The Cochran Middle School academic program is designed to build the foundation necessary for a smooth transition into the Upper School. A challenging curriculum with personalized instruction allows each student the opportunity to reach his/her potential. Through an interdisciplinary approach to study skills, focus is placed on organization, time management, learning strategies, and test taking.

Stuart Hall students:

• read carefully chosen literary selections and participate in analytical discussions, thereby building vocabulary and critical thinking skills;
• study grammar in an effort to improve written and oral communication skills;
• work math problems to build the conceptual understanding and problem solving ability necessary for high mathematics;
• study events and cultures from around the world in order to better understand the global society in which they live;
• study the principles of science with emphasis on the applications of science to improving the quality of life for all people;
• begin to acquire computer proficiency that will be necessary for success in the digital age.

GRADE 6
Literature 6, Language Arts 6, Topics and Applications in Mathematics 6, Integrated Science 6,
American History — Civil War to Present, Physical Education and Health, and Computer, Art,
Music, and Performance (CAMP).

GRADE 7
Literature 7, Language Arts 7, Topics and Applications in Mathematics 7 or Pre-Algebra,
Integrated Science 7, Civics and Current Events, Physical Education and Health, and
Computer, Art, Music, and Performance (CAMP).

GRADE 8
Literature 8, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I or Algebra I Honors, Integrated Science 8, World
Geography and Current Events, Foreign Language, Physical Education and Health, and
Computer, Art, Music, and Performance (CAMP).