​Class Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Our schedule provides consistent academic structure while allowing time for reflection, enrichment, and independent growth.

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Faith and Character

• Biblical values integrated naturally into daily learning

• Emphasis on integrity, self-control, perseverance, and respect

• Guidance that reflects Christian care while promoting maturity and accountability
   

Family Partnership 

​Middle school success at Educational Harbor depends on a strong partnership between school and home. Families are expected to reinforce academic expectations, organization, and responsibility, and to support students as they grow in independence.

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Deliberate Bridge Between Elementary & High School

Students are guided as they learn to 

• Manage increased academic responsibility

• Advocate for themselves

• Develop resilience through challenge 

• Accelerate areas of strength and refine skills where needed 

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Middle school is a key stage where students refine their academic habits essential for future high school success. Our program reinforces strong skills in: 

• Organization and planning

• Study skills and time management

• Goal setting and reflection

• Academic habits and executive skill development 

 

Mastery-Based & Adaptive Learning

Educational Harbor operates on a mastery-based academic model. Progression is determined by demonstrated understanding. Students in our accelerated program are expected to meet readiness standards and advance accordingly.

This allows for:

• Intentional pacing that prioritizes depth and understanding 

• High school classes available as early as 7th grade for gifted students 

• 8th graders are assigned at least 2 high school classes, and so must meet expectations aligned to high school level coursework 

• Fewer academic gaps carried into high school due to advancement based on mastery rather than time spent
   

Teachers adjust instruction based not only on the Florida State Standards, but on observation, student academic performance, and demonstrated mastery rather than one-size-fits-all benchmarks.  Instruction is responsive, but expectations remain consistent and high across all students.

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Small Classes & Individual Attention

Middle school intentional small class sizes, specifically 6–12 students, allowing teachers to:

• Support students to identify their own academic weaknesses and pursue independent remediation 

• Work with students multiple times throughout the day 

• Opportunities for inquiry, collaboration, and meaningful discussion

• Supportive guidance that builds confidence without creating dependence

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Students are known—not just academically, but personally.

 

Curriculum & Instruction

Our middle school curriculum balances foundational skill-building with higher-order thinking, preparing students for high school rigor 

Students engage in:

• Math, science, history, and language arts with increasing depth

• Hands-on labs, discussions, and projects

• Authentic literature, full-length novels, including the fairy and folktale catalogue (Called the ATU) 

• Rigorous and varied writing assignments

• Research, presentations, and collaborative work

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Instruction is taught from a Christian worldview, integrating:

• Bible stories and scripture

• Character development

• Ethical reasoning and personal responsibility

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Enrichment & Exploration

Students may participate in a variety of additional non-graded afternoon enrichment opportunities, including:

• Art

• Physical Education

• STEM and Robotics

• Creative and hands-on electives
   

These programs allow students to explore interests, and apply academic skills in real-world contexts.

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Preparation for High School Success

By the time students leave middle school, they are prepared to:

• Transition smoothly into high school coursework

• Handle increased independence and workload

• Engage in mastery-based and credit-tracked learning

• Pursue acceleration, dual enrollment, or flexible academic pathways

• Give opportunities for engaged learners to take high school classes early
   

Middle school at Ed Harbor is not about racing ahead—it’s about building the foundation that makes acceleration sustainable.

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