Middle School

Wellington Middle School

The middle school journey encourages students in grades 5-8 to stretch and grow academically, socially, and emotionally as they develop greater confidence in their abilities. 

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Middle School Essentials

Curriculum

Middle school students build a strong academic foundation across the curriculum through authentic, immersive experiences in the classroom and beyond our walls.

Daily Schedule

Designed to maximize academic engagement and enhance connections, our schedule includes morning meetings, daily advisory time, and deep academic dives.

Advisory

With daily sessions guided by research-based curriculum, middle school advisory creates a culture of connectedness and belonging where each student feels seen, known, and supported.

Middle School Fast Facts

The Wellington Middle School is made up of 217 students in grades 5-8. Grade levels are an average of 54 students.

Classes in the Wellington Middle School are intentionally designed to include an average of 15 students, allowing for engaging discussion, hands-on experiences, and differentiated instruction. 

The student-to-teacher ratio at Wellington is 7:1, allowing for small group instruction and creating an environment in which students are deeply known, supported, and challenged. 

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Head of Middle School Mr. Frank

Head of Middle School Louis Frank brings years of experience guiding students and families through the formative middle school years. 

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Deep Dives

Dive courses merge student and teacher interests in highly engaging and meaningful ways through deep dive seminar-style courses like Roller Coaster Physics, Cooking Around the World, and The Middle School Morning Show.

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Off-Campus Experiences

Off-campus experiences enhance learning and offer opportunities for healthy risks in every grade, from day trips to Stratford Ecological Center to overnight adventures in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Washington D.C., and Chicago.

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