Middle School: Grades 5-8
Grade 5
Grade 5 bridges the Lower School and the Middle School. Fifth grade students study the core subjects of math, English/language arts, science, and history with a homeroom teacher. They move to different classrooms for electives.
Ashbrook students in grades five through eight continue to build and expand basic knowledge by developing higher level thinking skills, including application, analysis, synthesis, and integration of content areas. In-depth learning, time management, and organizational skills are emphasized. Teachers present a balance of conceptual understanding, problem solving, and skill building.
Core I classes for Middle School grades are taught daily and include math, world history, English/language arts, and laboratory sciences.
Core II classes are taught two to three times per week and include physical education, foreign languages, engineering, technology, music, drama and art.
Students can choose from Core III electives to complete their program. These electives vary from year to year. The following is a sampling of electives:
- Drama
- Geometric Art
- Bridge Building
- Model United Nations
- Women in History
- Cold War History
- World Wars in Historical Context
- Teens and the Law
- Robotics
- Journalism
- Shakespeare
- Spanish Conversation Café
- Textile Arts
- Studio Arts