Middle School at Sandhills: Building Independence and Confidence in Every Student

Middle school students take one period of Orton-Gillingham Language Training (LT) and one period of Language Arts. In LT, they build fluency, spelling, and advanced decoding skills through multisensory techniques. In Language Arts, they strengthen analytical reading and structured writing skills. As they advance through middle school, students sharpen comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis, preparing for high school demands.

Building on elementary foundations, middle school students transition from hands-on problem-solving to abstract concepts like algebra and geometry. Small-group learning encourages collaboration and inquiry-based problem-solving. Students gain confidence applying logic, solving equations, and analyzing patterns, all essential skills for high school math.

Students engage in labs, research projects, and debates that promote critical thinking and analysis. In science, they conduct experiments and analyze data. In social studies, they study primary sources and participate in simulations. These inquiry-based experiences connect classroom learning to real-world issues, developing research, reasoning, and presentation skills.

Integrated across subjects, middle schoolers practice time management, note-taking, and self-advocacy. Teachers guide them in using digital tools, managing deadlines, and preparing for exams. Through structured routines and project-based learning, students build habits that prepare them for the demands of high school and beyond.