At our private Middle School in Houston, Texas, our curriculum is filled with hands-on, collaborative experiences. We integrate math and science with the arts, delivering an academically rigorous approach that drives excellence. We also strive to learn from our global community and inspire our students to grow into the leaders of tomorrow.
One of the best private Middle Schools in Houston, The Village offers an outstanding transitional curriculum that delivers practical and collaborative experiences which foster a curious mind and inspire creativity.
Focused on project-based learning and the use of technology, our Middle School curriculum balances practice and discipline with the development of key 21st century skills. We’re student-centered and provide one-to-one access to Chromebooks and iPads.
Our international Middle School students prepare for High School by developing advanced mathematics, reading, and writing skills. They hone their abilities for research and learn to communicate effectively, collaborate genuinely, and think creatively and critically.
At Village, we care about who our students are. We also help them to discover and become who they want to be.
Electives allow our international Middle School students to broaden their horizons in areas such as public speaking, music and languages, robotics, and community service. Our award-winning teams – including Speech and Debate, Math and Science, and Scholastic Writing – are recognized at state and national levels.
Our robotics and coding programs allow our students to explore and create, while our Capturing Kids Hearts program emphasizes a whole-child approach to education through character development, leadership, and shared responsibility.
Our 5th grade students begin their international Middle School journey with some of our most passionate and experienced teachers. Students join our house system with special colors, values, activities, and friends that will stay with them throughout their time at Village.
Our core academic offerings include language arts; matter and space; general mathematics and pre-algebra; history; and Spanish or French. 5th graders also spend a few weeks in each of several elective programs, which introduce them to the fine arts, performing arts, and technology electives available to them in 6th grade.
Some highlights of our year are the Greek Day festival and our end-of-year class trip, which features hands-on learning experiences.
6th grade is a year of new challenges and growth. Students continue study literature, grammar, reading, and writing in language arts, while also covering several levels in mathematics, from general math to algebra 1. Students immerse themselves in medieval and modern European history, and take part in a special Renaissance Festival. In science, they apply their minds to the study of atoms, elements, bacteria, viruses, and animal diversity.
Students may choose to take either Spanish or French. Electives include band, choir, orchestra, speech, debate, robotics, drama, art, and Model UN. During our physical education classes, students develop athletic skills, build character, and learn how to operate and navigate team sports. This is our Focus on Athletics Track. The end-of-year trip is a fun-filled adventure where students bond through group challenges, outdoor sports, and games.
In the 7th grade at Village, Houston, our Middle School students continue to be engaged and challenged through exciting projects, national competitions, and deep critical thinking.
Students study Shakespeare and create and present books of poetry in language arts. History students study early American history. A class trip to the Badlands of South Dakota aligns directly to the geology and Westward Expansion modules of our science and history classes. Along with the Badlands, students see Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore, and more.
Science classes focus on density and measurement, geologic changes, and exploring the universe. Mathematics courses range from pre-algebra to geometry.
Students also take either Spanish or French. Electives include band, choir, orchestra, speech, debate, robotics, drama, art, Model UN, and many others. Students also compete in formal sports teams, such as football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross-country, track, and lacrosse.
8th grade is an important year of preparation for High School. Our international Middle School students grow in independence and take increased personal responsibility for their work, as teachers put a greater emphasis on research, writing, and higher-level thinking skills.
Language arts classes delve deeper into writing styles, word meaning, literature, and cross-curricular connections. History classes focus on modern American history and finish the year with a trip to Washington DC. Math options include geometry, pre-algebra, algebra 1, and algebra 2, while science integrates physics and chemistry into a fascinating study of the forces that affect our world. Students also take either Spanish or French.
At our private middle school in Houston, students can also compete in national and international competitions in Model UN, speech and debate, and math and science, among others. There are also a wide variety of electives available, such as band, choir, orchestra, speech, debate, robotics, drama, and art. Students compete in formal sports teams, too, including football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross-country, track, and lacrosse.
At Village, we know that every student is unique. Our teachers will nurture your child’s individual strengths, enabling them to achieve impressive qualifications and forge their own pathway to the world's best colleges.
OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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