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Preparing intelligent, creative, insightful students who are independent thinkers for academic success.

TCPS middle school curriculum is research based, and helps our students develop interpersonal communication, problem solving, time management, critical thinking and research skills to use in the classroom and throughout their lives.

Learn more about our middle school curriculum and why families choose TCPS below.

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TCPS Middle School at a Glance

 

CLASS SIZES:

Small classes of 16 students max.

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

EXTENDED CARE:

Extended care daily until 5:00 p.m.

TUITION:

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Middle School Curriculum

At TCPS individualization and appropriate attention from our dedicated teaching staff is key to student success and maximizing academic outcomes. Our small class sizes provide each student with the attention necessary for sustained growth and development. Students learn to feel safe to take academic risks in an atmosphere that nurtures their self-esteem and teaches responsibility for their own actions. With appropriate challenge, students experience “friction”, teaching them how resilience fuels learning.

 

Core Classes

Language Arts

Language Arts

Social Studies

Social Studies

Math

Math

Music

Music

Arts

Arts

Science

Science

 

Electives

Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 have the choice of several elective classes, taught by middle school teachers, that will teach research and presentation skills in a fun and engaging way. Examples of middle school electives include newspaper, cooking, music, math, and sports-themed classes.

 
Advanced SpanishStudents who opt to take Advanced Spanish are often able to test out of Spanish 1 and 2 in high school.

Spanish

Our middle school Spanish program engages students in language and culture and satisfies the first year of High School Spanish. Often students place into intermediate Spanish class in 9th grade.

Advanced ResearchStudents will begin high school with thorough knowledge of a variety of research methods and presentation skills.

Research Skills

Students learn research skills throughout their middle school core and enrichment classes. They begin high school knowing a variety of research methods and presentation skills.

 

 Learning Beyond the Classroom

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    Middle School Camp

    An annual trip taken each spring for the entire Middle School. There is no additional cost to attend the camp. Past trips have included: Catalina Island, Idyllwild, and Joshua Tree.

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    "Partner and Collaborate Together" (PACT)

    PACT is a class held once a week for all Middle School students. It is a forum to discuss issues affecting them, a block of time to collaborate on long term projects as a group, and a time to build a strong Middle School community. Social issues, peer pressure, and high school options are some of the topics discussed.

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    Community Outreach Programs

    Students develop a spirit of philanthropy through participation in community outreach projects designed to benefit our local and global communities.

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    Cross-Age Activities

    We also incorporate cross-age activities that provide Middle School students with hands-on opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Where do our graduates go next? High School!

Our students are prepared for success in high school and beyond. Every year, our graduates move on to the most competitive private high schools in San Diego. Those students that choose a public high school, often enter into the honors, AP, and IB track.

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Hear from Our Students

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Testimonial Three

“The biggest thing about TCPS that I valued was the student-teacher relationship…”

“There were two huge things that I valued from TCPS which made me enjoy my experience; they were the small class sizes and small community. The biggest thing about TCPS that I valued was the student-teacher relationship and being able to have a personal connection with the teachers. This allows the teacher to get to know us better as students and help our growth. The small community allowed us to get to know everyone and be able to interact with all the different grades.” – Arjun, class of 2017

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Testimonial One

“TCPS has prepared me for high school and beyond…”

“The Child’s Primary School has prepared me for high school and beyond by teaching me not just information from a book, but giving me tools. Tools to learn better, tools to grow myself as a person, tools to succeed in different life situations. With the knowledge and support TCPS has given me, I have no doubt that I can be successful at Bishops and in my future academic and life adventures. I can’t wait!” – Flavia, class of 2018

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Testimonial Two

“I definitely don’t think I would be where I am today without TCPS…”

“Coming into 8th grade I was very nervous about having to study for the ISEE and having to start high school applications. Although, as it got closer and closer to that time, I realized I didn’t need to worry. TCPS had prepared me for high school and everything that came with it. I definitely don’t think I would be where I am today without TCPS. I can’t wait to go to Francis Parker next year. Go Lancers!” – Amber, class of 2018

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Testimonial Four

“The biggest thing about TCPS that I valued was the student-teacher relationship…”

“There were two huge things that I valued from TCPS which made me enjoy my experience; they were the small class sizes and small community. The biggest thing about TCPS that I valued was the student-teacher relationship and being able to have a personal connection with the teachers. This allows the teacher to get to know us better as students and help our growth. The small community allowed us to get to know everyone and be able to interact with all the different grades.” – Arjun, class of 2017

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