classics.
  • Grammar instruction--a fundamental building block for reading and writing--is emphasized, including parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, and correct pronoun use​
Writing:
  • Focus on technical writing in 7th grade.  
  • Students learn to identify and fix errors in their writing.  
  • Students craft strong thesis statements and outline essays.
Vocabulary
  • ​Vocabulary is not just about memorization; it’s about application
  • Students learn different connotations, practice writing their own sentences, and are tested after each unit.
  • Students display a mastery of the words, including grammatical and content knowledge​
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READING THE CLASSICS
WORD POWER IS KEY

8th Graders

Reading
  • Reading lists increase in difficulty and are accompanied by Common Core nonfiction articles
  • Students learn comprehensive cultural literacy 
  • The 8th grade program prepares students for high school reading and writing, including honors and AP courses
Vocabulary
  • Students master 500 academic vocabulary words 
  • Students apply this word power to delve into literature and enhance their writing skills
Writing
  • Students focus on writing a variety of different types of papers
    • ​Research papers
    • Literary analysis
    • Persuasive essays
    • Personal narratives
  • The students develop and expand thesis building
  • Students learn to find and incorporate evidence and analysis 
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Cupertino, CA
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