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About MS Student Life The Middle School offers support and activities to stimulate the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of students by promoting positive values, school unity, and a sense of community. Through a variety of activities, both formal and informal, students are encouraged to become involved in the life of the School as well as the larger community. Learn more:
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Each student is assigned a faculty or staff advocate who supports the student in all areas of student life. Each advocate meets regularly with his/her students as a group to discuss issues of concern and interest. Community service days and an overnight retreat are key components of advocacy as well.
Weekly Monday noon assemblies provide a forum for the sharing of ideas and information among students, faculty and administrators. The assemblies include school-wide announcements, guest speakers, student skits, and activities.
Clubs and Activities
A variety of clubs and activities exist to provide students with opportunities to develop their talents and interests and to explore new ones. Clubs meet during the school day twice weekly and after school as needed.
Students participate in a range of community service projects both on and off campus. The goal of this program is to educate students about the needs of their community and their role as a community member to make positive change. Six Middle School community service days, two full days per grade, are planned each year to support local agencies which provide services to the homeless, seniors, disadvantaged children and the environment.
A certified School Counselor is available to students who wish to discuss personal issues in a relaxed, confidential atmosphere. The counselor also coordinates programs relating to health and social issues, teaches a Human Skills class to all grades and oversees a parent education program.
Traditionally, the Middle School has three dances a year organized by the Student Council. Seventh and eighth graders are invited to attend all dances. Often sixth grade parents organize a simultaneous party such as bowling or games night for the younger students.
Eighth Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
The eighth grade will spend a week in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area in November. The trip enhances the eighth grade history studies immeasurably and is a memorable experience for all involved.
The sixth and seventh grade Drama, Music and Art classes end each quarter with a Fine Arts Assembly during the school day. The eighth grade elective courses culminate in a fine arts assembly at the end of each semester. Parents are invited to come and enjoy performances by arts classes. These assemblies support and acknowledge the fine arts curriculum.
Sixth and Seventh Grade Retreat
The sixth and seventh grades go to an overnight retreat either in the redwoods or at a campsite near the beach. Classmates get better acquainted with each other, their advocacy groups and their teachers, and face enjoyable and challenging activities as a group. Many new friendships begin, class spirit increases, and all participants have a lot of fun.
These events provide a break in school routine and promote school spirit. Parents bring special treats to be enjoyed after school. The Student Council is responsible for planning the events around each Spirit Day, which traditionally center around Halloween, Valentine's Day, and another day in the spring.
The Student Council seeks to unify students and provide a voice that speaks for student interests. The Student Council is composed of elected student body officers and advocacy representatives. Student Council officers are elected in the spring. The officers include President and Vice President. A few weeks into the school year, students elect advocacy representatives for a one-semester term.