Middle School

We believe that language is the seed and sustenance of all learning. Complete human happiness hinges upon language development, as it is essential to unlocking all other subjects. Our Middle School curriculum emphasizes conceptual knowledge, skill building, and life skills, underscoring the importance of communication and social engagement across subjects. Each year, our instruction is guided by a thematic approach using “hub books” or community books—classic, grade-level texts aligned with the annual theme. This integration of literature ensures a cohesive and engaging learning experience that supports both academic and personal growth.

The Humanities give purpose and meaning to the sciences. Social studies expand upon language courses, infusing art, culture, history and more in an interdisciplinary way. We focus on three components: Conceptual Knowledge, Skill Building, and Application to broaden students’ overall understanding of the Humanities. These components aim to develop students’ comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills. Each year, instruction is guided by “hub books” or community books—classic, grade-level texts aligned with the annual theme. These texts work in tandem with the social studies curriculum to enhance students’ understanding of historical and social contexts, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive educational experience.

Learning doesn’t stop outside the classroom at Elizabeth Academy. We believe in providing students with enriching experiences and extensions that deepen the student’s understanding of the humanities content and curriculum. We provide electives including journalism, foreign language (Spanish), creative writing, theater, and more. Students have the opportunity to apply the skills and concepts they learn in the humanities classrooms and see them in real life in their monthly publications of the school newspaper, going on culturally enriching field trips that tie in to the humanities curriculum like local dance and theater performances and museums. Through our experiential extensions, learning comes to life! 

At Elizabeth Academy, our math instruction emphasizes individualized curriculum and skill building, with a focus on practical life skills and real-world application. The Middle School math curriculum thrives off of a balance of practical life skills, as well as continued academic growth. This approach ensures that students engage in tasks tailored to their needs, supporting their growth and understanding of math in everyday contexts. Students are grouped so that every individual is challenged and also prepared to advance beyond high school with the math skills and requirements needed for their individual post secondary college and/or career experiences. 

Our Montessori-inspired science curriculum has proven itself to be outstanding, as our students consistently display high test scores in science, across ability levels, year after year. Creativity and critical thinking skills are expanded as the science program emphasizes community learning as well as individualized instruction. Students engage in hands-on, developmentally appropriate tasks and small group activities. This approach ensures that students experience practical, real-world applications of scientific concepts. Students acquire a deep understanding of scientific principles, develop a love of the process, and engage in activities that foster curiosity and discovery. 

Science, technology, engineering, math, oh my! The connections and applications of hands-on learning in these areas are limitless in a secondary Montessori setting. At Elizabeth Academy, we offer courses like The Science of Farm To Table where students learn and grow their own garden, as well as the science behind cooking. We also offer a Microeonomy class- teaching students financial literacy and budgeting skills while engaging in creative outlets to create unique artistic products through our school store, The Elizabees. Students have many opportunities to learn in nature, explore the richness of Utah’s landscape, and participate in field experiences that provide direct interaction with the content students are learning. 

These courses expose students to College, Career and Technical Education opportunities early on in their secondary education. These STEM experiential extensions allow students to apply skills and concepts they learn in the classroom to real-world situations, and begin expanding their minds to different career opportunities that they could further develop and explore in their High School career. 

• Microeconomy
  • Microeconomy class immerses students in real-world economic principles. Students run a student-led business- from product ideation and creation to sales and financial management.
• Farm to Table
  • Learners explore the entire food production process, from growing and harvesting produce to preparing and cooking meals, integrating practical skills with an understanding of sustainable agriculture and nutrition.