Middle School 5th - 8th Grade

In 5th Grade, students at Synapse transition into Middle School by rotating between separate content classes. This structure promotes autonomy and responsibility, as students manage their assignments, materials, and schedules across different subjects. Adapting to having a unique teacher for each class helps them develop organizational skills and adaptability while benefiting from specialized teaching in each domain for greater content depth.

Building relationships is essential in Middle School, and the variety of teachers and advisors ensures that each student finds trusted connections and support. Middle School norms — Be safe, be present, be kind — guide students in creating a positive, supportive community, especially as 5th and 6th graders navigate their first two years of Middle School. 

In 7th and 8th Grades, Synapse students embrace leadership opportunities that align with their developmental growth, stepping into roles as mentors, collaborators, and Change Makers.

Exciting projects and Expeditions round out the 7th and 8th Grade experience, blending academic challenges with real-world applications. Students take part in interdisciplinary projects that challenge their creativity and problem-solving skills, such as designing universally accessible structures, creating models of ocean waves and bathymetry, or facilitating an election.