The Savannah Country Day School
Service Through Knowledge and Character
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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.
Middle School News
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Middle School Math Team Advances to State Mathcounts
On Thursday, February 27, the Middle School Math Team competed in the regional round of the national Mathcounts competition. The team of Sofia Pablo, Jessica Elkin, Tillman Clark, and Timo Moeller placed first in the region and qualifies to compete in the state tournament on Monday, March 9, at Emory University. Sofia was the second place individual overall, and Tillman was the seventh place individual. Nico Dascombe, Francie Norman, Jacqueline Bunger, and Jaiyi Zheng also competed well in the competition. Way to go, Hornets!Read More -
Paawan Patel '24 Heads to State GeoBee
Paawan Patel '24 qualified for the state National Geographic GeoBee competition with a top-100 score in the state of Georgia! Students will be competing for a top prize of $1,000 cash and a trip to Washington, D.C., for the National Championship. Congratulations, Paawan!!!Read More -
Panel of Student Experts
Our 6th grade “Panel of Student Experts” took center stage at last week's Rising 6th Grade Middle School Curricular Preview! The event welcomed 5th grade students and parents into Pape Hall as a way to help ease the transition from Lower to Middle School.Read More -
Decades Night!
Decades Night is such a fun way for eighth graders to show off their knowledge of 20th century American history! Students spend months researching their selected decade — from the roaring 20s to the awesome 80s — and transform their classrooms into interactive museums while sharing historical tidbits, fun facts, and playing the part of important historical figures.Read More -
Hornets Hone Teamwork and Leadership 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
