Middle School
Grades 4 - 8
The strong, supportive, and engaged DCDS community thrives on relationships. Relationships between the student, the teacher, and the student's family are essential to creating a partnership. The more engagement we can have with each of the constituents, the better we can educate our students.
~ Michael Jenkins, Middle School Director
Sample Courses, Electives, and Programs
Core Curriculum
The first academic priority in the Middle School is the development of thinking, writing, and study skills.
Electives
Electives include a variety of offerings to meet the skill levels and interests of our students.
Specialty Programs
Specialty programs help our students assimilate to the Middle School community and grasp an understanding of the physical and emotional changes often encountered within this age group.
The goals of the Middle School are to develop and promote:
- A love of learning in a challenging, supportive environment
- Creative, responsible and independent thinkers
- Problem solving skills through human centered learning
- Greater individual responsibility, social and moral awareness
- A respect and appreciation for people of all backgrounds
- A strong academic foundation that includes the fine and performing arts in preparation for the Upper School curriculum
- A sense of well being through physical education, health awareness and competitive athletics
- A well-rounded and conscientious individual developed through programs and experiences outside the classroom