Middle School
St. Catherine Middle School...
Sixth Grade
Sixth grade is an exciting transitional year! All subjects (Art, ELA, Electives, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Physical Education, and Religion) are taught by subject area specialists. The students develop higher-level thinking skills as they explore new novels, poems, short stories, and plays; develop writing and research skills; participate in science labs; study ancient civilizations; and encounter new math concepts. In addition to the academic courses, the students also participate in a three-day Outdoor and Environmental Education camp experience!
Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade students experience many new exciting learning experiences throughout the year. Students explore Leadership and Service Learning through the Missionary Discipleship Institute during religion class. Each year, the Seventh Grade class has the opportunity to travel to Washington State’s Capital to further our studies about Washington State History. During Lent, students perform the Living Stations of the Cross. In the Spring, we attend Leadership Camp in Warm Beach, which is a highlight of many students’ middle school experience.
Eighth Grade
8th grade at St. Catherine is a year of exploration, critical thinking, inquiry, and creativity. The year begins with a three-day Leadership and team-building camp setting the stage for becoming the school's role models. Students are engaged in an in-depth analysis of the US Constitution, the Holocaust, pre-civil war, slavery, and reconstruction. Students work collaboratively on project-based learning activities, feeding their curiosity and developing students' historical perspectives through discussion and questioning. The year of discovery is completed with a culminating self-reflection project shared with family and friends.