Middle school. Keeping
learning cool.

 

It’s the vulnerable age, the crucial time between childhood and maturity. Where enthusiasm can flag as the student seeks independence and tries to define who he is as a person.
 
That’s when the vision of Tuscaloosa Academy becomes so important in your child’s development. For, to us, middle school does so much more than simply usher the student from elementary school into high school.
 
Instead, we build on the important lessons of elementary school, and find ways for each student to find his place. With multiple approaches and individual mentoring, we avoid the lockstep approach that stultifies and frustrates even the brightest student. And we strive to make every lesson innovating and involving—delighting the intellect everyday.
 
And by sustaining a joy of learning, we help set the stage for even greater things ahead.
 

Middle School AT
A Glance

• Grades five through eight
• Supportive safe environment
• Mentoring advisory program
• College counselor
• Technology Access: new middle school computer center; LCD projectors in each classroom; laptop computers for grades seven and above; wireless network.
• Enrichment classes in music, art, computer, etiquette, journalism, personal development, and physical education
• Foreign language instruction in Spanish, French, and Latin
• Fifth grade eligible for track, peewee football and peewee cheerleading
• Introduction to Junior Varsity sports
• Extracurricular opportunities in athletics, drama, music and more.
• Science Fairs
• Field trips to Washington D.C., Camp McDowell, Project American Life and more