Middle Grades (6-8)

Middle Grades Enrichment

Students in grades 6-8 have the opportunity to take ownership of the enrichment opportunities they select for the school year. From in-school mini-sessions, field trips, and workshops to off-campus enrichment opportunities, there are many ways for students to get involved and enrich their learning at school. 

Semester One Enrichment

Leadership Field Trip

Students will participate in a leadership workshop and then spend two hours working at Master Provisions. 

Science and Art Field Trip

Students will travel to Lexington Living Arts and Science Center to learn about the brain. 

Drama Master Class

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will be at Beechwood to teach students about improvisation. 

Creative Writing WOrkshop

A professor from Thomas Moore will be at Beechwood to lead students through creative writing exercises. 

Balloon Plane Workshop

Students will work in teams to build planes that must carry different weights.

Odyssey of the Mind 

Students will work in small groups to solve problems on the spot. 

Additional opportunities include Byrdseed activities and Noetic Math challenges.