Middle Level Honors Program

Notre Dame Preparatory School’s Middle Level delivers an impactful education for its students in grades 6–8. From classes that challenge students to think critically and develop them academically, to opportunities that nurture their faith and spirituality, to age-appropriate activities and fostering sisterhood, the NDP Middle Level is unmatched.

With the student always in mind, NDP's Middle Level also offers honors-level placement classes in English, math, and language for students who demonstrate an advanced understanding of these subjects.

Middle Level Honors Courses

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English

Grade 6 Honors English
Integrating literary genres, grammar, vocabulary, and the writing process, this course builds on the components of language study begun in elementary school.

Grade 7 Honors English
Moving at a faster pace with more complex reading, writing and vocabulary components, Grade 7 Honors English builds upon the skills learned in 6th grade. Students delve deeper into the study of literature and apply literary techniques into their writing.

Grade 8 Honors English
Moving at a faster pace with more complex reading, writing and vocabulary components, Grade 8 Honors English builds upon the skills in 7th grade. There is a focus on the study of nonfiction, novels, and drama with an emphasis on cross-curricular research and literary analysis essays.
Mathematics

Grade 6 Honors Math: Prepares students for Algebra 1

Grade 7 Honors Math: Algebra 1

Grade 8 Honors Math: Geometry
Global Languages

Grade 6
All Grade 6 students take Latin, in which they learn the mechanics of language and the foundation of the Romance languages.

Grades 7 and 8
Students who demonstrate an aptitude for learning a second language can take either Chinese I, French I, or Spanish I. These courses span two years and enable students to take Level II language courses upon entering the Upper Level.