Course work for students in grades 5-8 includes integrated studies in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Topics covered emerge from the classroom themes for the school year and are integrated throughout the curriculum areas. In addition, schedules include Spanish, Music, Art, Technology, Special Interest Workshops, Health, Life Skills/Community Service, and Physical Education. Whenever possible, content in these areas is coordinated with the classroom themes or with the overall school theme.

By this time, students have completed the transition from “learn to read” to “read to learn.” Material is presented using a multi-modal approach designed to immerse students fully in their own learning. Students use technology more extensively for word processing, research and other content support.

Students in the upper elementary grades are also expected to act as role models in the school. They are given additional opportunities to develop leadership skills, and might contribute to the development of school rules, plan and implement events, or be paired with younger students to act as helpers for special activities.