Middle School

At Making Waves Academy, Middle School is where students build the academic skills, confidence, and habits they need to succeed in high school and beyond.

During these critical years, students develop the foundational skills, mindsets, and confidence that will carry them through Upper School, college, and their future careers.

We combine rigorous academics with structured support—ensuring every student is both challenged and supported.

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Academics

Our Middle School academic program focuses on developing core skills while preparing students for the rigor of high school and college-preparatory coursework.

Core Subjects

Students engage in English, math, science, and history courses designed to build strong foundational knowledge.

Skill Development

A focus on reading, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving across all subjects.

Structured Learning Environment

Clear routines, expectations, and supports that help students stay organized and succeed academically.

Preparation for Upper School

Students build the skills and habits needed to thrive in a rigorous high school environment.

Academic Subjects

English

Focus on critical reading, analytical writing, and effective communication through four years of English instruction

Courses designed to build strong problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills through three years of math instruction.

Hands-on, inquiry-based learning across core scientific disciplines through at least two years of laboratory science instruction.

Developing historical thinking, civic awareness, and global perspective through three years of instruction

Courses that allow students to explore interests, including arts, technology, and other enrichment areas

Student Life

Middle School is a time of discovery, growth, and connection.

At MWA, students are part of a community where they feel known, supported, and challenged.

The Middle School Student Experience Entails:

  • A structured and supportive school day
  • Opportunities to build friendships and community
  • Exposure to new subjects, interests, and activities
  • Development of independence and responsibility
  • A culture that celebrates identity and belonging
English Language Development (ELD)

Making Waves Academy’s (MWA) English Language Development (ELD) Coordinator oversees and supports teachers with common strategies that support English Language Learners (ELL) continuing to progress in their English language listening, oral, and writing skills. The ELD Coordinator monitors school-wide academic achievement and progress for all MWA students. Our goal is to help all middle school students successfully attain Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) status by the start of their ninth-grade year. For remaining ELL students, the coordinator works with them to attain RFEP status as soon as possible.

Marlin Academy provides additional homework help and fun enrichment activities that focus on project based learning. The program operates from 3:00-5:30pm daily and from 8:30am-5:30pm on selected intercession days and through the summer. Marlin Academy is funded by the Extended Learning Opportunity Grant (ELOP).