Middle School 6-8
Our Curriculum
At Landow Jewish Academy, our Middle School program serves as a crucial bridge between foundational learning in Lower School and the advanced, college-preparatory experience of Upper School. We focus on guiding students through a transformative period of intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, empowering them to emerge as confident, capable, and compassionate leaders.
Our robust academic curriculum fosters mastery of core disciplines from English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, to specilized electives,while introducing greater depth and complexity to challenge students’ critical thinking and analytical skills. Students engage in advanced literacy and composition work, explore interdisciplinary STEM projects, and build strong mathematical reasoning through courses that prepare them for Algebra I and beyond.
Middle School students deepen their connection to heritage and tradition, developing their knowledge of Torah, Jewish history, holidays, and values. They explore ethical questions and strengthen their personal and communal identities through experiential learning and meaningful discussion.
Beyond the core curriculum, students benefit from a comprehensive selection of enrichment opportunities including visual and performing arts, music, drama, robotics, coding, and physical education. These experiences cultivate creativity, self-expression, teamwork, and resilience.
Key highlights of our Middle School program include:
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Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning
Students tackle complex, real-world challenges that integrate multiple subject areas, fostering innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration skills essential for future academic and career success.
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STEAM Integration
Through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and technology-rich activities, students develop curiosity and adaptability, preparing them for advanced scientific and technological studies.
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Leadership and Character Development
Students take on leadership roles within the school community, participate in service learning, and engage in initiatives that reinforce values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness.
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Personalized Academic Support and Guidance
Teachers and advisors provide individualized attention, helping students build confidence, set goals, and develop study and organizational skills that will serve them throughout their academic journeys.
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Jewish Life and Spiritual Growth
Students strengthen their connection to Jewish traditions and values through daily tefillah, holiday celebrations, mitzvah projects, and community-building activities that reinforce a strong sense of purpose and belonging.
Through this thoughtfully crafted middle school experience, our scholars are prepared to embrace the academic challenges and leadership opportunities of Upper School, equipped with the skills, mindset, and identity to thrive in an ever-changing world.
