Grades Six through Eight

For more information, contact:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
(302) 576-2930
admissions@wilmingtonfriends.org

• Structured advisory program, providing support in the transition to independent learning and in the social adjustment of this age group.
• Emphasis on study and communication skills, drawing on a variety of learning opportunities and measures (e.g. labs, creative projects, quizzes/tests, papers, group/individual work, presentations of research).
• Opportunities for advanced work, peer tutoring, interscholastic academic competition.
• Interscholastic athletics, performing and visual arts, computer lab (including Internet safety) as well as technology integrated with curriculum, interdisciplinary projects.
• Commitment to personal excellence in the context of community responsibility.
• Student leadership in school governance.

Sixth Grade Courses
English
Latin
Math
Science: The World at Work (chemistry, physics)
Social Science: Ancient Cultures
Visual art
Music
Choir and/or band (one required)
Physical education (focus on team sports played in 7th/8th grade)
Human Dynamics and Development: Connections (relationships)
Computer

Seventh Grade Courses
English
French or Spanish
Math
Science: Earth Science
Social Science: World Social Studies-History, Geography, and Culture
Visual art
Music
Choir and/or band (electives)
Athletics: one sport each season
Human Dynamics and Development: Conflict Resolution
Computer

Eighth Grade Courses
English: The American Identity (interdisciplinary)
French or Spanish
Integrated Mathematics I
Science: Biology I
Social Science: The American Identity (interdisciplinary)
Visual art
Music
Choir and/or band (electives)
Athletics: one sport each season
Human Dynamics and Development: Decision Making
Computer
Brandywine River Study (interdisciplinary)

For more information, contact:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
(302) 576-2930
admissions@wilmingtonfriends.org