SECONDARY

7th — 9TH GRADE

Empowering Future Leaders: SECONDARY School IN TAMPA

We empower future leaders through a transformative education. Our rigorous curriculum fosters intellectual curiosity and prepares students for future challenges through critical thinking and collaboration. Experienced educators nurture each student's unique talents with personalized attention. Leadership development is a core focus, with diverse opportunities for students to build essential skills. We prioritize social and emotional well-being in a safe, inclusive environment. Modern facilities and resources enhance learning. Parental involvement is highly valued through open communication and various events.

Teacher engaging with students outdoors, discussing an assignment.

The Project Base Learning Program Insight

The Project Base Learning Program offers rigorous, student-centered studies and hands-on work, preparing students intellectually, physically, cognitively, socially, and spiritually. It supports developmental changes and fosters self-regulation, organization, time management, and decision-making. Students learn through projects and presentations, working both collaboratively and independently. The inviting classroom environment stimulates learning, and technology is integrated responsibly. Students explore their responsibility to the community and world, valuing individuality and diversity, while respecting self, others, the environment, and communities.

Montessori math materials including beads, rods, blocks, and number tiles on a table

Throughout the day our Secondary students will participate in the following activities:

Sciences
Students are given the opportunity to gather information through their lab experiments, observations, and analyses. Students are encouraged to discuss their science materials through oral and written communication. Areas of study include biology, astronomy, chemistry, earth science, and more.

Language Arts
Language and literacy are integrated into social sciences. Students explore the writing process using a variety of writing applications. Research papers expand knowledge and promote the use of analytical and persuasive writing. Reflections and discussions on reading through joint reading of novels, articles, plays, etc. The eighth grade Capstone Project is developed through out the year. Capstone topics may vary year to year.

Math
Students revisit prior math concepts. Once previous concepts are mastered, students are able to transition to Algebra and Geometry at their own pace. No matter the level of math, students are encouraged to discuss their math studies to promote healthy dialogue with peers, and sharpen math skills among themselves.

Foreign Language
Students have the choice of studying Spanish or Mandarin as a foreign language. Students will learn the language as well as the culture and customs of those who speak their language of study. Student will complete projects and presentations during their foreign language studies.

Physical Education
Health and the physical well-being of our students is of utmost importance. Students study healthy habits, including physical movement. Outside of the traditional Physical Education, students will also learn martial arts and team-building exercises.

Humanities
This class is a union of Language Arts and History. Most of what is presented to learn is motivated by student interest. Conventional and non-conventional methods of presenting research and opinions, are developed in this class. Students investigate the histories of civilizations, social justice, genocide of different groups, foundations of America and more. Additional readings are required. Most readings compliment what is presented in Language Arts.

Arts
There are several types of art. Expression through art allows students to express themselves, and tap into their creative selves. Students will be allowed to select visual arts, learning an instrument, dance, and drama as their course of study throughout the year.

Service Learning
The topics and programming for this course is led by secondary students. Students identify the characteristic of outstanding leadership and work to mold such traits. Students work together on community service projects and programming for younger students. The ideas, plan, and products of service and programming are all carried out by students.