Middle School

6th - 8th Grade

students emerge as independent thinkers, skilled problem solvers and passionate leaders.

Housed in a state of the art building on a campus designed specifically with the middle school learner in mind, students experience accelerated coursework in the various disciplines challenging them to reach their full potential. Students enjoy the opportunity to pursue their passions through a rich offering of elective courses, world languages, technology, the arts, and Jewish Studies alongside their core academic classes. With in-depth discussions and hands-on experiences through interactive, project based learning and core curriculum, students are given the opportunity to embrace and master both independence and collaboration while developing their critical thinking, communication and leadership skills.

When Davis students graduate from their middle school experience, they take with them a strong academic foundation, confidence in their skills and themselves, the values to make ethical decisions and an eagerness to think independently and creatively in every facet of their lives.

Empowered by Academic Excellence

Core Curriculum

MATH

HEBREW

Electives

MUSIC

ART

DIGITAL STUDIO

Guided by Five Core Values

At The Davis Academy we Live Our Values Every Day, we L.O.V.E. We are guided by the values of community, respect, spirit, wisdom, and righteousness. These five core values are intertwined in everything we do, they define who we are and who we aspire to be.

One Individualized Learning Experience

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Life in Middle School

Learning Spaces

Our state of the art middle school campus inspires a culture of learning, sharing and innovating with physical spaces intentionally designed to accommodate both traditional and non-traditional learning opportunities for our students. In addition to spacious and modern classrooms, students have access to innovation labs, a fusion rock studio, a theatre, a nature sanctuary, athletic fields, a modern media center suite and much more.

Schedule

The Middle School operates on a Modified Block Schedule which includes seven core classes or Blocks, with equally allocated instructional time for each subject area. Students spend a total of 240 minutes in each class, divided over two 50-minute Blocks and two 70-minute blocks each week. The seven core classes are Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Hebrew, Jewish Studies and Electives. Students enjoy the opportunity to pursue their passions through a rich offering of electives, which include Visual Arts, Fusion Rock, Spanish, Technology, Digital Studio and Theater. We believe that opportunities to develop leadership, athleticism, social-emotional skills, and spirituality are critical in developing the whole child. As such, Davis Academy Middle School students participate in Physical Education three times a week, monthly classroom Guidance lessons, as well as Tefilah and Kabbalat Shabbat (Jewish Prayer) throughout the week. Our Middle School Leadership Training Institute (MSLTI) affords opportunities for leadership and service through Student Government, Jewish Life Leaders, Student Ambassadors, Library Ambassadors and Network Sherpas. Students enjoy a 30-minute lunch as an entire grade level in our state-of-the-art dining hall where their curiosities for flavors and social interactions intersect. The Middle School day ends with Study Hall, where students can complete homework assignments, participate in Clubs, or meet with faculty members for extra support or enrichment. Additionally, learning extends beyond the classroom and out into the community with numerous day and overnight field trips, including international travel, in the Middle School years.

50 Minute Block Days

7:25-7:55 am Arrival

7:55 am Block 1 Language Arts
8:45 am Block 2 Social Studies
9:35 am Block 3 Math
10:25 am Tefilah (Jewish Prayer)
11:05 am Block 4 Jewish Studies
11:55 am Lunch
12:35 pm Block 5 Electives (Tech, Theatre, Spanish, Music, Art)
1:25 pm Block 6 Hebrew
2:15 pm Block 7 Science
3:05 pm Study Hall

3:30-4:00 pm Dismissal

70 Minute Block Days

7:25-7:55 am Arrival

7:55 am Block 1 Language Arts
9:05 am Block 2 Social Studies
10:15 am Block 3 Math
11:25 am PE
12:15 pm Lunch
12:45 pm Block 4 Jewish Studies
1:55 pm Block 5 Electives (Tech, Theatre, Spanish, Music, Art)
3:05 pm Study Hall/Clubs on Thursdays

3:30-4:00 pm Dismissal

After School Program

Extended Day Program (EDP)

An Extended Day Program (EDP) is offered by contract as a convenience for parents whose work schedule extends beyond school hours. The program offers morning care and afternoon care with outdoor play and activities, and a period for homework. Morning care is offered at both the Lower School and the Middle School campus from 7:00 am – 7:30 am. This program is only be offered if a sufficient number of students enroll. Afternoon EDP, which is located at the Lower School campus only, closes at 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 5:30 p.m. each Friday.

After School Program (ASP)

The Davis Academy offers after school programs at school comprised of intellectual, artistic, and athletic activities for Lower School students. Talented instructors from the community offer a diverse selection of courses. The program is offered during Fall and Spring semesters, with each course meeting once a week from 3:20 – 4:30 p.m. Please see the Fall 2021 After School Program brochure as a sample of the activities that are offered this Fall.

Lunch

The Davis Academy provides a full-service, all-inclusive dining program for lower and middle school students that features fresh, nutritious, well-balanced meal options made from scratch and cooked on-site in a fully equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen. The program is provided by SAGE Dining Services, Inc., a leading provider of dining services in the education industry. The company is well known for successfully servicing both private schools and colleges across the country including many of the top independent schools in the Atlanta area. Daily menus include at least two hot entrees, including a vegetarian option, vegetables, fruit, a salad station and homemade soups. The cost of the service is incorporated into annual tuition so that all students enjoy the daily lunch program.

Click Here to see a sample of daily, weekly and monthly lunch menus for The Davis Academy.

Dress Code

Uniforms contribute to the spirit of Kehilla (“community”) at school and also help students show Kavod (“respect”). The Davis Academy encourages a lifestyle emphasizing ethical values, self- discipline, and continued individual growth from within. In support of this, a uniform policy is in place at The Davis Academy. The uniform rules reduce competition between students based on the style and expense of their clothes. The uniform also encourages individual expression based on character, personality, and special talents, rather than on the basis of clothing. On designated Spirit Days, students are invited to come to school dressed in their favorite Davis Academy spirit wear shirt with their navy uniform bottoms or jeans.

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Middle School

6th - 8th Grade

students emerge as independent thinkers, skilled problem solvers and passionate leaders.

Core Curriculum

Electives

Guided by Five Core Values

One Individualized Learning Experience

Learning Spaces

Schedule

50 Minute Block Days

70 Minute Block Days

After School Program

Lunch

Dress Code

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