Middle School
The Next Step Toward Achieving Your Goals
Providence St. Mel Middle School builds the bridge from elementary school foundations towards High School Success.
Laying the Foundation for Academic Success, Personal Growth and Lifelong Learning.
PSM Middle School Goals
Academic Development
- Build Core Knowledge: Provide a strong foundation in key subjects like math, science, English, social studies, and the arts.
- Encourage Critical Thinking: Foster analytical and problem-solving skills to prepare students for more complex concepts in high school.
- Promoting Interdisciplinary Learning: Integrate subjects to show connections and real-world applications.
Skill Building
- Strengthen Literacy and Numeracy: Ensure proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics as essential life skills.
- Reinforce Digital Literacy: Teach responsible and effective use of technology to prepare students for the digital age.
- Cultivate Study and Organization Skills: Help students develop habits for time management, note-taking, and test preparation.
Social-Emotional Growth
- Develop Self-Awareness and Resilience: Encourage reflection, adaptability, and perseverance in the face of challenges.
- Promote Teamwork and Leadership: Offer opportunities for collaborative projects and student leadership roles.
- Foster Respect and Empathy: Teach students to appreciate diversity and engage in positive social interactions.
Exploration and Interests
- Encourage Curiosity: Provide elective courses or extracurricular activities to explore new areas of interest, such as coding, art, music, or sports.
- Support Career Awareness: Introduce students to potential career paths and the importance of education in achieving goals.
- Nurture Creativity: Inspire innovative thinking through projects, problem-solving exercises, and the arts.
Preparation for High School
- Align with High School Standards: Ensure readiness for more rigorous academic challenges and specialized programs.
- Teach Goal-Setting: Guide students in setting and working towards personal and academic goals.
- Instill Accountability: Foster independence and a sense of responsibility for their own learning and decisions.
Community and Citizenship
- Build Civic Responsibility: Teach the value of contributing to the community through service and civic engagement.
- Encourage Ethical Decision-Making: Emphasize the importance of integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior.
Additional Middle School Offerings Include:
Middle School Electives including Choir and Robotics
Student Competitions including Lego Robotics
Quarterly Field Trips including the Cernan Earth and Space Center, Cooking with Math program
Club Period and SEL curriculum– Clubs include- Rock Band, Sports Club, STEM Club, Digital Literacy
Intramurals– including basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, soccer
