“My daughter (a high school freshman) says that the others in her advanced math class complain that algebra is too hard. She said that Saint Agnes students did this work in 8th grade.”
— Saint Agnes Parent

Upper/Middle School (Grades 5-8)

The Upper/Middle School imbues students with self-advocacy in a Christ-centered learning environment. Leadership, respect, community, and service form the cornerstones. The Upper/Middle School faculty is constantly evolving to meet the needs of adolescent students, develop a sense of self in each student, and provide academic guidance. Students switch class, have advisors, join clubs, and prepare for high school.

Successful Upper/Middle School students are academically and socially competent; able to work collaboratively with adults and peers; comfortable in their own ideas and opinions; and possess strong character and work ethic. Saint Agnes graduates attend the area’s outstanding Catholic, private, and public high schools.

See a sampleof a student’s creative writing.

Highlights of the Upper/Middle School include:

• Focus on personal growth, leadership, time-management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life.
• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners to younger students, and peer mediators.
• Eighth graders lead school-wide celebrations such as the Christmas Prayer Service and Living Stations of the Cross.
• History comes alive as students dress as Roman plebeians, create Civil War memory boxes, and host a Roaring 20’s party.
• Many eighth grade students study Algebra 1 and test into accelerated high school math.
• Students participate in Science and History Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, and the Diocesan Shakespeare Festival.
• All Upper School students participate weekly in clubs, including yearbook, peer mediation, chorus, greenhouse, and knitting.
• Outstanding faculty includes three male and several bi-lingual teachers.
• Fine Arts Night celebrates the artistic progress of students.

Learn more about the Upper/Middle School.