Academics
Middle School
The middle level curriculum is driven by Island School’s mission statement, philosophy, policies and 12 ESLRs. The instructional program includes courses in language arts, math, science, social studies, foreign language, visual and performing arts, Hawaiian studies, computer science, physical education, and health education.
Students have opportunities to advance academically based on performance and readiness. The middle school program cultivates the joy of learning, teaches students to manage the increasing demands of secondary education, and reinforces both the extrinsic and intrinsic rewards of effort and accomplishment. The middle level program supports students as they move toward increased independence in their lives. Faculty members teach to the whole student with a focus on Howard Gardner’s defined areas of intelligence. In addition, self-awareness, self-management, community skills, study skills, clarification of personal values and emotional intelligence are all part of students’ personal and academic development. The middle school focuses on the development of healthy habits and best practices for personal and academic success in high school.
See the Island School Curriculum Guide for detailed descriptions of course offerings, policies and programs for grades 6 through 8.
Students have opportunities to advance academically based on performance and readiness. The middle school program cultivates the joy of learning, teaches students to manage the increasing demands of secondary education, and reinforces both the extrinsic and intrinsic rewards of effort and accomplishment. The middle level program supports students as they move toward increased independence in their lives. Faculty members teach to the whole student with a focus on Howard Gardner’s defined areas of intelligence. In addition, self-awareness, self-management, community skills, study skills, clarification of personal values and emotional intelligence are all part of students’ personal and academic development. The middle school focuses on the development of healthy habits and best practices for personal and academic success in high school.
See the Island School Curriculum Guide for detailed descriptions of course offerings, policies and programs for grades 6 through 8.
Middle School News
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Middle School Interest Stories Pt. 2
Read MoreAs a continuation of the Investigative Journalism unit with Ms. Haugh, English 8 students are reimaging how they spend their day at school. Students are putting their creativity and synthesis skills to the test by considering scheduling formats and student needs. Their input has been shared with the school’s Time Reimagine Task Force as part of a community effort to explore our school schedule. As you read their proposals, think about what’s bubbling up, and how you might participate in upcoming school-wide conversations.
Click here to for “Time Reimagine & Daily Schedule Proposals”: -
Middle School Interest Stories
English 8 students are participating in an Investigative Journalism unit with Ms. Haugh. To kick off the unit, Island School’s Communications Director, Ms. Genevieve, shared the purpose, contents, and vision of The Compass. Now, students are writing pieces for The Compass to highlight journalism skills. In class, students are journalists by finding drama, writing in a journalistic style by practicing close observation (capturing the 5Ws), meeting deadlines, linking supportive research, and using narrative craft. Click here to read “Middle School Interest Stories”.Read More
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