Grades 7-8                         schoolnotes.com  Homework website link

FJA Middle School offers an Accelerated Program. This program provides a learning environment for students with the ability and desire to excel in their studies. Our mission is to create a challenging curriculum using a variety of teaching and learning techniques that will accommodate students who have the ability to learn at a level beyond that of their peers. Some of these techniques include critical thinking, discussion forums, and debate. The AP curriculum provides opportunities for cross-curriculum learning, student mentoring and self-directed education reinforcing some of FJA's Montessori principles.

Our middle school is located at 2301 N. Fourth Street. We are a close-knit community with high academic and behavioral expectations.

Curriculum - The middle school curriculum meets Arizona state standards with a low student to teacher ratio. We allow students to become self-motivated and involve themselves in activities that build self-esteem and responsibility. The curriculum includes an intense study of Visual Arts, Music, Spanish, Social Studies, Language Arts/Literature Study, Science, Physical Education / Health, Math (Ranging From Arithmetic To Geometry), and Life Skills.

Team Building takes place the first week of the school year.             Marine Biology Institute in Rocky Point, Mexico

Students participate at the ropes course on NAU Campus               Students resting on the deck after a LONG day!             
 
 

Special Events and Activities - At the Middle School we provide an opportunity for students to learn real life responsibilities and build their confidence. Extended field trips are offered, such as the Marine Biology Institute in Rocky Point, Mexico, Washington D.C. , Puerto Rico, Spanish immersion, Catalina Island, Grand Canyon, San Diego, and Havasupai.

                                        
Students in New York City 07-08

All students are expected to perform community service hours, which can include tutoring, serving at the food center and working at the Humane Society.  We have a school band “Wolfpack” and also participate in African Drumming.

Sports - All of the students in the middle school have the opportunity to play sports and compete against local middle schools. These sports encourage school spirit and team work. Competitive sports available to girls include volleyball, cross-country and basketball.  Boys compete in basketball, cross-country and track.