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Middle School
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Schools
Middle School
Grades 5 to 8
Kimberly Kniaz
Principal
“Middle School is an exciting time of learning, growth, and transition for our Grade 5 through 8 students. Surrounded by a team of expert educators, Middle School students are nurtured and cared for as they explore personal interests, take on new challenges, and seek more autonomy. The HSC Middle School student experience is grounded in a strong sense of community; through House activities, leadership and experiential learning opportunities, and a robust co-curricular program, students build positive relationships and feel a sense of belonging and joy as a member of the HSC community.”
Kimberly Kniaz
Principal
MIDDLE SCHOOL
When your child enters Middle School at HSC, they step into an enriched learning environment where inquiry is always encouraged and possibilities are limitless.
Students at Middle School continue their individualized learning, with our typical focus on developing the whole child who is nurtured by a team of dedicated teachers, staff and enthusiastic peers. Middle School is an equally exciting transition for students from our Junior or Montessori Schools, or for new students.
Daily learning time includes literacy, numeracy and flexible student groupings, which change in size and composition according to the needs and goals of the students. Those who grasp concepts quickly will discover enrichment opportunities, while students who need additional time and support will get it.
Your child will be taught by a strong team of teachers who set high standards for behaviour, citizenship and academic excellence. Most Middle School faculty have specialized education in the subjects they teach. At this stage, students will progress academically while being introduced to service and leadership opportunities, which will help them develop into active, engaged citizens.
Your child will be taught by a strong team of teachers who set high standards for behaviour, citizenship and academic excellence. Most Middle School faculty have specialized education in the subjects they teach. At this stage, students will progress academically while being introduced to service and leadership opportunities, which will help them develop into active, engaged citizens.
Middle School
at a Glance
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17 students
Average class size for Grades 5 & 6
Average class size for Grades 5 & 6
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clubs available for Middle School students
clubs available for Middle School students
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50+ acres
Amount of outdoor campus to explore
Amount of outdoor campus to explore
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6 spaces
Distinctive types of learning areas
Distinctive types of learning areas
Facilities
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Curriculum Overview
CURRICULUM
Starting in Grade 5, your child can partake in a full curriculum experience that includes academics, outdoor education, arts, technology, French, music, ecology, leadership, service and values education, physical literacy, enrichment opportunities, community involvement, and a huge selection of co-curricular activities that students can choose from.
Starting in Grade 5, your child can partake in a full curriculum experience that includes academics, outdoor education, arts, technology, French, music, ecology, leadership, service and values education, physical literacy, enrichment opportunities, community involvement, and a huge selection of co-curricular activities that students can choose from.
CONNECTION
Middle School is when physical literacy becomes connected through the Physical Education curriculum, active recess, house intramurals and athletics programs. These connected opportunities improve your child’s physical, social and emotional development in active environments. From unstructured outdoor play at recess to friendly competition among teams at house intramurals, students learn to apply both physical and mental strategies in athletics. This boosts your child’s competence, confidence and motivation to participate in physical activity throughout life.
Middle School is when physical literacy becomes connected through the Physical Education curriculum, active recess, house intramurals and athletics programs. These connected opportunities improve your child’s physical, social and emotional development in active environments. From unstructured outdoor play at recess to friendly competition among teams at house intramurals, students learn to apply both physical and mental strategies in athletics. This boosts your child’s competence, confidence and motivation to participate in physical activity throughout life.
ENRICHMENT
An abundance of enrichment options are available for your child at Middle School. These range from English, Languages, Music and Visual Art to Physical Education, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science and Technology. Whether your child loves to write, spell, sing, code, compete or study robotics, there are exciting opportunities for every student at HSC from Grade 5 on.
An abundance of enrichment options are available for your child at Middle School. These range from English, Languages, Music and Visual Art to Physical Education, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science and Technology. Whether your child loves to write, spell, sing, code, compete or study robotics, there are exciting opportunities for every student at HSC from Grade 5 on.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In addition to the many enrichment activities, HSC offers dozens of co-curricular options. WIthin Arts, your child can join a cooking, newspaper, ukulele or craft club, sing or play in a musical, band or choir, or work behind the scenes with the stage crew. If your child is more community minded, there are clubs to discuss world issues, vex robotics or trivia, among others. Athletic options include volleyball, soccer, basketball, girls’ field hockey, rugby, hockey, and track and field—to name just a few. The recreational list goes on—reading, wall climbing, math club, tennis, badminton, yoga, chess, table tennis, and much more.
In addition to the many enrichment activities, HSC offers dozens of co-curricular options. WIthin Arts, your child can join a cooking, newspaper, ukulele or craft club, sing or play in a musical, band or choir, or work behind the scenes with the stage crew. If your child is more community minded, there are clubs to discuss world issues, vex robotics or trivia, among others. Athletic options include volleyball, soccer, basketball, girls’ field hockey, rugby, hockey, and track and field—to name just a few. The recreational list goes on—reading, wall climbing, math club, tennis, badminton, yoga, chess, table tennis, and much more.
ASSESSMENT
There are four reporting cycles in Middle School. In November and April, you’ll see progress airports on your child, with full reports in February and June. Student-involved conferences take place in November, February and April. The final report includes a reflection of your child’s achievements and growth during the year, as well as summary comments written by your child.
There are four reporting cycles in Middle School. In November and April, you’ll see progress airports on your child, with full reports in February and June. Student-involved conferences take place in November, February and April. The final report includes a reflection of your child’s achievements and growth during the year, as well as summary comments written by your child.
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Get in Touch
If you would like to talk to us about life and learning at HSC Middle School, we look forward to hearing from you! Contact us to book a virtual 1:1 meeting.
If you would like to talk to us about life and learning at HSC Middle School, we look forward to hearing from you! Contact us to book a virtual 1:1 meeting.
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