Middle School

Middle school students are at a unique transition point on the cusp of young adulthood. The curriculum at Torah Day School expands their horizons and their responsibilities. Our students succeed because their teachers instill an excellent work ethic and hold rigorous academic expectations. The students’ developing skills are nurtured by a strong emphasis on positive attitude.

The students are expected to read literature on the middle and high school level. They are taught how to write professional research papers and to correctly use on-line research sites. Basic language and vocabulary skills are a strong emphasis in the middle school program. Novels are chosen with careful attention to fuse English with lessons taught in history. Texas and American history come alive as students travel to Austin, San Antonio, College Station, and historical sites in and around Houston.

Math basics through algebra skills are strengthened in middle school. Interactive educational websites enhance the basic curriculum. Manipulatives are used to further clarify and extend skills.

Earth, physical, and life sciences give middle school students a broad understanding of the world around them. A well stocked lab allows for scientific exploration.

All grades participate in a physical education program stressing team work, gross motor skills and game strategy. In addition, the computer technology that is taught from kindergarten through eighth grade culminating with graduates producing their own yearbook using skills they learned.