Middle School Philosophy
We consider it our Upper School

The Middle School years, grades five through eight, are challenging for many. Among the advantages of St. Edmund’s Academy are its many opportunities for its middle school students to lead and excel without being overshadowed by high school students. Essentially, our middle school students are our upper school leaders. St. Edmund’s Academy Middle School combines serious academic work with a positive sense of camaraderie among students and with their teachers. With only about 24 students per grade level, teachers can closely monitor their students’ progress.

Students are placed in small homerooms, and in sixth grade and beyond, all classes are taught by teachers specializing in particular subjects. Motivated students may take part in MathCounts and other academic contests. The school year begins with overnight trips for grades 6, 7 and 8. These energizing and class-spirit building excursions are to Williamsburg, Washington, D.C. or the Ligonier Camp and Conference Center for some challenge courses.