University Schools: Academics

We believe our 6th-8th grade student-centered school should create learning environments that are:

small and safe
promote stable relationships between students, their peers and teachers
are intellectually stimulating
utilize active and challenging learning strategies
and provide skill development for lifelong learning.

University Middle School students are able to demonstrate continual academic growth because of our devotion to fostering a student-centered and developmentally appropriate learning environment for pre-adolescents

Each student has an advisor, and meets daily with the advisor and a peer group of advisees. Together they create portfolios, learn self advocacy, set goals, develop personalized learning plans (PLPs), establish positive peer relationships, and create opportunities to gain support for academic and personal growth. Parent conferences with the advisor are lead by students.

Core classes include:

math
science
reading
communications
social sciences

In addition, art, music, and PE classes are required. Technology is integrated across disciplines. Honors projects and Personalized Learning Plans allow students to explore areas of high interest.

Guided Exploration classes expose students to a broad range of curriculum and areas of interest which may help lead them to careers. All students are required to take each of these courses over the three years:

Art
Band (year long)
Nutrition
Technology
Colorado History
Social Responsibility
Health
Abilities NOT Disabilities
Outdoor Education
Foreign Languages
Life Skills
Cookie Company
>Consumer Math

Students also select high-interest elective courses which can hopefully lead them toward a life-long avocation. Choices include:

Marine Life
Creative Writing
Inventions & Engineering
Beginning Band
Yoga
Origami
Travel Around the World
Sewing
Cake Decorating
7th and 8th grade Athletics

and many other choices.

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Middle School Academics