Middle School: A school within a school
The Saint Thomas Academy Middle School, founded in 1971, has a unique identity all its own. Middle School students play an active role in the Academy's rich tradition, benefiting from the challenging educational curriculum, spiritual growth, and personal development of a Catholic school, and maturing into well-rounded young men well prepared for high school.
Middle School marks an important transition in a young boy's character development and spiritual growth. Special emphasis is placed on preparing young boys for high school learning, including building self-esteem and confidence, as well as improving communication, writing, listening, and study skills.
Saint Thomas Academy is committed to keeping Middle School classes small, allowing for personal instruction and developing a sense of camaraderie among the students.
Required Courses:
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Theology
Elective Courses:
Art
Band
Choir
Computer Graphics
Creative Writing
Math Games
Orchestra
Study Skills
World Language - French, Latin, and Spanish
(Please note: Two years of Middle School language equals one year of high school language. Middle school language courses are graded and do apply to the Middle School student's GPA, but do NOT fulfill the three-year high school language requirement. Latin is not available to seventh graders.)
Co-Curriculars Activities:
Chess Club
Debate
Math Team
Quiz Bowl/Knowledge Bowl
Student Council
Table Tennis Club
VISTA Theatre Productions
Co-Curricular Athletics:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Track and Field
Tennis
Wrestling
