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Middle School

 

Building Independence & Confidence (Grades 6-8)

In the Middle School, students build on their academic foundation through a multisensory instructional approach that engages visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning pathways. Core principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach are integrated into classroom instruction to support diverse learning needs.

By providing separate classes for reading and writing, we minimize cognitive overload and create space for targeted, skill-specific growth. Our writing program, grounded in The Writing Revolution/Hochman Method, gives students systematic instruction to become confident and competent communicators. Just as Orton-Gillingham breaks reading into manageable steps, The Writing Revolution does the same for writing, starting with simple sentences and building toward strong, well-structured paragraphs and essays.

Teachers provide individualized instruction and assessments aligned with each student’s learning profile, fostering independence and critical thinking. Developing self-advocacy skills is a key focus, as students begin identifying the tools, accommodations, and strategies that help them succeed.  

We place a strong emphasis on explicitly teaching Executive Skills—such as organization, time management, and emotional control—to lay the groundwork for students’ long-term academic and personal growth. Students benefit from a dedicated Executive Skills block at the end of most school days (four days out of a seven-day rotation), providing time to get organized, plan ahead, and connect with teachers before leaving campus.

Middle School Schedule

The Fletcher School’s daily schedule is student-centered, informed by brain-based research, and designed to help students manage their energy. Students in grades 6-8 follow a rotating schedule designed to increase opportunities for multisensory learning, memory, and understanding.

Core Classes

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Written Expression
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Science

Advisory & Team Time

Advisory provides time for students to organize their day, stay informed, and build community. Team time includes:

  • Grade-level meetings
  • Physical activity
  • Academic support

Electives

Middle School students have the opportunity to explore:

  • Visual Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Music
  • PE

Our Middle School students are ready to move forward with confidence, self-awareness, and the tools they need to succeed in Upper School and beyond.