Academics
Middle School
In the critical Middle School years, St. Anselm’s offers students a challenging, engaging academic program in the context of a supportive environment where each boy is known as an individual.
Our multi-dimensional approach to education reflects the broader mission of St. Anselm’s Abbey School, seeking to nurture the personal and spiritual formation of our young men while helping them build skills and habits that they will carry with them throughout their academic lives.
A broad-based liberal arts curriculum gives students exposure to a rich world of ideas and knowledge and a foundation for success in our Upper School. Outside the classroom, students explore new interests and relationships under the guidance of teachers and mentors who know them well.
A culture of rigor and high expectations is balanced with an emphasis on the Benedictine values of community and humility. Consequently, students build the confidence to reach beyond their comfort zones and to use their God-given talents to enrich the lives of those around them.
Middle School Curriculum
List of 3 items.
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Form A - 6th Grade
After each department name, the number indicates how many times that class meets during the week.- Introduction to Liberal Arts, Grammar and Study Skills - 5
- English - 5
- Fundamentals of Math - 5
- Life Science - 5
- Reading the Hebrew Scriptures - 3
- World Geography - 5
- Library Skills - 2
- Music - 2
- Art - 2
- Introduction to Computers - 2
- Physical Education - 1 double period
- Intramural Athletics - 1 double period
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Form I - 7th Grade
After each department name, the number indicates how many times that class meets during the week.- English - 5
- Latin I-A - 5
- Pre-Algebra - 5
- Earth Science - 5
- Reading the Hebrew Scriptures - 3
- Introduction to Classical Civilizations - 5
- Arts Elective (Art, Instrumental Music or Chorus) - 3
- Drama - 3
- Advanced Computing - 2
- Physical Education - 1 double period
- Intramural Athletics - 1 double period
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Form II - 8th Grade
After each department name, the number indicates how many times that class meets during the week.- English - 5
- Latin I-B - 5
- Modern Language (French I, Spanish I, or Arabic I) - 5
- Algebra I - 5
- Physical Science - 6 (including one double lab period)
- Introduction to the New Testament - 3
- U.S. History - 5
- Arts Elective (Art, Drama, Instrumental Music or Chorus) - 2
- Physical Education - 1 double period
- Intramural Athletics - 1 double period