The Savannah Country Day School
Service Through Knowledge and Character
Academics
Middle School
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Middle School is dedicated to fostering in students a positive sense of self-esteem and an enthusiasm for lifelong learning. The Middle School offers a rigorous and challenging course of study that emphasizes development in traditional academic areas while also meeting the unique developmental needs of adolescents. Predicated on our Honor Code and committed to educating the whole child, the Middle School attempts not only to nurture individual students but also to challenge them to explore and develop their potential.
Our program is designed to develop specific knowledge and skills in students, yet it has a larger mission to inculcate healthy habits of mind, heart, and action. Middle School teachers must simultaneously challenge and nurture, encourage independence yet provide structure, and reach curricular objectives while meeting each child’s needs. Essentially, the Middle School program must address the complex nature of adolescence in a supportive academic environment – one that makes the transition from Lower School to Upper School and from childhood to young adulthood as rewarding and productive as possible.
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Middle School Hornets Take Second at Regional Mathcounts Competition
The Middle School Math Team participated in the regional Mathcounts math contest last week. The team of Aden Adjei, Avi Heyman, Alysa Young, and Timo Moeller took the second place trophy. Alysa was the fourth place individual at the competition, and Avi placed sixth overall. Alysa and Avi qualified to advance to the state level competition at Georgia Tech on Monday, March 18. Francie Norman, Pier Schneider, Nico Dascombe, and Jacqueline Bunger also participated and represented SCDS well. Congratulations, Math Hornets!Read More -
Hornets Hone Leadership and Teamwork Skills at Outward Bound
During the week of February 3rd, the eighth grade class participated in a six-day Outward Bound Excursion in the Florida Everglades’ Ten Thousand Islands. During their excursion, they developed teamwork, leadership and social skills by navigating their way to sandy beaches, setting up camp, boarding up on canoes, cooking their own meals and learning ‘Leave No Trace’ techniques to minimize their impact on the land. They put their heads together to decipher charts and used compasses to navigate their way through the maze-like mangrove tunnels. They also had first-hand encounters with native sea creatures and Florida Wildlife. Outward Bound is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that tends to leave a lasting impression on our students. Thanks to all of the teachers who continue to provide such an amazing opportunity for the eighth grade class!Read More -
Decades Night!
The roaring 20’s, the awesome 80’s and every decade in between! Middle School’s "Decades Night" is a fun way for eighth graders to showcase their knowledge of 20th century American history. Students spent months researching their selected decade, interviewing individuals, creating costumes and discovering all they could about the past! Each classroom was then transformed into a particular decade — an interactive museum for all to admire! Decades Night is a way for Hornets to share historical tidbits, fun facts, and play the part of important historical figures — all while making their own imprint on living history!Read More -
Middle School Science Explodes With Volcano Dioramas
To further their studies on volcanoes from around the world, sixth graders were challenged with presenting their research findings in a visually creative and imaginative way! The volcanoes are currently displayed in Pape Hall and represent a variety of interpretations, from Mount St. Helens, to Mauna Loa!Read More -
Middle and Upper School Mathletes Unite!
Upper School Math Team members Vik Manocha and Geena Panzitta lent their time and talent to the Middle School Math Team on Thursday, January 31. They put the middle schoolers through their paces with fun and competitive problems. It was a fun and collaborative meeting for these mathletes!Read More
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List of 5 members.
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Elizabeth Bass
Middle School Dean of Students, 8th grade History Teacher(912) 961-8696 -
Caroll Lee
Administrative Assisant to the Head of Middle School, After School Program Director(912) 961-8695 -
David Nash
Middle School Counselor, English Teacher, HC MS Football(912) 925-8800 x8737 -
Jenna Cross
Middle School Counselor & Learning Support Teacher/ MS Cheerleading Coach(912) 925-8800 x1315
