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7th and 8th Grade Program Avalon School’s 7th and 8th grade program has been modeled after the successful program developed for the high school: personalized learning, academic excellence, respectful and safe community, authentic (active) learning, the belief in social justice, and life long learning. 
We believe middle school students can achieve at a high level, meeting rigorous standards in a way that supports independent learning. Therefore, our program builds numerous activities around projects and the study skills necessary to make project-based learning fun and meaningful. Students develop critical-thinking skills and positive relationships through authentic activities such as class service learning projects.
The curriculum blends disciplines around common themes that reflect the everyday experiences of middle school students while also meeting the state’s academic standards. Their unique interests and questions will serve as the curriculum’s foundation as we encourage students to take risks and explore multiple opportunities. Students will learn about their local community, their state, their country, and the world in which they live. What makes Avalon unique is our commitment to making students the center of learning. They will take an active role in creating and sustaining our community through our school’s congress and peer mediation programs. They will choose how to approach their learning, while also being supported by staff committed to developing students’ abilities to become independent, life-long learners. 
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