Middle School Program
The excellence established in the Elementary School continues when students transition to the Middle School program at Windham Woods. Students in grades 6 through 8 are immersed in a dynamic and challenging academic environment where values such as kindness, compassion, and respect build community. An individualized approach guides our teaching principles and ensures that students reach their full potential.
Additional services include Speech and Language, Counseling and Occupational Therapy.
Our Curriculum
Students are active participants in the core academic subjects which include language arts, humanities, mathematics, and science. Each child also experiences a course unique to Windham Woods focused on Engagement, Communication, and Organization (E.C.O.). This class meets daily and is designed to help students navigate the ever-changing and often complex social norms inherent in today’s academic and social society. Being able to develop effective study habits as well as learning to read and appropriately respond to body language, or interact with peers and adults in a wide variety of settings are among the many skills addressed in our E.C.O. course. Children of all ages and abilities can benefit from this kind of program.
Our Students
Middle School students are also encouraged to be thoughtful, flexible, and analytical thinkers. They will learn to persevere when confronted with challenges and evaluate situations with an open mind while always respecting the perspective of others. The individuality of middle school children is honored and every child is supported in a nurturing environment. At Windham Woods, we value the importance of developing the whole student.
In order to better understand themselves, students are involved in setting personal goals and evaluating their progress. They learn to recognize and appreciate their individual learning styles and strengths and to advocate for what they need to be successful. In the classrooms, in the woods, and in the greater school community, children continually focus on developing leadership skills. By the end of our Middle School program, students feel confident and prepared to take on the academic challenges of our Upper School.
