The Middle School
We start to see neurological processes become faster and more effective. It also can be a difficult time for many students, especially when a student has dyslexia, ADHD, or other language-based learning differences. We specialize in equipping these students with strategies that help them realize their strengths, overcome frustrations, and achieve academic and social success.
Students in our Middle School spend half of each day in small group instruction (2-4:1) in Phonics, Comprehension, and Math. All subjects are taught in our signature sequential and multisensory approach. In Phonics, students work on phonemic awareness, fluency, spelling, handwriting, and grammar by utilizing methods such as Orton-Gillingham and LindaMood Bell. Math instruction is completely individualized and multisensory. In Comprehension, we emphasize vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Middle School is also an important time to reinforce executive functioning skills and social coaching which are a priority at The Highlands School. So much so that we have earmarked 30 minutes for each of these core competencies.
What Our Students Say
“What I like about The Highlands School is that it helped me get organized by being so structured.”
~ Nina R., 7th grader
“My teachers have helped me to understand how I learn best. I now have more confidence and can take on any new challenge. Plus, I’ve found lifelong friends along the way.”
~ Nadia, 7th grader